Sanctuary Chief’s Camp: Botswana Luxury Safari Camp

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Chief’s Camp

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located on Chief's Island. This is in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. This area is known as the "Predator Capital of Africa" and is ideal for game viewing. The seasonal water of the delta ensures that the area in front of the camp is always changing. It moves from a dry flood plain teeming with wildlife to a lush and tranquil lagoon.

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

This luxury accommodation camp in Botswana is named after Chief Moremi. Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located in the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve. The luxurious camp is ideal for an exciting African safari tour. This is due to the vast numbers of animals that congregate all year round. Chief’s Island is one of the many islands created by the seasonal flood waters of the Okavango Delta. It is well-known for the finest game viewing in Southern Africa. Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is known for the finest cuisine and wines. The camp is also consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana. This is by Condé Nast and Travel & Leisure.

Accommodation at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

This award-winning Botwana safari camp re-opened on 1st June 2016. This is after an extensive rebuild and redesign. The 10 bush pavilions and luxury suite are some of the largest in the area (141 - 620 m2). Each feature a private dining area, a tranquil outside seating area and a terrace pool. All perfect for absorbing the surrounding plains and majestic African skies.

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp has sophisticated accommodation. It comes with natural hues and materials. These complements the charismatic scenery and the first-class dining and wines. It has earned rankings among the world’s top safari destinations. This is from arbiters such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure.

NEW Luxury Bush Pavilions

They are pacious and breezy, at 1,500 ft2 (140m2). The 10 stylish bush pavilions are some of the region’s largest places to spend the night. Modern enhancements include air-conditioning above the bed. There are traditional fans, are among the cut-above amenities.

The bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and folding glass doors. The door leads to outdoor showers and generous tubs are perfect for long, indulgent soaks. In the mood to dine alone together?

Relax on your covered deck and look out for elephants and giraffes. There re buffalo and other wildlife as you enjoy the Camp’s excellent cuisine and wines.

New Geoffrey Kent Suite

This is utmost privacy and superlative comfort are assured from this 6,673 ft2 (620m2) suite. The suite sleeps up to six – with each guest treated like royalty, but with discretion. Its named after the explorer Geoffrey Kent. It is inspired by this award-winning photographer and polo-playing philanthropist’s intrepid travels. You can expect great interiors as well as a kitchen, indoor lounge, private boma. The boma means a ‘safe enclosure’ and you have secluded deck areas. Included in the perks of this luxurious suite is superb service. This includes your own vehicle and a dedicated guide. You have a personal chef, waiter and a housekeeper.

Dining at Chief's Camp

Sanctuary Chief's Camp prides itself on its personalized service. This includes your culinary preferences and needs. All meals are well prepared - in the middle of the African bush.

Private dining is available for guests on their covered deck. Here elephants, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife can be seen. The dining area has been extended and improved, and a brand-new pizza deck with pizza oven has been added.

Fresh Prepared

Prepare your morning coffee from the comfort of your suite. you will enjoy a Nespresso coffee station in every room. The rich aroma combines well with the excitement of what sightings the African bush. This offer today is enough to get anyone up and about. Before leaving for your morning game enjoy a full English and continental breakfast. Upon your return to camp, lunch is served under the trees out on the deck of the main area.

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

The menu includes a selection of meat and vegetarian dishes. There are salads and freshly baked breads - all made here in the middle of the bush. Should you still feel hungry throughout the day, a snack menu is available all day. There is the option to order food straight to your suite. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or a refreshing ice tea later. This is before setting off for your afternoon game viewing activity.

SPECIAL SUNDOWERS AND PRIVATE DINNERS

Your afternoon game drive ends with classic sundowner cocktails and canapés. This will be at a specially selected spot. There are few things as spectacular as the sight of an African sunset. This is true especially if you are also lucky enough to hear the call of a fish eagle, yet another day comes to an end. Return to the camp for pre-dinner drinks around the boma area. Enjoy the drink while you discuss the sightings of the day with friends and family. Celebrating a special occasion? We can arrange a romantic private dinner on your suite deck or by the pool area.

Dinner might include a choice of starters. They include cream of butternut soup with mixed crushed nuts. You may want to enjoy deep fried camembert with spiced strawberry dressing. This is followed by a choice of mains such as grilled impala with port and chocolate sauce. It is on roast sweet potato or pan fried kingklip with shrimp sauce on braised rice. How could anyone resist passion fruit and lemon pudding for dessert? or you would prefer a fruit or cheese platter?

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PAYMENT & RESERVATIONS POLICY
Reservation and confirmation of a room at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp has requirements. Clients are required to pay 50% down payment for the requested services. The balance will be required at least 14 days prior to your date of arrival.

African Safari Tour will hold a reservation for up to seven days at a client's request. This is to allow the client time to send a deposit payment. This is if Sanctuary Chief’s Camp booking are over a month prior to the service. This must be received before we can confirm your booking. If confirmation is not received within the seven days all blocked rooms at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp will be automatically released for re-sale. The full amount of the service must be made within 14 days of date of arrival at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp. As for bookings within a month of service, full payment shall be requested for. This will be required before confirmation of Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is undertaken.

CANCELLATIONS
All cancellations must be received in writing. This will take effect from the date received by African Safari Tour. The following cancellation charges will apply.

More than 56 days before departure: No cancellation fee
56-49 days before departure: 25%
48-29 days before departure: 35%
28-0 days before departure: 100%

The non-issuing of an invoice or non-payment of deposit will not exempt passengers from these cancellation and administration fees. We regret we can make no exception to the charges and strongly recommend that insurance is taken out to cover cancellation fees. These cancellation charges can vary subject to the trading terms of our suppliers.

Children and extra beds

Children older than 2 years are welcome at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp. One child from 2 to 11.9 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds for children in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve rests on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta. It was named after Chief Moremi of the Batswana tribe.

The Moremi Game Reserve covers much of the eastern side of the Okavango Delta. It combines permanent water with drier areas. This will create some startling and unexpected contrasts. Some prominent geographical features of the Reserve are Chiefs Island and the Moremi Tongue.

Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Reserve is the best place to experience excellent views of savannah game as well as bird-watching on the lagoons. There are also thickly wooded areas, which are home to the rare African wild dog and leopard. To the northeast lies the Chobe National Park which borders the Moremi Game Reserve.

The Moremi Game Reserve initially consisted mostly of the Mopane Tongue area, but in the 1970s the royal hunting grounds, known as Chief’s Island, were added. Let us share a few more facts about this area to introduce it properly.

The Moremi is home to the most endangered species of large mammals: the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion. Over 500 bird species (from water birds to forest dwellers) and over a 1.000 species of plants are also recognized in the Moremi. This ecosystem is amongst the richest in Africa. And thanks to effective protection, the flora and fauna is relatively undisturbed.

The Reserve covers 5,000 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi) in extent. It is a surprisingly diverse Reserve, combining mopane woodland and acacia forests, floodplains and lagoons. Only about 30% of the Reserve is mainland, with the bulk being within the Okavango Delta itself.

Moremi is the home to nearly 500 species of bird (from water birds to forest dwellers), and a vast array of other species of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena, jackal, impala, and red lechwe and African Wild dog.

Traveling to the Moremi Game Reserve

All your safaris to Moremi will begin in Maun, the ‘tourist capital’ of Botswana. This is a relatively small (55.000 people) Kalahari town. To get there you fly via Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kasane or Victoria Falls. Once in Maun, the adventure begins as you hop on a small plane that transports you to your first accommodation. Look down during the flight and gaze at 10,000 square miles of waterways, reed beds, water lilies and palm-tree islands. Welcome to Moremi Game Reserve!

GETTING TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE BY AIR

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL

A couple flight possibilities are available for those travelling by air to Moremi. Your starting point is Maun International Airport (MUB). Maun has multiple daily connections with Johannesburg (Airlink and Air Botswana) and five weekly connections with Cape Town (Airlink). More information about flights to and from Maun can be viewed on our Maun Moremi Airport page.

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL

It is also possible to travel domestically from Gabarone to Maun (daily). Flights from Kanane to Maun and return are offered twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) and are ideal for travellers visiting the Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park areas. More information about flights to and from Maun can be viewed on our Maun Moremi Airport page.

FROM MAUN TO YOUR MOREMI LODGE

When arrived in Maun your Moremi safari adventure really is about to start. From here it is another 30 to 45 minutes short flight to your destination. All onward connections to the Moremi are operated by Mack Air. Once landed at the airstrip your choosen lodge will pick you and transfer you to your final destination where a cold drink will be ready and waiting.

WHEN TO VISIT MOREMI GAME RESERVE

Before you plan your trip to the Moremi Game Reserve, it is highly recommend determining where you want to stay and what is on your bucket list.

Moremi Game Reserve

We would love to provide a simple, ‘this is the best time to visit Botswana to Moremi’, but there is no such thing when it comes to Botswana. The Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta change dramatically with the seasons. This makes it is a year-round destination; feel free to come at any time to experience the wonder.

What you will discover soon after arriving in the Moremi Game Reserve? It isn’t just about crossing off the Big Five on your list, or finally spotting that rare bird. In Moremi, you have to take in the full package.

There are broad skies, amazing sunsets, constantly changing colours and a warm African breeze You will get the warmer African hospitality, lily padded waterways and – of course – some of the best game viewing you will ever experience. This, all together, is what will make you want to come back to Botswana as soon as you start your way home.

THE SEASONS IN MOREMI

That said, we could definitely help you determine what is the best time for you to go to Moremi Game Reserve. Botswana knows both wet and dry seasons. Most travelers pick the dry season for a visit, but the rainy season is definitely worth considering.

During the wet season most accommodations have less visitors. You are in for a very personal experience. Also child policies can be more flexible in this period. However, the camps and lodges of the Moremi Game Reserve always feel personal since all of them are intimate and small-scale.

Here’s a little bit about both seasons.

Dry season:

May to November.
Ideal for a first time Africa trip.
Nights in the Moremi are never below freezing and the days are seldom unbearably hot.
Note that in November the weather is variable: rain or shine, hot or cold.

Wet season:

Between December and April.
January and February are the rainiest months.
Spectacular skies can change within minutes from cloudy to sunny to cloudy again.
Showers are usually short and heavy, but there are days when the sky remains grey.
Waterproof clothing is necessary, but the rain doesn’t need to stop you from doing anything.

ACTIVITIES IN THE SEASONS

Water levels will affect the activities in Moremi during your Botswana safari trip. Some camps only offer mokoro (a traditional canoe) excursions when water levels are high enough. A few months out of the year. On the flip side, some game drives are only possible when water levels are low enough.

Please note that in Africa the weather is harder to predict these days. But as long as you look at the Moremi as an amazing experience with all its aspects, you will fully enjoy it.

FLORA AND FAUNA IN MOREMI GAME RESERVE

The Moremi Game Reserve protects the central and eastern areas of the Okavango Delta. By combining drier areas and waterways, the contrasts are astonishing. Imagine views of savanna game as well as bird life around the rivers, or elephants and hippos splashing in the lagoons. Often referred to as a ‘Garden of Eden’, the Moremi Game Reserve offers excellent game viewing year-round and stunning landscapes of savanna, floodplains, lagoons, dense forests (where leopards and wild dogs hide) and winding rivers.

Animals found in Moremi Game Reserve

Enjoy the opportunity to get the complete Big Five in front of your camera lens; since the reintroduction of the impressive (white) rhino, the quintet is complete again. Elephants, hippos, buffalos, blue wildebeests, impalas, red lechwe, giraffes and impalas. They all love to take a splash in Moremi’s fresh waters. And is spotting the rare wild dog on your list? This smart hunter also calls the Moremi his home; the people of Botswana cherish their strong population of wild dogs. And don’t forget to look up: the shy cheetah loves to drag its fresh kill high up in a tree and enjoy a meal undisturbed.

Birds found in Moremi Game Reserve

Whether you are already a bird enthusiast or not, these magnificent creatures come in large numbers in the Moremi. They will quickly win over your heart once you arrive. With over 500 species in an area of just under 5.000 square kilometers, the sheer number of species will strike you as amazing.

Among these special birds is the slaty egret (to identify this one, seek its overall grey coloring with yellow legs and a red neck) and the much easier to find, magnificent wattled cranes. So, to all experienced bird watchers and those who look through binoculars for the very first time: keep your eyes and ears open and let the bird orchestra be the beginning of each safari day.

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