Chief’s Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

This intimate, handcrafted property sets the bar for luxury safari camps in the Okavango Delta. Chief’s Camp is set on the extravagantly beautiful Chief’s Island amid the vast Moremi Game Reserve, one of the most predator-dense wildlife areas in Africa. The island’s days as a royal hunting ground (hence its name) are over, but its beauty remains and the wildlife flourishes. In a luxuriantly leafy spot beside the water, this Moremi Game Reserve luxury camp is quite literally surrounded by what may well be the richest concentration of animals in Botswana, year-round. Here in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Okavango Delta, dry season is the best time to see lions, cheetahs and other big cats; then as water levels rise, grazing animals such as elephants, impalas and giraffes flock to the area – the island is the ideal spot for wildlife to retreat to as they seek higher ground. The abundance of birdlife is equally impressive. Seasonal excursions in traditional mokoro canoes, a dedicated children’s retreat, organic spa treatments and a pool make this an all-round crowd pleaser for your Chief’s Island Okavango safari.

WHY CHOOSE CHIEF’S CAMP?

• Naturally romantic setting on Chief’s Island, a jewel on the Okavango Delta and the ‘predator capital’ of Africa
• The largest suites in the area, each with a wraparound terrace and private plunge pool
• A rich array of wildlife almost literally on your doorstep, spot elephants ambling past as you dip in the main pool
• Seasonal excursions in traditional mokoro canoes to explore the wetlands
• Family-friendly with a dedicated children’s retreat, featuring a games room and interactive nature lessons
• Wellness in the wild, with spa treatments, swimming pool and gym