Essence of the Delta Safari

The Xudum Concession in the Okavango Delta offers a secluded, wildlife-rich haven spanning 200,000 hectares.

Known for its exceptional leopard population—among the highest densities in Africa—Xudum is a dream for big cat enthusiasts and photographers. Here, game drives and mokoro trips reveal abundant wildlife, from elephants and hippos to diverse birdlife, all thriving in lush floodplains and mopane woodlands.

The Khwai Private Reserve, covering 200,000 hectares, is a prime safari destination in the Okavango Delta. With its diverse landscapes, from floodplains to woodlands, the reserve is home to abundant wildlife, including predators, elephants, and rare species like wild dogs.

Known for its intimate, off-the-beaten-path experiences, Khwai offers a mix of game drives, mokoro excursions, and walking safaris. Its unique position along the Khwai River ensures year-round game viewing, making it a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Mokolwane is an intimate camp of just seven elevated tents, set in a private concession in the southwest corner of the Okavango Delta. As the only camp in this largely unexplored area, Mokolwane offers families an authentic Botswana safari experience, with incredible predator sightings often enjoyed in complete privacy.

After a packed day of adventure exploring the Xudum concession, return to your tented suite and relax on the shaded deck, watching elephants as they feed on the palm nuts and figs hanging from the trees above you.

Little Sable is the understated, intimate sister camp of Sable Alley, offering an authentic safari experience in the heart of Botswana’s vast Khwai Private Reserve.

Each of the camp’s eight traditional-style tents features spacious ensuite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and private terraces that overlook a favourite grazing spot for zebras and elephants.

The main lodge, with its sunken lounge and pool area, provides ideal vantage points for wildlife-watching, whether with a morning coffee or an evening G&T as the sun sets over the reserve.

Morning and evening game drives reveal the rich diversity of the Khwai area, where lions and leopards hunt among herds of sable, roan, lechwe, and kudu, while large herds of elephants and buffalo roam the grasslands. Khwai is also known for its unique safari experiences, including sightings of rare pangolin and wild dog packs on guided walks, serene mokoro trips along the waterways, and unforgettable nights under the stars at Skybeds.

For families seeking a relaxed yet adventurous safari in a remarkable setting, Little Sable provides the perfect escape.

Experience morning and evening game drives through the open grasslands and fertile floodplains to spot four of the Big Five.

This is prime leopard territory, boasting the third-highest concentration of these elusive predators in Africa, alongside lions, wild dogs, and cheetahs that hunt the large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Recently, the BBC’s Big Cats 24/7 filmed the impressive Xudum pride here, one of the largest ever seen in the Delta.

The primary mode of transport for inhabitants of the Delta for centuries, a mokoro safari offers a truly authentic day in the Bush and immersive encounters with the region’s diverse wildlife.

The silence of travelling by mokoro, without the need for a motorised engine, not only leads to a more tranquil experience but means that birds and animals are less lightly to take fright.

Glide serenely along, snapping shots of shy birds and animals, almost impossible to spot from a game drive.

Access places that game vehicles can’t, escaping the crowds and witnessing the true face of the bush.