You can only fall in love with places like this.
Prepare for the untouched wilderness.
The Great Plains owners, nature documentary makers for National Geographic and conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert, have realized their idea of what safari should be in all of their intimate camps. The reserve collection camps Duba Plains, Selinda & Zarafa are the only lodge’s in Botswana that are qualify as Relais & Chateaux. In addition, Great Plains offers several explorer camps that offer a unique safari experience. All Great Plains lodges are located in first class nature reserves, offer great activities led by superb guides and the staff at all camps raise the level of service to great heights. We can only say that we are big fans!!
Duba Plains
Duba Plains Private Concession, NG 23
Duba Plains Camp, located in Botswana’s stunning Okavango Delta, is renowned for its luxurious amenities and exceptional wildlife experiences. This prestigious lodge holds a Relais & Chateaux qualification, ensuring top-notch service and quality. Owned by Dereck and Beverly Joubert, famous for their Nat Geo documentaries, Duba Plains offers year-round boat safaris through the delta’s clear channels. Guests stay in opulent tents with private plunge pools, attended by dedicated and friendly staff. The camp provides Canon photography equipment and Swarovski binoculars, enhancing the immersive experience in this breathtaking private concession.
Rooms: 5
Children from 8 years old
PRICE RANGE $$$$
- Permanent water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safari's
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
Okavango Explorers
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
Okavango Explorers Camp is a Great Plains camp that opened in 2022. This classic tented camp is located in the far west of the Selinda Reserve, far from the other lodges in this area. The wildlife-rich Okavango Explorers is beautifully situated on the Selinda Spillway, the water that connects the Okavango Delta and Linyanti River. The canoe trips on the Spillway are unique to this place. You will stay in spacious safari tents, all of which have a view of the water, which attracts a lot of wildlife. During your stay urrounded by a lovely staff and amazing guides.
Rooms: 6
Children from 6 years
PRICE RANGE $$$
- Seasonal water
- Canoeing
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Seasonal open water
Selinda camp
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
Selinda Camp, one of Botswana’s most exclusive camps, located in the unspoilt paradise of the vast Selinda reserve between the Okavango Delta and Linyanti River. Selinda is one of the smallest lodges in Botswana and has only 3 spacious guest tents with terrace and private plunge pool. Selinda offers great safari activities including seasonal boat safaris. Selinda reserve which has been the stage for several Nat Geo documentaries will never disappoint you. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 3
Children from 6 years
PRICE RANGE $$$$
- Seasonal water
- Boating & Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Private plunge pool
SitaTUNGA ISLAND
Sitatunga Private Reserve
Sitatunga Private Island, is a gem of a camp, and is one of the newest camps on the Great Plains collection. Sitatunga Private Island opened in the summer of 2023 and is a water based camp. If you like a quieter but luxury safari with typical Okavango Delta water activities, then Sitatunga Private Island, located in northern Okavango, is an ideal camp. Do you see yourself sailing through the crystal clear water channels, enjoying the beautiful nature? We promise you that the level of service is also excellent in this Great Plains camp and that you will lack nothing. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 3
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 1.550,- P.P
- Permanent water
- Boating & mokoro
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- Private plunge pool
- WIFI available
Selinda suite
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
From the terrace of the Relais & Chateau-winning Selinda Suite you look out over the floodplains of the Selinda reserve. This luxurious suite with 2 bedrooms, living room and pool is your private safari camp. You will use a private guide, chef and host, which offers the ultimate exclusivity and flexibility. The Selinda suite offers the best of everything, surrounded by unspoiled nature. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 2
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 2.350,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Boating & Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Private plunge pool
Zarafa
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
Zarafa Camp, a member of the Great Plains family, is located in the wildlife-rich Selinda Reserve. As the first lodge awarded the Relais & Chateaux status, Zarafa offers an intimate and exclusive experience with just four tents. From the deck of your exceptionally spacious tent, which includes a private plunge pool, you can enjoy views over the permanent waters of the lagoon. Here, you can cruise over the water and embark on game drives and walking safaris in search of the abundant wildlife this area has to offer. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 3
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 1.550,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Boating & Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Private plunge pool
Duba explorers
Duba Plains Private Concession, NG 23
From the terrace of the Relais & Chateau-winning Selinda Suite you look out over the floodplains of the Selinda reserve. This luxurious suite with 2 bedrooms, living room and pool is your private safari camp. You will use a private guide, chef and host, which offers the ultimate exclusivity and flexibility. The Selinda suite offers the best of everything, surrounded by unspoiled nature. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 2
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 2.350,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Boating & Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Private plunge pool
Zarafa dhow suite
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
The Zarafa Dhow Suite offers one of the most exclusive and luxurious safari experiences in Africa. This stunning suite, featuring two bedrooms, comes complete with a private guide, chef, and butler. The suite boasts a beautiful location with views over the Zibadianja Lagoon in the vast and magnificent Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, offering fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. Situated next to Zarafa Camp, Botswana’s first and only Relais & Chateaux property, this is the ultimate safari experience. During your stay you will use Canon photo equipment and Swarovski binoculars.
Rooms: 2
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 1.550,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Boating & Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Private plunge pool
Selinda explorers
Selinda Private Reserve, NG16
Selinda Explorers Camp is a stunningly beautiful and intimate camp, perfect for travelers seeking a safari experience with both elegance and adventure. Completely renovated in 2023, this camp, with just four tents, offers an exceptional safari experience with a focus on walking safaris and game drives. The camp is situated on the Selinda Spillway, in the shade of large leadwood trees, in the heart of the expansive and diverse 130,000-hectare Selinda Reserve. A magnificent and secluded camp, this lodge is a no-brainer for us.
Rooms: 5
Children: from 6 years old welcome
FROM £ 1.550,- P.P
- Seasonal Mokoro
- Day & night drives
- Perfect for Birding
- Walking Safaris
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
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