The Okavango Delta, with its lush landscapes and breathtaking wildlife, offers more than just a safari experience. It provides a unique opportunity to leave aside urban worries and unwind in style. The best wildlife viewing generally happens in the peak of summer, the dry season, when it gets (often unbearably) hot. So, if you want to chill out in style, here’s a list of the top air-conditioned retreats in the Okavango that promise the perfect balance of comfort and adventure.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Located within the Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera offers 12 air-conditioned suites, each featuring a bedroom, lounge, dressing room, and private deck. The lodge is powered primarily by renewable solar energy.
Eagle Island Lodge
Situated on Xaxaba Island, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge provides air-conditioned tents with private decks and plunge pools, overlooking the surrounding floodplains. The lodge operates entirely on solar energy.
Khwai River Lodge
Nestled along the Khwai River floodplains, Belmond Khwai River Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms under thatched roofs, each with a private deck, outdoor chairs, and hammocks. Power for the air-conditioning is provided by solar energy.
Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
Set in a stunning corner of the Okavango Delta, andBeyond’s Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp showcases the beauty of the Delta with lily-covered waterways, tall palms, and beautiful floodplains. The camp features air-conditioned tents with private plunge pools and romantic outdoor salas.
Chief’s Camp
Situated on Chief’s Island in the exclusive Moremi Game Reserve, Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is one of Botswana’s top luxury lodges. The camp offers air-conditioned pavilions with private plunge pools and spacious seating areas.
Mombo Camp
Located on Chief’s Island, Mombo Camp offers air-conditioned suites with private decks overlooking the floodplains. The camp is known for its high concentrations of wildlife and luxurious accommodations.
Vumbura Plains Camp
Set in a private concession, Vumbura Plains offers air-conditioned suites with expansive views of the floodplains. The camp provides both land and water-based activities, including game drives and mokoro excursions.
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Situated in a private concession, andBeyond’s Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge features air-conditioned suites with private plunge pools and elegant design inspired by the pangolin. The lodge offers exceptional game viewing and luxurious amenities.
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