9N Botswana Classic

Includes: Meals, local drinks, activities, park fees & laundry
Excludes: Premium drinks
Activities: Walking safaris; day & night game drives and mokoro (water level dependent)

Linyanti Expeditions Camp provides the perfect setting of a wilderness area and a true bush experience on a private concession in the Linyanti area of northern Botswana.

This small, intimate camp comprise of six ground level expedition style tents, with views of the bush around them. Each en suite bathroom has a toilet and bucket shower. The décor reminds of a bygone era of original African expeditions.

The main tented areas also include a dining tent where guests can witness the art of open fire food preparation, whilst sharing camp fire stories and the days’ events. The other tent serves as a lounge where guests can relax or read a book and enjoy the beautiful views over the Linyanti marsh.

At this seasonal camp, the focus is on walking safaris, led by African Bush Camps most knowledgeable and experience guides. Morning, afternoon and night game drives as well as mokoro trips through the Linyanti Wetland (water level permitted) is also offered. Due to walking activities, no children under 16 years is accepted at Linyanti Expeditions Camp.

Linyanti Expeditions Camp operates from April to November.

Transfer Time: 45 to 50 minutes transfer from Saile Airstrip 

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Linyanti Expeditions Credit: Dook Main area

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Linyanti Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Dining area

Linyanti Expeditions Credit: African Bush Camps Dining area at Linyanti

Luxury Canvas Tents

The luxury tents are firmly rooted on the ground, giving that extra level of connection to nature. Each room has en-suite bathrooms with chemical eco-friendly toilets and al fresco bucket showers. The wow factor in the rooms is the ‘star suite’. Each tent has a gazebo extension, where beds can be moved at night to give the experience of sleeping beneath a blanket of glimmering stars, immersing yourself in the wonders of the wilderness while still staying in the security of a mesh-enclosed area.

Property Facilities

Communal Dining, Eco Friendly

Room Facilities

Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets

Available Services

Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Scenic Flights

Includes: Meals, local drinks, activities, park fees, laundry and intermittent wifi
Excludes: Premium drinks
Activities: Game drives, mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions, boat trips (water level dependent)

Little Sable is in the heart of the 200,000ha Khwai Private Reserve, on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta. Khwai is comprised of multiple ecosystems in which a great variety of wildlife thrives, making it one of Botswana’s most desirable wilderness regions to explore. The camp has exceptional views of the remarkable surrounding landscape.

The camp offers eight traditional style tents on raised wooden platforms, each with a private viewing deck. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet and a fitted outside shower.

The central camp facilities are comprised of the dining, lounge and bar areas. An additional lounge area leads to a central firepit, both being ideal relaxation spaces. The pool area offers guests the perfect game-viewing platform and photogenic opportunities.

The reserve is carefully managed to maintain a truly pristine, natural environment with minimal impact from safari activities. Healthy populations of large game species such as elephant, buffalo and giraffe inhabit the reserve along with many antelope. Top predators might be glimpsed and bird life is prolific.

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Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Lounge in the Main area of Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Little Sable (left treeline) overlooking the floodplains of the Okavango Delta

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Little Sable Camp, Okavango

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Little Sable's pool and viewing deck with bedroom tent

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Aerial view of guest tents

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Little Sable Guest Tent

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Approaching Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Mokoro Activity at Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Lion Sighting on a Game Drive at Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Game Drive river crossing at Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Evening sundowners, Little Sable, Okavango

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Red lechwe antelope, Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Game viewing at Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection Game viewing at Little Sable

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection

Little Sable Camp, Khwai Private Reserve, Okavango Delta Credit: Natural Selection

Family Rooms Twin/Double Tents

Little Sable has 2 family rooms, all of which are tented and raised on wooden platforms to maximise the views across the grasslands. Each also has a ceiling fan and ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private veranda.

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Little Sable has 6 twin/double rooms, all of which are tented and raised on wooden platforms to maximise the views across the grasslands. Each also has a ceiling fan and ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private veranda.

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Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Outdoor Pool / Pool Deck, Pool, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, External Shower, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Mokoro Excursion, Night Drives, Safaris, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Cultural Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights

Game Drives Mokoro Trips (seasonal activity) Boating (seasonal activity) Fishing (seasonal activity) Bird Watching Khwai Private Reserve Ranger Experience (additional cost) Khwai Village Visit (additional cost) Scenic Helicopter flights (additional cost) Spa Treatments (additional cost)

This is one activity that screams safari. Hop on our comfortable game viewing vehicles for a morning and afternoon/evening game drive. Your safari guide has all the expertise and knowledge to find you some of the best kept secrets and most loved wildlife in the Okavango Delta.

This is one of the most iconic Okavango Delta experiences. Wind your way around the crystal clear waterways on mokoro. Your experienced guide, will pole you amongst the lily pads and weaving sandbanks, to show you the ebbs and flows of this incredible eco-system.

Jump on board our delta boats to cruise the Okavango waterways. Your experienced driver and guide will show you some of the best river sightings and sunsets. Keep a look out for birds, crocodiles, hippo and exciting game coming to quench their thirst, while you moor up along the river bank sipping a sundowner. This is what safari boat cruising is all about.

A fabulous activity for families with kids. We’re all about catch and release so ask your safari guide to hook you up with a couple of rods. Your experienced guide will pole you amongst the lily pads and weaving sandbanks, showing you the ebb and flow of this incredible eco-system.

Calling all bird lovers! Bring your binos, your bird book and your Natural Selection birding checklist to enjoy a birding safari in the Okavango Delta. Your safari guide will show you spectacular birds, and is at the ready to answer all your birding questions.

Head out with the Khwai Private Reserve Rangers at dawn to see the last nocturnal animals going to bed, before the diurnal’s wake-up for the day. Being the first vehicle out you’ll be the first to find fresh tracks, helping the rangers with the predator identification (all sightings are logged and recorded). You’ll spend your morning tracking, patrolling and visiting conservation projects. Enjoy a packed breakfast out in the bush with the rangers, they will get you back to camp just before lunchtime.

Go on a cultural visit to Khwai Village, located next to Khwai Private Reserve. You’ll learn about the Kgotla (meeting place in the village) its history and traditions. Visit Khwai Pre-Primary School to enjoy interactions with the teachers & children. Meet the ladies doing traditional basket weaving, as well as visit the Kachokachoka, a traditional healer who’ll teach you about traditional medicine & local beliefs. Tour can only be booked once guests are in camp (no pre-bookings). There are strict dress guidelines when entering the Kgotla to show respect. Book a consultation with the traditional healer (additional cost).

Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta. This is an incredible opportunity to appreciate the vastness of the Delta when seeing it from above. From your seat, door off (or on), you’ll be able to spot game, take exceptional photos and follow the waterways and animal pathways that shape this ancient wilderness.

If you are needing a little me time, then this is the perfect activity. Book a back massage or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment while in between game drives and wildlife adventures. This is safari self-indulgence without any guilt allowed.

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees, laundry, Okavango Air Rescue & intermittent WiFi in the main area
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives and bushwalks 

Situated on the northern edge of the central Kalahari Game Reserve in a private reserve, Deception Valley Lodge provides a unique experience for those who wish to soak up the true atmosphere of the bush in one of Africa’s remote semi-desert areas where Bushmen once roamed. The Bushman experience is a highlight at this safari lodge.

Deception Valley Lodge accommodates up to sixteen people in six chalets and one family suite with two en-suite bedrooms, a large terrace and a private pool. Each unit offers an en-suite Victorian-style bathroom, an outside shower and a private spacious lounge. All units are fitted with ceiling fans and mosquito nets. The chalets are connected with the main lodge by wooden walkways.
 
The main complex boasts a dining room, lounge and bar area decorated in warm Kalahari colours and a large deck from which guests have an amazing view over the waterhole which frequently gets visited by a variety of animals. Guests can exercise in the lodge’s very own gym or relax by the swimming-pool. A curio shop completes the offer. 

Activities at the lodge are undertaken in the Kalahari Private Reserve and include game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles (with trackers), night drives in the reserve, bird watching and guided game walks with experienced guides.  The Kalahari Desert is a harsh environment where water supplies are limited and the wildlife has adapted accordingly. 

Airstrip Transfer Time: 10 minutes
 

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Wildlife Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Exterior view of the main area Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Encompasses lounge, dining area as well as bar

Main area Credit: Deception Valley Lodge For fantastic game viewing opportunities one can enjoy the waterhole from the comfort of the lounge area

Indoor dining area and bar Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Exquisite dining area with amazing ambiance

Dining area Credit: Deception Valley Lodge For indoor dining

Pool Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Stunning pool by the main area, overlooking the open savanna

Pool Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Main area pool

Gym Credit: Deception Valley Lodge the lodge is equipped with a gym

Curio shop Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Curio shop

Game viewers Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Open game viewers for drives in the reserve

game drive activity Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Trackers go with each game drive for the exciting tracking of game in the reserve

Arm chair safari Credit: Deception Valley Lodge Spend hours by the lounge to enjoy animals as they come by the waterhole for a drink

Family suite room Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Standard suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Family Suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Outdoor dining and boma area Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Evening outdoor dining and boma area Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Bathroom area Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Standard Suite Exterior Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Exterior pool area family suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Standard Suite(s) Family Suite(s)

Standard suites are built on a wooden platform, slightly elevated of the ground giving a private deck to enjoy nature. Each of the 6 very spacious suites feature a bedroom, separate lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with Victorian bath and outdoor shower. For an exclusive experience the stunning suites offer a breathtaking escape into the beauty of the Kalahari with views into the savanna and thorn bushes.

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Standard en-suite suite room Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Standard suite exterior Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Room Facilities

En Suite Bathroom, External Shower, Fan, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe

There a 2 types of Family Suites, a standard family suite and a deluxe family suite.

1 standard family suite:
2 twin/double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom
Lounge in each room, Outdoor shower, Safe, Standing fan,
Power points for charging, Extra bed on request

1 deluxe family suite:
2 twin / double bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom
Lounge in each room, Outdoor shower, Shared plunge pool,
Shared front deck, Safe, Standing fan, Fire place in each room, Power points for charging, Extra bed on request

Standard family suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Standard family suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Shared lounge Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Deluxe family suite exterior Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Deluxe family suite Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Deluxe family suite plunge pool Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah

Available Services

Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, High Tea, Night Drives

Activities Nearby

Game drives Bushman Walk

Enjoy morning, afternoon, and night safaris in custom-built game-viewing vehicles. Guests have the chance to encounter a variety of species, including the magnificent Kalahari lion, cheetah, leopard, giraffe, and kudu. The elusive brown hyena has also been spotted on occasion. Night safaris reveal a fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife, while Deception Valley remains a true paradise for bird lovers.

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A visit to the Deception Valley Lodge would be incomplete without experiencing the San cultural walk with the Naru-tribe. The desert comes alive when sharing the eyes of those who have lived in the region for tens of thousands of years.

San cultural experience Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

San cultural experience Credit: Bush Ways Botswana

San tribe Credit: Bush Ways Botswana