Best of Botswana & Victoria Falls

Located just 1.4km from Victoria Falls, you're able to see the spray from the hotel when the falls are in full flood. Rooms are comfortable, boasting queen-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, a safe and climate control. Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel, including outside on the sun terrace. There's a buffet breakfast at the onsite restaurant, and you can also enjoy meals outside by the pool, and enjoy a drink at either of the two bars.

Set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadigadi pans lies Nata Lodge. Offering 22 luxury thatched chalets built on stilts and set in rustic African style with en suite bathroom including indoor bath and outdoor shower. There are also 10 custom designed meru tents set on wooden decks. The lodge also boasts a well stocked bar a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, large restaurant and curio shop. The lodge is conveniently located next to the Nata Bird Sanctuary.

Shokomoka Adventure Hotel is a comfortable permanent tented bush camp on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana's great wildernesses. Tents are spacious and easily tall enough to stand in (think canvas lodges!). They feature double beds, charge points, and a washbasin. The camp has a focus on sustainability, and all electricity is solar-powered. Each tent has an outdoor seating area and there's a swimming pool from where it is sometimes possible to spot elephants, buffalo, giraffe and other creatures enjoying a drink at the nearby watering hole. Meals are served at the onsite restaurant and there's a communal seating area for groups.

Gomoti River Lodge is a luxurious safari retreat located in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, offering an unparalleled experience of the African wilderness. Located along the serene Gomoti River, this exclusive lodge provides stunning views of the surrounding floodplains and diverse wildlife. Relax in elegantly furnished tented suites that combine rustic charm with modern comfort, each with private decks overlooking the river. Unwind by the outdoor pool, and enjoy the local cuisine served at the restaurant. Spot elephants and antelopes around the lodge whilst drinking a cocktail from the bar. With its prime location and intimate setting, Gomoti River Lodge offers an immersive and unforgettable adventure in one of Africa’s most pristine natural habitats.

Just 10km from the centre of Maun and sitting on the scenic banks of the Thamalakane River, the Cresta Hotel makes a great base for exploring the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Rooms are modern, with ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV, and minibar. There's an onsite bar and restaurant (serving a buffet breakfast and other meals), as well as a gym and outdoor swimming pool. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Located on the banks of the Okavango River, the Swamp Stop River Camp features 12 simply furnished, en-suite rooms, complete with air conditioning, a fridge and a verandah. The property has a fully licensed bar and two small swimming pools for a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. There's also raised bird viewing deck where guests can glimpse abundant birdlife and may even spot the odd elephant or crocodile. Free Wi-F is available in communal areas.

Located on the picturesque bank of the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Mubala Lodge is a bird watcher's dream, with more than 450 species recorded here, including one of Africa's largest colonies of carmine bee eaters. Crocodiles and hippos are also not uncommon guests at the lodge. Individual lodges are smartly finished, with wooden floors and decor, waterfront balconies, king-sized beds, and private bathrooms. A continental breakfast and other meals are served at the onsite restaurant and there's also a bar, shop, outdoor firepit, bird hide and swimming pool. Boat trips on the river are available from the jetty.

Situated on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Chobe Safari Lodge is is ideally located for exploring Chobe National Park. Rooms are spacious, with excellent facilities and private balconies. The restaurant serves a tasty selection of African and international cuisine, while the bar is a perfect place to relax with a cocktail in hand as the sun sets. The hotel also has an attractive sundeck and swimming pool overlooking the river. Keep a look out for warthogs scurrying around the grounds!