Nalanage Safaris Lodge Accommodation
At Nalange Safaris we have hand-picked some of the finest lodging across the wild spaces of Botswana. We take pride in having personally tried and tested all of the lodges to ensure you get the best experience from your Botswana safari.
Makgadikgadi Pans
Set in the heart of “The Great Nothing” are the charming camps run by the legendary 5th generation Safari Guide, Ralph Bousfield.
Ralph’s passion for the Kalahari and the Bushmen began at a very young age, as he was very lucky to have one of the greatest teachers and mentors, his father, Jack Bousfield.
With a pioneering vision and a passion for adventure, Jack embarked on a lifelong obsession with the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in the early 1970s, with a vision to start a safari camp.
After spending many years on safari, Jack was satisfied with the most simple of satisfactions with no appetite for frills and fancy.
Today Jack’s legacy lives on as Ralph continues to train the guides and pass on his encyclopedia of knowledge, and the utterly enchanting lodge staff make every guest feel part of their family.
Jack's Camp
One of Africa’s most iconic safari camps, Jack’s Camp takes its name in honour of Ralph’s father, with his lasting legacy resonating throughout the camp.
The camp pays homage to the property’s enduring and much-loved 1940s campaign style with an extensive mess tent featuring its own Natural History Museum and Persian tea tent, with a separate pavilion complete with swimming pool and lounge area. There are 9 gloriously lavish rooms (270sqm) with over-bed cooling systems, indoor and outdoor showers and a spacious verandah with a private plunge pool.
Price Range: $1, 480 — $2,545
Single supplement: $640.00- $770.00
Open: Year Round
San Camp
Perched on the edge of Ntwetwe Pan you’ll find a smattering of billowing white tents, shaded by desert palms and surrounded by a thousand acres of shimmering, sparkling nothingness.
Magically minimalistic, San Camp is the sophisticated little sister of Jack’s Camp. A light and airy mess tent is also filled with natural treasures and a Persian tea tent, with a yoga pavillon and communal plunge pool. The 7 rooms each have stunning views onto the pan with a veranda to enjoy the sunrise and freshly brewed coffee left on your doorstep.
Price Range: $1, 625 — $1,950
Single supplement: $640.00- $770.00
Open: Year Round
Camp Kalahari
Camp Kalahari is the understated and affordable base in the heart of the great Kalahari. Set amongst the waving palms and acacia trees of Brown Hyena Island, the 12 raised tented rooms each have their own deck.
A large thatched communal area with lounge, dining room and swimming pool are perfect for families and groups.
Price Range: $650 — $1,025
Single supplement: $315.00- $400.00
Open: Year Round
Khwai Private Reserve
Formerly known as NG18, Khwai Private Reserve is 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness, three times the size of South Africa’s Sabi Sands and 300 times more private! Khwai Private Reserve, sits just to the north east of the Okavango Delta and has a wide array of landscapes and ecosystems of mopane and acacia woodland, riverine forest, seasonal waterholes and winding channels leading from the mighty Khwai River.
This ex-hunting turned photographic concession is set in a community trust area – meaning that Khwai Private Reserve works in partnership with the Khwai Development Trust and the local community – with proceeds going straight back into the Khwai Village community projects.
Within months of the hunting stopping, the game began to return and in time became much less nervous around people and vehicles and it now offers a very rewarding wildlife experience – a great Conservation triumph.
Sable Alley
Sable Alley opened in 2017 and sits on the banks of a wildlife-rich lagoon, teaming with hippos and frequented by many elephants, buffalo and general game quenching their thirst. Hows that for game viewing without even leaving your room?
Spacious, beautifully designed, and impeccably decorated, you’ll instantly feel at home in Sable Alley. Each of the 12 canvas-walled suites come complete with a mini-indoor seating area, writing desk, double bed with sliding screen doors for uninterrupted views of the lagoon. Stand on your (enormous!) deck and gaze over the antelope scattered across the plain or hop into the open-air shower and watch as the ellies do the same in the nearby waterhole!
Just like the bedrooms, the communal areas are designed around the spectacular vistas. At night, dinner is served either in the indoor dining area, or alfresco on the deck, accompanied by twinkling stars and the rumblings and grumblings of the wildlife. For midday refreshment there is also a communal swimming pool and sundeck
Price Range: $780 — $1,460
Single supplement: $375.00- $570.00
Open: Year Round
Tuludi
Wooden boardwalks wind through the leadwood trees to connect the seven ‘treehouse-style’ tents overlooking an enormous floodplain. Decorated with an earthy color palette, the sophisticated interior has separate dressing and sleeping areas, ensuite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers and a bathtub. If that wasn’t enough space to relax, there’s also a sunken seating area and a private plunge pool on your outside veranda.
The main area sits on a raised deck with cushions, sofas and armchairs one can sink into for an afternoon of view-gazing and wildlife-watching. With an adjacent dining area and firepit, you won’t have far to wander for a post-dinner drink and campfire chatter. There’s also a large swimming pool to cool off in the heat of the day, a treehouse library with plenty of trinkets and treasures that tell the story of both the camp and the extraordinary ecosystem.
Price Range: $1020 — $2,325 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $550- $920.00
Open: Year Round
Savute and Chobe National Park
Savute Safari Lodge
To ensure a private and relaxing environment, Savute Safari Lodge accommodates just twenty four guests in eleven thatched chalets, including one family room with two double bedrooms. The chalets, which have been elegantly furnished in calm neutral tones to blend with the natural environment, feature expansive private decks, a combined bedroom and lounge area and en suite facilities.
Sink into one of the numerous comfortable leather, wood or wicker sofas in the lounge – and library – or sip a cocktail in the stylish bar. All these facilities are situated in a beautiful two-storey thatch-and-timber main building. Savute Safari Lodge offers a shaded viewing deck, an al fresco dining area and swimming pool with spectacular pool loungers – ideal for watching the varied wildlife – including the resident Elephants – as they make their way to the Channel to drink, bathe and play.
Price Range: $602 — $1062 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $320.00
Open: Year Round
Chobe Game Lodge
Situated on the banks of the Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent game lodge within the famous Chobe National Park.
Chobe Game Lodge is designed as a Each of the river-facing forty four rooms are air-conditioned with overhead fans, complimentary mini bar, en-suite bathrooms and a private terrace. For a little extra exclusivity, there are also four river-view suites, each with their own plunge pool and separate lounge area.
Numerous communal areas ensure each guest has their own little haven of peace and privacy – where relaxation is effortless and you can enjoy your own space. There are six comfortably furnished viewing decks, a riverside boma, two bars, six different lounges and four dining locations, so a comfy chair or lounger is never far away! A large swimming pool provides welcome relief during hot afternoons and there is always a waiter on hand to bring you refreshments from the bar.
Price Range: $880 — $1288 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $320.00
Open: Year Round
Okavango Delta
Shinde
At Shinde, game drives are conducted in specially designed game drive vehicles, with a maximum of four guests per vehicle there is a “window seats guarantee” and individual use of a camera mount For the more adventurous, guided walks are also available while fishing enthusiasts will enjoy fishing for a variety of species such as tilapia and tigerfish.
On the edge of Shinde Lagoon, the camp was rebuilt in 2020, providing a luxury experience with a touch of historical charm – described as “the best of nature within an authentic safari design”. The “treehouse style” main area consists of lounges, dining areas (indoor and outdoor) and a fire deck all with beautiful views over a permanent lagoon and under the shade of ebony and mangosteen trees. Each of the X tents comprises a large bedroom, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower. Families are accommodated in a custom built two bedroom shared en-suite bathroom family tent sleeping a maximum of 5 people.
Price Range: $545 — $1220 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $360.00
Open: Year Round
Camp Okavango
A unique and exclusive African safari camp is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island. This hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.
With its open air design and elevated position, the new Camp Okavango is an eco-sensitive lodge which captures the very essence of the Okavango Delta.
Water-based activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Roam the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the quiet old-fashioned way, in the traditional mokoro (dugout canoe).
For those wanting to get a little closer to nature, guided bush walks are conducted on a number of the nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species that inhabit this water wilderness.
Price Range: $602 — $1062 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $320.00
Open: Year Round
Mashatu Game Reserve
Mashatu Euphorbia Villas
Set atop a cliff, hidden beneath towering euphorbia succulents, Mashatu Euphorbia Villas is the magnificent new eco five- star camp within Mashatu Game Reserve.
Mashatu Euphoria Villas is an intimate composition of 8 luxury villas. The shape of the villas draws inspiration from the local Mopane pod. The Mopane tree is hugely significant in this area, as it is the main source of food for all the animals during the very dry winter months. The curves and unique shapes are moulded with local raw materials, to echo the breath-taking natural beauty of the reserve.
Price: $1005.00 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $360.00
Open: Year Round
Mashatu Lodge
Mashatu Lodge is an oasis among the undulating and seemingly endless plains of the wild.
This is the ideal camp for the family traveler. A large swimming pool is a focal point where Mashatu Lodge visitors cool down and relax between game activities. The Discovery Room is the portal through which curious visitors get a glimpse of another world – one that existed long before the appearance of man. The animal specimens and relics will fascinate and educate visitors of all ages.
Price: $730.00 per person per night sharing.
Single supplement: $500.00
Open: Year Round
Maun
Acacia Cottage
Set inside a private garden, our air conditioned, studio cottage is the perfect base for a pre or post safari stay. With a comfy queen bed, ensuite bathroom, living area and fully equipped kitchenette, the studio cottage also has access to our family garden, swimming pool and outdoor seating area.
Wake up to a breakfast hamper with fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, cheese and cold meat, as well as the option of a freshly cooked breakfast with eggs laid by our chickens.
$100 per room – B&B
Cresta Maun Hotel
Located just outside the town center, Cresta Maun Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, terrace , garden, outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. All units at Cresta Maun Hotel include air conditioning and a desk with a continental breakfast (at an additional charge) is available daily.
$120 per room per night
