Botswana - Special Offers

Jao is one of Africa’s most famous camps.  Built high up into the trees the design of Jao truly takes your breath away; the rooms are absolutely beautiful with vast beds, lounges and outside double ‘sala’ beds.  The communal areas offer views out over the flood plains from the high trees surrounding camp and the game is very good throughout the year.

Wilderness Safaris Kings Pool Camp is the flagship lodge in the company’s Linyanti Reserve. Set around a beautiful small lake that runs off the main channel, Kings Pool is one of the most attractive camps in the country. With private plunge pools, four poster beds and some the best dining in the country, Kings Pool sets the standard for Botswana’s Premier Camps; luxury is certainly at the forefront here, a factor  reflected in the high prices. The reserve is also well regarded as housing one of the highest predator concentrations anywhere meaning that the high prices guarantees great game viewing. In summary a fantastic super luxury camp - albeit an expensive one ! 

Widely recognised as the finest safari camp in Africa, Mombo Camp is Botswana’s flagship lodge. The larger Mombo and smaller Little Mombo are owned by the luxury lodge owner Wilderness Safaris, a company that is regarded as one of Africa’s leading lodge owners. Located in the heart of the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve Mombo and Little Mombo are stunning camps situated in one of the continents finest game viewing regions. Phenomenal concentrations of Africa’s big game surround both camps making Mombo one of the leading wildlife camps in the world. To put it simply, Mombo is as good as it gets !

Little Vumbura is gorgeous camp set on an island, well off the beaten track.  This classic Wilderness Safaris camp is a favourite of ours and we have a big soft spot for using it over its big sister, Vumbura Plains.  Little Vumbura only has 6 rooms whereas Vumbura Plains is made up of two, nine room camps.  The difference in service is noticeable as main camp is a premier camp. But when it comes to the decision as to which one, there is no doubt that Little Vumbura has more charm.

Vumbura Plains has a great setting overlooking a floodplain of bullrushes and papyrus and the lodge is charming.  We like this camp for its spaciousness.  You really feel like you have your own little house in the bush.  The rooms are great and the main areas offer 360 degree views.  The game here is incredibly varied and its position in the Delta permits a wide range of activities.  We find Vumbura Plains a little too big, in size and to an extent in price.  However the game is VERY good and the rooms, complete with virtually everything you could ever need, are fantastic.  So if you want luxury and have the budget then it is a good option…but if you can get into Little Vumbura that would be our choice!