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Today: Top 10 best luxury safari lodges in Botswana<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A safari in Botswana will see you journey to one of the world\u2019s most astounding wildlife destinations. The Southern African nation is a land of breathtaking contrasts, from the sandy plains of the Kalahari Desert in the south to the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta in the north. Celebrated as one of the most exclusive and wilderness-rich year-round African safari destinations, Botswana boasts endless areas of protected natural terrains, epic landscapes and diverse wildlife, seemingly tailormade for the most discerning traveler. Unrivaled for its wilderness and privacy, the country is also home to some of Africa\u2019s most luxurious safari camps. Here\u2019s my selection of the 10 best luxury safari lodges in Botswana.<\/p>\n

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10. BELMOND SAVUTE ELEPHANT LODGE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Through Botswana\u2019s Chobe National Park flows a mysterious channel\u2014a ghost river that appears intermittently, regardless of rainfall, and whose water can change direction. On its banks, here in the elephant capital of the world, lies Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge. The heart of the most biologically diverse game reserve in Botswana, the Savute is where the BBC and National Geographic have captured some of their best wildlife documentary footage and where guests can watch the live wildlife show every day and night. At Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge guests can go out on safari every morning and afternoon, but one of the most memorable experiences comes from simply sitting on the private deck of their tented room as a parade of elephants walks by, mere metres away. The 12 tented rooms are shaded by traditional thatched roofs and built on raised wooden platforms for better viewing over the Savute.<\/p>\n

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  • Hotel website<\/strong>: Belmond Savute Elephant<\/a> Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Review<\/strong>: coming soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    9. WILDERNESS KING\u2019S POOL CAMP<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

    King\u2019s Pool\u2019s lies next to Chobe National Park and is at the crux of the important wildlife corridor straddling Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. Such corridors are essential to promote viable, self-sustaining wildlife populations and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Refurbished in 2019, King\u2019s Pool nestles under ebony and jackalberry trees and overlooks the Linyanti River and an oxbow lagoon, the \u2018King\u2019s Pool\u2019 \u2013 honouring Swedish King Carl Gustav XVI, who reportedly honeymooned nearby in the seventies. Totally solar-powered, richly hued in copper and teal, the camp offers eight elegant thatch and canvas suites, each boasting a spacious bedroom and lounge leading to a veranda embracing views of the picturesque lagoon and surrounds. The sumptuous common areas are stylishly set on expansive raised decks close to the water\u2019s edge, perfect for watching all the wildlife dramas unfold.<\/p>\n

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    • Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0King\u2019s Pool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      8. SANCTUARY CHIEF’S CAMP<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

      Personalised service, a remarkable setting, and the expertise of passionate guides are the hallmarks of Sanctuary Chief\u2019s Camp. This intimate, exclusive haven offers a blend of adrenaline-fueled adventure, breathtaking wilderness, and unparalleled refinement, swathed in the elegance synonymous with our brand. Contemporary design and stylish interiors, rich in references to the camp\u2019s royal heritage, meet soul-stirring views, ensuring that the thrill of a wildlife sighting is never far away. Accommodations, meanwhile, comprise sophisticated private pavilions, decked out in soothing natural hues and materials. Each of the 10 suites features a private terrace with a plunge pool, while the exclusive Geoffrey Kent Suite boasts two bedrooms, comfortably accommodating up to six guests. Elsewhere, expect an award-winning dining experience featuring elevated cuisine and premium wines, plus a swimming pool, gym, and spa.<\/p>\n

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      • Hotel website<\/strong>: Sanctuary Chief\u2019s Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        7. XIGERA SAFARI LODGE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

        Named for the Pied Kingfisher that makes its home amid the watery channels of Botswana\u2019s Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera Safari Lodge is the result of nearly 70 years of passion, care, and attention to detail. This pioneering camp is the dream and vision of the Tollman family, the pinnacle of a life\u2019s work creating extraordinary hospitality. Here you\u2019ll find just 12 beautiful suites and an exceptional Baobab Treehouse in the wild landscape. Meticulously created and crafted, in every sense the d\u00e9cor of the suites pays homage to both the human and natural heritage of this remarkable corner of Africa. The ever-changing menus at Xigera have been created by some of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection\u2019s most talented chefs. Every experience at Xigera Safari Lodge can be tailored to guests’ wishes, for a truly unique and memorable safari experience \u2013 and an entirely new imagining of the African bush.<\/p>\n

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        • Hotel website<\/strong>: Xigera Safari Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          6. BELMOND EAGLE ISLAND LOGDE<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

          Located on a private island surrounded by the Okavango Delta’s epic landscapes, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is considered one of the ultimate luxury safari lodges in Botswana. Here, guests can silently glide past hippos in canoe-like mekoros, take in the vastness of the Delta and see elephants, giraffes and zebras from above in a helicopter, go on a horse riding or motorboat safari, visit local villagers, or simply relax in the beauty of the lodge. Belmond\u2019s flagship safari lodge reopened in November 2015 after a ten month rebuild thattook both the lodge\u2019s design and environmental credentials to a new level. Each of the 12 new spacious and light-filled deluxe tented rooms has its own plunge pool and deck, positioned in such a way that when guests retire to their rooms they are afforded total privacy and can see no signs of human life – only Botswana\u2019s unique animals and birds.<\/p>\n

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          • Hotel website<\/strong>: Belmond Eagle Island Lodge<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Review<\/strong>: coming soon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            5. WILDERNESS VUMBURA PLAINS<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

            Captivating Vumbura Plains lies in the far north of Botswana\u2019s Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest inland delta on earth. Perched on raised decks in the midst of the melapo \u2013 the annually inundated grasslands \u2013 the camp almost floats over water, radiant blue and pure enough to drink. Nestled under tree canopies and airily open to nature, Vumbura Plains is an artful, contemporary balance of wood, glass, and canvas, reflecting the colors of the spectacular floodplains, studded with ilala palms and small islands. Its 14 spacious suites – spread over two camp sites connected by an elevated walkway – include indoor and outdoor showers, an en-suite bathroom, private plunge pool, and outdoor \u2018sala\u2019 from where you can view the never-ending wildlife parade. Leopard cubs coming to drink at the camp’s water pools, for instance; hippos \u2018mowing\u2019 the grasses nearby; a baby elephant being taught how to use his trunk.<\/p>\n

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            • Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0Wilderness Vumbura Plains<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Review<\/strong>: read my review of Wilderness Vumbura Plains here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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