Know Before You Go: Botswana Safaris
Where will I stay on a Botswana safari?
A safari in Botswana is more than just game drives and photo ops—it’s about how and where you experience the wild. From luxury safari lodges in the Okavango Delta to remote bush camps and mobile camping deep in the bush, Botswana offers a range of accommodations that bring you closer to nature in different ways.
Each style of stay delivers something special. Think open-air showers under the stars, elephants wandering past your deck, or falling asleep to the distant roar of lions. Whether you’re after a high-end safari with all the comforts or an off-the-grid adventure, there’s a perfect fit for every kind of traveler.
What types of safari accommodations are available in Botswana?
Botswana offers three main types of safari stays: luxury safari lodges, remote bush camps and mobile camping safaris. Each provides a different level of comfort, amenities, and wilderness immersion.
What’s the difference between a bush camp and a safari lodge in Botswana?
Safari lodges are permanent structures with upscale amenities and services, while bush camps are smaller, semi-permanent setups designed to offer a more intimate and wild experience.
Is camping safe on a Botswana safari?
Yes. Camping safaris in Botswana are guided by professional teams that handle logistics, safety, and cooking. You stay in simple but comfortable tents in remote areas far from crowds.
Which is better for first-time safari travelers—lodges, bush camps or camping?
For first-timers, safari lodges offer the most comfort and convenience. Bush camps are ideal for those seeking a more authentic, close-to-nature experience. Camping is best for seasoned adventurers.
What are Nat Hab's accommodations like?
With Nat Hab, you’ll stay in select lodges and some of Botswana’s most exclusive safari camps, located on private conservancies in remote wilderness areas. These camps are strategically placed for unmatched access to wildlife and unspoiled natural beauty. They are locally staffed, offering warm, knowledgeable hospitality and a deeper connection to the people and places that make Botswana so extraordinary.
Nat Hab's Botswana Safari Camps
Nat Hab’s Explorer Camp–Okavango North
Northern Okavango Delta, Botswana
This secluded camp gets you deep into the delta for unparalleled proximity to wildlife. Eight Meru-style tents have dark wood, iron campaign-style furniture, Oriental rugs and lanterns, creating vintage atmosphere.
Nat Hab's Linyanti Camp–Linyanti Private Reserve
Linyanti Private Reserve, Botswana
Magnificent knob thorn acacia trees shade this authentic bush camp where luxurious tents capitalize on a splendid view over the Linyanti waterways in an intimate, wild setting.
Nat Hab's Pelo Camp—Heart of the Okavango
Okavango Delta, Botswana
From this seasonal tented camp on the Jao Concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta, guests experience a watery wilderness immersion with safari excursions inside permanently flooded terrain.
Nat Hab's Gomoti Camp–Okavango South
Southern Okavango Delta, Botswana
In the heart of the Okavango Delta, teeming with wildlife, Gomoti Camp’s five canvas tents on raised decks offer exceptional close-up viewing, including from your own private veranda. Teak furnishings and paraffin lanterns lend ambience.
