Handpicked by the Safari Specialists team

Botswana is often described as one of the best safari destinations in the world and for good reason. It offers diverse landscapes, exceptional game viewing (including the Big Five and rare African wild dogs), and some of the most luxurious safari lodges in Africa.

At Safari Specialists, we have been fortunate to visit many of these properties ourselves. So, we thought we would  share our personal favourites, the lodges that wowed us with their style, wilderness and unforgettable experiences.

1. Xigera Safari Lodge – Moremi Game Reserve / Okavango Delta, Botswana

Often described as a living art gallery in the bush, Xigera Safari Lodge blends curated interiors, bold architecture, and top-tier wellness facilities. Located in a wildlife-rich private concession in the Moremi Game Reserve, it’s perfect for those who appreciate fine art, privacy, and an exclusive Okavango Delta safari experience. The team behind Xigera is as exceptional as the setting, warm, attentive and deeply passionate.

2. Mombo Camp – Chiefs Island / Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Known as “The Place of Plenty,” Mombo Camp is often regarded as the ultimate luxury safari lodge in Botswana. Set on Chief’s Island, in the heart of Moremi Game Reserve, the camp offers spacious suites, each with a plunge pool overlooking plains teeming with wildlife. It’s famed for predator sightings and big game, making it ideal for serious safari enthusiasts and wildlife photographers.

3. Jao Camp – Okavango Delta, Botswana

Jao Camp is located in one of the most beautiful private concessions in the Okavango Delta. With just nine elegant tents and two private villas, Jao combines innovative architecture, romantic touches like rooftop star beds, and year-round land and water safaris. Each suite includes outdoor showers, plunge pools and stunning views of the Delta’s floodplains.

4. Selinda Camp – Selinda Reserve, Botswana

With only three luxurious tented suites, Selinda Camp delivers privacy, seclusion, and superb guiding. Overlooking the Selinda Spillway, it offers outstanding game viewing, especially for predators. Its understated elegance and exclusivity make it one of Botswana’s most refined safari options.

5. Tawana – Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Tawana is one of Botswana’s newest ultra-luxury safari lodges, offering expansive suites, private plunge pools, and a prime position in the game-rich Moremi area. It’s ideal for couples and families seeking stylish design, cutting-edge comfort, and world-class wildlife encounters.

6. Jack’s Camp – Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Did you know that Jack’s Camp is listed in the famous book “1,000 Places to See Before You Die”? Jack’s Camp offers a safari like no other. Its 1940s-style canvas tents and dramatic desert setting are enhanced by unique experiences – think quad biking across salt pans, meerkat encounters, and star-filled skies. This is desert luxury with soul.

7. Matetsi – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Located on a private stretch of the Zambezi River, just 40km upstream from Victoria Falls, Matetsi is one of Zimbabwe’s premier luxury safari lodges. It features elegant suites with plunge pools and access to both big game viewing and one of the world’s natural wonders.

8. Singita Pamushana Lodge – Malilangwe Reserve, Zimbabwe

Set within a remote, rugged landscape bordering Gonarezhou, Singita Pamushana offers a deeply immersive safari experience. With exceptional wine cellars, vast villas, and a strong conservation ethos, it’s ideal for travellers who want luxury with purpose.

9. Beagle Expeditions – the new definition of luxury, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Accessible only by helicopter, Beagle Expeditions offers one of Africa’s most private and adventurous luxury safaris. Moving between two remote camps on foot, by mokoro, or vehicle, you explore untouched Delta wilderness with fewer than 10 guests. Think: personalised, off-the-grid luxury at its most authentic.

Plan Your Stay at the Best Luxury Safari Lodges in Botswana and Zimbabwe

Curious to find the right mix of lodges for your dream safari? Our team at Safari Specialists has stayed at all the lodges listed above and can personally recommend the best combinations for your travel style.

Explore our 9-night Wilderness Highlights Safari, which includes Mombo, Xigera, and Duma Tau:
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Or get in touch with our safari experts on info@safarispepicialists.net to help you create the perfect luxury safari trip.

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