Botswana lodges are the crème de la crème of the world of luxury safari. As the country is made up of private concessions unless you go to the extremely busy Chobe National Park or Moremi Game Reserve, the prices naturally inflate. Botswana has followed a model of high quality, low quantity in their approach to tourism and it is exceptional at just this. Botswana is home to some of the most spoiling experiences on the continent. The private reserves mean that a lodge which would cost you $700 per person per night in say, southern Tanzania, would cost you $1,300 per person per night in the watery and beautiful Okavango Delta… To get fantastic wildlife viewing and a huge diversity in activities, all in the privacy of your own slice of wilderness, you have to pay a premium!
Best value quality safari lodges in Botswana
Prices have inflated a lot in Botswana in recent years, and they just seem to be going up and up. A lodge like Pom Pom, which admittedly is in an exceptional game viewing area, is now $1,150 per person per night. Aside from the exceptional guiding and wildlife, the actual accommodation is fairly rustic. A fantastic option for some people, though we wonder whether Botswana isn’t going a bit over the top in prices across the board...
A fantastic new property has opened in the Kwara concession; Splash Camp which is a part of the Kwando range. It is very nicely presented and offers a bit more luxury for your money in an exceptional wildlife area but still comes in at $1,416 per person per night.
In order to slash the price of being in these private wildernesses though, we would recommend travelling off season in either May or November, to get still exceptional wildlife, but for a lot less. For example, Pom Pom over these months decreases to $826 per person per night, and Splash reduces to $1,040.
The best barefoot luxury safari lodges in Botswana
Barefoot-luxury safari lodges are a pretty special experience. Little Vumbura in particular is an office favourite. Set on a little island surrounded by water and in one of the most enviable parts of the Delta, Little Vumbura is a seriously special experience. The style is understated, yet authentically luxurious and we absolutely love it. It is not cheap though! Even without all the added luxuries like private pools and a more glitzy design, Little Vumbura is priced at $2,830 per person per night.
Going a little more intrepid, but no less luxurious is Duba Explorers. This is a tented camp, and really does capture the spirit of exploration in the wilderness, certainly without compromising on luxury. Duba Explorers is for those who crave authentic experiences, but expect a certain standard of opulence on their adventure. It is not a cheap camping experience at $1,900 per person per night.
The most luxurious safari lodges in Botswana
The most luxurious safari camp in Africa, and probably one of the best hospitality experiences in the world comes in Mombo Camp located on Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Private pool galore, the world’s most impressive wildlife viewing opportunities, golden bathtubs, huge rooms and excellent food; it doesn’t get much better than this. As it is one of Africa’s flagship safari lodges… There is again, a price tag to match! In recent years, prices have soared and now in peak season, for one night the per person price is $3,800 USD… If you want the life of luxury, have a good Botswana budget, but can’t justify that per night amount, you could look at the still exceptionally spoiling Vumbura Plains, Duba Plains or Zarafa which are all priced at $3,000 per person per night.
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Kyaninga Lodge - Uganda
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Tucked away in the beautiful countryside surrounding Kibale Forest, Kyaninga is one of Uganda's best lodges. Just a scenic one hour drive to Kibale Forest for a chimp trek, but there is a lot more to it than that. Numerous beautiful walks nad hikes can be done straight from the lodge and it overlooks a stunning Crater Lake perfect for a swim, a kayak or a paddle board. Focused as much on the local community as they are on providing an exceptional stay in Uganda, Kyaninga is a gem.
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Cost: $385
L'Archipel - Praslin
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One of the better mid range hotels on Praslin - it is a close call between L'Archipel and La Reserve. L'Archipel has a reasonable beach though is close to the famous beach at Anse Lazio. Nice but simple rooms stretched over the extensive gardens and great food.
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Cost: $230
La Residence - Cape Town
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Situated on a thirty acre estate in the idyllic Franschhoek countryside, La Residence is without doubt the most luxurious hotel in the area. With beautiful and tranquil natural surroundings, this is the perfect hotel for couples and honeymooners looking to enjoy time away from Cape Town central in an extremely lavish setting.
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Cost: $660
Lagoon - Kwando
This was our favourite camp! The location was great, the guide and tracker were very nice and we had some great sightings (Matt and .. ). It was great to spend our last days in Botswana with these wonderful people. In Lagoon camp we had the family room and 1 double room. Having the additional double room was not really necessary because the family room could easily have fitted all 5 of us . The campmanager told us that this family room can be booked for 5 people. This is probably good to know for you because families can save some money this way. - R Blom
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Cost: $1,350
Laikipia Wilderness Camp - Laikipia
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Laikipia Wilderness Camp is a no-frills lodge with a relaxed vibe, and is just right for those who want an unrivalled safari experience without fuss. Many people prefer to stay a minimum of four nights at this central Laikipia lodge, with its family-owned feel settling you right in. It’s a perfect family holiday bolthole, but equally thrilling for a couple on an adventure.
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Cost: $1,435
Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp - Laikipia
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Laikipia Palm is a beautiful rustic, airy bolthole in a luscious wild paradise. With a relaxed atmosphere, gorgeous chunky wooden beams and spacious rooms, it expertly straddles an authentic, wild safari experience with the luxury of comfort.
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Laikipia Wilderness River Camp - Laikipia
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Laikipia River Camp is a relaxed but attractive homely camp on the banks of the Ewaso Narok River with a plethora of adventures and wildlife on your doorstep. It’s a large, airy set up with everything you could need for a comfortable and special stay in the wilderness. You won’t find pools here, but instead unique moments under the stars, crackling campfire tales, and activities that will blow you away.
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Lake Duluti Lodge - Arusha
Lake Duluti Lodge is one of the more expensive properties in the Arusha area which is ideal for a stay at the start of your safari in the north of Tanzania. Some of the rooms have views onto Lake Duluti itself, there are also small walks in the grounds around the lakes which are well worth enjoying. There are a number of hotels in the area, while Onsea House is one of our favourites due to its good price we find that Lake Duluti is one of our most luxurious options in the area.
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Cost: $280
Lake Kivu Serena - Rwanda
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Situated on the North East shores of the stunning Lake Kivu, the Serena Hotel offers great value luxury. It is only a one hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, making it a great base for your gorilla trekking as well as exploring the culture and beauty of the Lake Kivu area.
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Cost: $180
Lake Manyara Ranch - Lake Manyara
Set right next to Tarangire National Park within the Kwakuchinja wildlife migration corridor, home to over 50 species of mammals. Manyara Ranch conservancy is a small permanent tented camp that can offer game drives in both Manyara National Park and Tarangire.The private conservancy is an intimate and undisturbed safari destination, across the lake from Lake Manyara National Park.
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Cost: $1,324
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