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Romantic Safaris in Botswana's Okavango Delta

Jao's Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Jao's Camp, Okavango Delta

© Michael Poliza, Wilderness Safaris
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is a magnet for wildlife. The Okavango river cuts through the center of the Kalahari Desert creating a unique ecosystem that gives life to a huge variety of birds and mammals. The Okavango is a unique safari destination because you can view much of the wildlife from a traditional canoe, a mokoro.

The Okavango Delta is also difficult to access by road so people have to fly in for their safaris and this translates into an exclusive experience. If your idea of a romantic vacation or honeymoon includes a luxury safari camp, see the accommodations listed below.

The Most Romantic Safari Camps include:

  • Stanley's Camp: The camp overlooks the Boro River and the area is home to a wide variety of big game. The camp consists of 8 classic styled safari tents each with private deck, and en-suite bathrooms. Because it's situated on private land, walking safaris are available.

  • Jao Camp: 9 spacious, elevated rooms made of canvas and thatch with their own decks, bathrooms, outdoor showers. A raised walkway connects the rooms to the dining room and lounge area. There is a plunge pool and an outdoor 'boma' for dining under the stars, as well as an excellent wine cellar. You can see hippos and elephants walking under your rooms!

  • Sandibe Safari Lodge: 8 exclusive safari cottages each with en suite bathrooms, open-air showers and private game-viewing decks overlooking the Santantadibe River. There's a swimming pool in the forest and wonderful views of the Okavango Delta from every cottage.

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Kings Pool Camp in the Linyati Game Reserve is probably Botswana's most luxurious safari camp. 9 tented rooms have their own decks and plunge pools. The tents are connected by elevated walkways so the wildlife roams freely underneath you.

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