Safaris of Character
WELCOME TO THE WILD WORLD OF NATURAL SELECTION
Natural Selection lodges represent a distinguished collection of family-run businesses, each bringing years of expertise in the safari industry. Founded by some of the most renowned names in safari and wildlife conservation, Natural Selection is dedicated to providing exceptional safari experiences while promoting environmental sustainability.
Their lodges are strategically located in some of Botswana’s most captivating destinations, including the Okavango Delta, Khwai Private Game Reserve, Moremi Game Reserve, and the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Each lodge offers unique experiences and breathtaking landscapes. Among these, Jack’s Camp is perhaps the most iconic lodge in all of Africa, known for its rich history, distinctive style, and unparalleled charm.
Natural Selection’s commitment to conservation and community involvement is evident in every aspect of their operations. By integrating sustainable practices and supporting local communities, they ensure that their impact on the environment is positive and lasting.
We are incredibly proud to have Natural Selection as our partner. Their dedication to preserving the natural beauty of Botswana while providing luxurious and authentic safari experiences aligns perfectly with our own values and mission. Together, we strive to offer guests unforgettable adventures that highlight the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of this remarkable region.
North Island Okavango
Duba concession, NG23
North Island is one of Natural Selection’s newest and most exclusive luxury safari camps in the Okavango Delta. This premier lodge is situated on a remote private island within a particularly beautiful and wildlife-rich concession. The intimate setting places guests in the midst of a network of shimmering lagoons and waterways, offering a serene and immersive nature experience. The suites at North Island are exceptionally spacious and designed for utmost comfort. Each suite features air conditioning and a private sundeck with a plunge pool, allowing guests to relax in luxury while surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. North Island Okavango Delta epitomizes high-end enjoyment, providing an unparalleled opportunity to experience the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta in first-class style.
Rooms: 4
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 1.125,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safari's
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
Meno a kwena
Boteti River, Makgadikgadi NP
Meno A Kwena is a remarkable safari camp bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, situated on the banks of the Boteti River. Perched on a cliff overlooking the river, the camp offers a front-row seat to the dramatic migration season, where hundreds of zebras and wildebeest pass by. Elephants are frequent visitors, both day and night, providing a unique soundtrack of bathing and drinking as you drift off to sleep. From Meno A Kwena, guests can explore the expansive Makgadikgadi National Park, part of the Kalahari, known for its unique landscapes and diverse wildlife. The camp features spacious, comfortable tents, each offering stunning views of the river, ensuring a delightful stay. Meno A Kwena truly embodies the magic of the African wilderness, making it a wonderful place for an unforgettable safari experience.
Rooms: 10
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £ 495,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Daily game drives
- Family Friendly
- Walking with the bushmen
- Game viewing from the lodge
- Pool
- WIFI available
jacks camp
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Private Concession
Jack’s Camp is an oasis of 1001 Nights ambiance amid the stunning beauty of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Arguably one of the most iconic camps on the African continent, Jack’s Camp offers unparalleled luxury and unique styling. Each enormous tent features a lounge, sleeping area, and bathroom, ensuring ultimate comfort. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views over the salt pans from their private sundeck, complete with a plunge pool. Jack’s Camp provides a distinctive and luxurious experience, making it an unparalleled destination to explore and appreciate the desert. Truly “one of a kind,” there is no better place to immerse yourself in the magic of the Makgadikgadi.
Rooms: 9
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £ 1.750,- P.P
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Stargazing
- Riding
- WIFI available
Sable alley
Khwai Private Game Reserve, NG18
Sable Alley is an exquisite lodge nestled in the heart of Khwai Private Game Reserve. Positioned on the lagoon, it boasts a vibrant setting with a resident hippo family and serves as a drinking spot for elephants and buffalo, ensuring constant wildlife viewing opportunities. The lodge offers spacious canvas suites, each measuring 55 square meters and featuring a mini lounge area, indoor and outdoor showers, and a terrace that overlooks the serene lagoon. The diverse landscape, which includes woodlands, floodplains, and the Khwai River, coupled with the rich wildlife, promises an unparalleled safari adventure.
Rooms: 12
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 775,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
Tuludi
Khwai Private Game Reserve, NG18
Tuludi stands as the premier camp within the Khwai Private Game Reserve, offering an exceptional luxury safari experience. From both the rooms and communal areas, guests can observe wildlife migrating across the floodplains, with some animals occasionally approaching the lodge itself. Between thrilling safari activities, guests can relax in the ultra-luxurious rooms equipped with air conditioning, sundecks, and private plunge pools. The dedicated staff at Tuludi is committed to making each stay unforgettable, ensuring a first-class experience in this prime wildlife area. It’s easy to see why Tuludi holds a special place in our hearts.
Rooms: 12
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 1.150,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
Hyena Pan
Khwai Private Game Reserve, NG18
Hyena Pan is a cozy and comfortable tented camp situated in the woodlands of the Khwai Private Game Reserve. This intimate camp is renowned for attracting large groups of elephants to its waterhole during the dry season. A unique feature of Hyena Pan is its underground photo hide, offering guests the opportunity to capture stunning close-up photos of the wildlife that frequents the waterhole. The camp boasts several seating areas, a sun deck, and a pool deck. From the boma, complete with a campfire, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the illuminated waterhole at night, right at their doorstep.
Rooms: 8
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 595,- P.P
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Family friendly
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Underground photo hide
- WIFI available
little sable
Khwai Private Game Reserve, NG18
Little Sable, the charming little sister of Sable Alley, offers an intimate safari experience with only 8 traditional-style tents. This cozy camp places great emphasis on hospitality and comfort, making it an ideal destination for guests seeking a remarkable safari adventure in a private concession at an attractive rate. One of the unique features of Little Sable is its accessibility; it’s one of the few lodges within a private concession that guests can reach by their own car, making it a perfect addition to a self-drive trip.
Rooms: 8
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 595,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- boat & mokoro safari's
- Day & night game drives
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
sky beds
Khwai Private Game Reserve, NG18.
Skybeds has 3 towers of 2 floors each, equipped with a bathroom and toilet on the first floor. On the top floor there is a gigantic four-poster bed where you can spend the night. Spending the night in the open air in the middle of the African bush that is skybeds. Fall asleep under the most beautiful starry sky you have ever seen and with the sound of drinking elephants visiting the waterhole in the background. Sky Beds offers a “once in a life time experience”.
Rooms: 3
Children from 15 years old
FROM £450,- P.P
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Scenic flights
- Underground photo hide
- Sleep-out
Tawana
Moremi Game Reserve
Immerse yourself in the wilderness of the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve at Tawana, an ultra-luxurious lodge featuring 8 spacious suites, including three family rooms. This exquisite lodge is the ultimate base for exploring the Moremi Game Reserve. Each suite is designed for maximum comfort, offering air conditioning, a sundeck with a private plunge pool, and uninterrupted views of the Gomoti River and the floodplains. Tawana seamlessly blends the romance of a contemporary safari camp with unforgettable safari experiences, providing a truly extraordinary stay in one of the most iconic wildlife areas.
Rooms: 8
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 1.745,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Daily game drives
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Perfect for birding
- Spa
- WIFI available
jacks private
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Private Concession
Jack’s Private Camp was designed to cater to the needs of multi-generational travelers, adventurous families, or small private groups. This exclusive oasis is set amid one of the world’s most striking desert landscapes, the Makgadikgadi salt pans. At Jack’s Private Camp, guests enjoy the luxury of a private guide and a dedicated in-house staff, ensuring a personalized and high-end discovery of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. This unique setup offers an unparalleled blend of adventure and comfort in a truly extraordinary environment.
Rooms: 2
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £5.950,-
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Family friendly
- Scenic flights
- Stargazing
- Riding
- WIFI available
SAN CAMP
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Private Concession
San Camp, situated on the edge of the salt pans, embodies the charm of an old-school safari camp with luxurious touches. Guests can spend their days visiting a meerkat colony, embarking on game drives through the desert, and walking with the Bushmen. Elegant, stylish, and romantic best describe the ambiance of San Camp. The spacious tents feature enormous four-poster beds and stylish furnishings, providing a comfortable retreat. Additionally, the pool and yoga pavilion offer the perfect setting to relax and escape the outside world, ensuring a truly rejuvenating experience.
Rooms: 7
Children off al age are welcome
FROM £ 1.545,- P.P
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Stargazing
- Riding
- WIFI available
camp Kalahari
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Private Concession
Camp Kalahari, the relaxed sister camp of Jack’s and San Camp, is a modest and affordable lodge in the heart of the Kalahari. Nestled among palm and acacia trees, it is ideal for families, groups, and couples looking to explore the charms of the desert and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The lodge features cozy communal areas, a delightful pool, and well-appointed Meru tents, ensuring a comfortable stay. In addition to game drives and bushwalks with the San (Bushmen), guests at Camp Kalahari can also experience the desert on horseback, offering a unique and adventurous way to discover the landscape.
Rooms: 12
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £5.950,-
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Family friendly
- Scenic flights
- Stargazing
- Riding
- WIFI available
duke's camp
Private Concession, NG12
From the world-famous Jack’s Camp in the Kalahari comes this super stylish and luxurious camp in the Okavango Delta. Duke’s Camp exudes an atmosphere of “One Thousand and One Nights” right in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Each tent features a spacious bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers. The décor of the tents is authentically detailed, creating a charming and immersive environment. The deck in front of each tent offers views of the water, which attracts an array of wildlife. Duke’s Camp is ideal to visit year-round, with each season offering unique opportunities for a safari adventure in the Okavango Delta.
Rooms: 8
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 1.150,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
- Family friendly
Duke's east
Private Concession, NG12
Duke’s East, the sister camp of Duke’s Camp, offers the same “One Thousand and One Nights” style with the additional option of exclusive rental for friends or family. This camp provides an unparalleled adventure in one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas. Each tent features a spacious bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, and the décor is authentically detailed, creating a captivating ambiance. From the deck in front of each tent, guests can enjoy views of the water that attracts abundant wildlife. The mess tent and the boma are perfect for gathering to share stories of the day’s adventures and to enjoy meals together.
Rooms: 4
Children from 6 years old
FROM £5.950,-
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- WIFI available
- Family friendly
Mokolwane
Xudum Private Concession, NG29
Mokolwane is situated in the heart of a vast 200,000-hectare reserve. With a landscape of open floodplains, expansive grasslands, and mopani and palm forests, it’s no wonder this region is home to a diverse array of wildlife in the Okavango Delta. With almost no other camps in the area, it offers an exclusive safari experience. Mokolwane features beautiful canvas tents, each with an ensuite bathroom. This simple yet stunning small camp overlooks the Matsebi River. Daily activities at Mokolwane include game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro excursions, providing guests with a variety of ways to explore the incredible surroundings.
Rooms: 8
Children from 6 years old
FROM £ 1.150,- P.P
- Seasonal water
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Day & night game drives
- Walking safaris
- Pool
- Scenic flights
- WIFI available
- Family friendly
uncharted expeditions
Private Concession, NG12
Uncharted Expeditions Camp takes you to the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, offering a private experience where you decide how long to stay and what you want to see. This mobile camp provides a unique, luxurious old-school safari experience. Accompanied by the exceptional staff of Uncharted Expeditions, you will enjoy one of the most wild and authentic bush experiences available. The camp combines comfort and adventure, ensuring an unforgettable journey through one of Africa’s most pristine and diverse wilderness areas.
Rooms: private from 2 up to 14 persons
Children from 6 years old
FROM £5.950,-
- Seasonal water
- Day & night game drives
- boat & mokoro safaris
- Walking safaris
- Scenic flights
- Fishing
- Family friendly
planet baobab
Gweta
Planet Baobab is a popular accommodation choice for those visiting the Makgadikgadi salt pans. The charming huts are built in an African style and are fully equipped with all necessary amenities. Self-drivers are welcome to camp here. Between activities, guests can relax by the pool or enjoy the cozy African restaurant/bar with a campfire. Offering excellent value for money, Planet Baobab provides access to wonderful activities such as bushman walks, visits to a meerkat colony, and sleep-outs on the pans.
Rooms: 18 and campsite
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £ 1.545,- P.P
- Pool
- Stargazing
- WIFI available
- Sleep out
- Campsite
thamo tele
Maun
Thamo Telele is a lodge in Maun, situated in a 250-hectare private wildlife reserve on the edge of the iconic safari town, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. This comfortable lodge has recently been renovated. The luxury tented suites and chalets are all nestled under beautiful large trees, offering peace and comfort in total privacy. Thamo Telele also provides the opportunity for horseback riding excursions. In the private reserve, research is conducted on various giraffe species, and the researchers are happy to share their knowledge with you. Thamo Telele is a wonderful place to start or end your safari.
Rooms: 11
Children of all age are welcome
FROM £5.950,-
- Family friendly
- Riding
- Pool
- WIFI available
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