Botswana is Africas most luxurious safari destination. From the watery channels ofthe Okavango Delta to the game rich Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park,Botswana has the largest diversity of wildlife in Africa and is home to some of the mostremote and unspoilt reserves in the world.Here are 3 of the best luxury camps in Botswana guaranteed to give you a truly authenticexperience of Africa in style:
1. Chiefs Camp
Chiefs Camp has recently been voted Botswanas Leading Luxury Camp at the 2011 WorldTravel Awards and its easy to see why. Located in the Moremi Game Reserve in the famousMombo concession of the Okavango Delta, the camp is surrounded by an area well knownas the predator capital of Africa and is considered to have some of the finest game viewingin Botswana. Consisting of 12 luxury bush chalets set under a grove of jackal berry trees,guests can enjoy four poster beds, en-suite facilities and spacious decked seating areasoffering magnificent views of the landscape. Theres also a lounge, bar, dining area, libraryand swimming pool where relaxing spa treatments are available. Chiefs Camp is a trulystunning camp that will surpass your wildest dreams.
2. Jacks Camp
Another award winning camp, Jacks Camp is located deep in Botswanas Kalahari Deserton the edge of the Makgadigadi Pans the largest saltpans in the world. Jacks Camp isa beautifully styled, classic Botswana safari camp that is spread out on an island of palmtrees with ten en-suite tents fashioned in classical 1940s style. Persian rugs, earthy orangeantiques and old artefacts give the camp its uniqueness and lots of little luxurious extrasare thrown in to make your stay as memorable as possible. During the wet season the pansfill with water forming an important wetland site attracting huge numbers of flamingo andother migratory birds. Herds of zebra and wildebeest arrive for the fresh grass and the areateems with predators and game, giving fantastic views from the Camp. Jacks Camp is asanctuary for peace and quiet after an exhilarating day on safari.
3. Baines Camp
Baines Camp is a small and intimate camp situated amongst the papyrus trees and watersof the Okavango Delta. With 5 luxurious suites set on elevated platforms, the views overthe Boro River are mesmerising and the lagoon filled with wildlife will equally impress.
Classically decorated in an African colonial style, the large suites are filled with traditionalprinted fabrics and artefacts and all include a four poster bed which can be moved outsideto the deck for a night sleeping under the stars. The large decking area is used for outdoordining and you can cool off and enjoy the fantastic views in the camps own swimming pool.
The accommodation is located on a private reserve of 260,000 acres which means you canenjoy superb game viewing in privacy. There is a variety of activities on offer with gamedrives, walking safaris, elephant encounters or you can discover the Okavango by mokorocanoe.
