2025 11-Day Botwana Desert and Delta (Standard Option D)

Batonka Guest Lodge is situated in the quiet residential suburb of Victoria Falls, just 2.2 km from the Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance and 1km from the town centre. The Lodge is set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within easy walking distance of the main attractions.

Batonka Guest Lodge offers 27 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, complete with a balcony, overlooking the beautiful garden.

All rooms are set on ground level and comfortably furnished with a TV and coffee station.
Each of block of rooms is carefully positioned around the property to give maximum privacy. All may be converted from twin to double. Certain rooms have interleading doors, being ideal for families. The Flame Lily Block boasts its own pool, bar, lounge and breakfast area.

The main area has the dining facilities, lounge areas, reception and curio shop. The dining facility can be either indoors or on a large spacious and outdoor terrace area overlooking the garden and swimming pool. The restaurants offer a full English breakfast and a choice of wholesome home style cooking for lunch and dinner. There is a comfortable lounge area inside with a fireplace, and an outdoor lounge area is also available for guests.

Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River is Chobe Elephant Camp. This uniquely designed lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable refuge from the harsh African conditions.

The lodge has been entirely constructed from sandbags, the thick sand-filled walls create a natural insulating barrier between the inhabitants and the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp. It houses sixteen rooms, two family rooms and can sleep 36 guests at a time. 

Activities include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles and by boat on the Chobe River as well as a cultural visit. Chobe Elephant Camp’s seasonal boat jetty is about one hours drive from camp, close to Ihaha in the heart of the Chobe National Park. This jetty is usually operational from May until September, but when water levels are not adequate at the jetty, guests staying two nights or more will still be able to enjoy boat cruises departing from Kasane.

At an additional charge, guests can experience an unforgettable canoeing activity on the Chobe River, it is conducted by experienced guides and brings them closer to nature than a boating experience. This experience is subject to suitable water levels and needs to be pre-booked.

Chobe / Ngoma Gate
This property is located near the Ngoma Gate for entry to the Chobe Riverfront.  Very few lodges are located on this end of the park and few people utilize this entry point, creating a more remote and exclusive experience than at the properties around Kasane.  Although outside the park, this option is located in a bush setting where wildlife frequently passes through.

Previously known as Jackal & Hide, 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.

Skybeds is a unique outdoor adventure venue in a prime setting within the Khwai Private Reserve Concession, bordering the Khwai River, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. A waterhole 70m away from Skybeds attracts a large variety of wildlife.

The open air accommodation consists of four wooden platforms set five meters high above the ground. The top deck of each structure is the bedroom, surrounded by mosquito netting only, completely open otherwise. The level beneath the bedroom is the shower, loo and changing area, suitably enclosed by wooden walls for privacy.

On the ground level, refreshments and meals are served al fresco, lit up at night by the central campfire and star filled skies. During the rainy season, which generally runs from November to April, Skybeds guests will be accommodated at Hyena Pan Camp should weather conditions be unfavourable for the sleep out experience.

The Khwai region holds particularly good game and bird populations, and game drives and bush walks are offered within the private concession.

Meno A Kwena, meaning “teeth of the crocodile”, borders Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in close proximity to Nxai Pan National Park. The camp is situated on tribal land and has been built on a cliff edge overlooking the Boteti River.

This authentic safari camp is styled in the tradition of an East African tented camp. Meno A Kwena offers ten safari tents. The tents are simple yet stylishly furnished with comfortable bedding, a fan as well as gauze sliding doors and windows. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with a shower and a flush toilet. Each tent features a private sitting area with views over the Boteti River.

The main lodge has a dining area, bar and lounge with small library and features many interesting artefacts and photographs. Two covered seating areas at the edge of the escarpment provide guests with breathtaking views over the Boteti River. The river attracts many zebra and wildebeest herds during the dry season (June to Oct) offering excellent game viewing from the comfort of the camp. There is a small plunge pool, as well as a floating game viewing hide offering a close yet safe view across the river into the national park.

Activities at Meno A Kwena include guided nature walks with Bushmen (San), game drives into the Makgadikgadi National Park and game viewing from the floating hide on the Boteti river. For stays of 3 nights or longer, seasonal (July to October) overnight camping excursions to the salt pans are also available on request. Please note these activities must be pre-booked in advance and can’t be arranged on arrival in camp.

Meno A Kwena's informal atmosphere makes for a very relaxing stay after the hectic round of activities at many camps. Please note that due to the scheduled road transfer times, Meno A Kwena don't offer an activity on the afternoon of arrival. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of their unique location, relax and enjoy seasonal game viewing from the comfort of their own room or the hide.

PLEASE NOTE: Transfers leave Maun Airport at 14:00 and leave camp to arrive at Maun Airport at 10:00. Any guests arriving or departing outside these times, will need to pay an additional charge per transfer for the additional vehicle and guide.
Pan sleep outs requires minimum of 2 and maximum of 4 guests.

Road Transfer Time from Maun: 2 hours