Daunara Safari Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Vibe
Elevated wooden walkways wind through mature trees to link canvas living pavilions, a sunken firepit, and panoramic floodplain views.
“Secluded delta lair”
Elevated canvas suites built around mature trees, featuring brass-studded timber panels and a sculptural three-pod boma.
Private chefs prepare farm-to-table meals, accompanied by dedicated guides and exclusive-use hospitality across five tented suites.
Traditional mokoro excursions navigate delta channels, supported by partnerships with the surrounding community trust and foundation.
In the south-eastern Okavango Delta between the Boro and Santantidibe channels, reached by helicopter.
Rooms
Tented suites feature quilted canvas walls framed by brass-studded timber, botanical embroidered mosquito netting, and custom water-lily motif carpets.
Wellness
A dedicated gym tent and a standalone massage pavilion look out over the water, joined by an outdoor lap pool.
Backstory
Constructed entirely without concrete, the solar-powered camp was mapped precisely around five mature trees to minimize its environmental footprint.
Eat & drink
Private chefs cook in an open family kitchen, serving meals alongside a walk-in wine cellar and a three-pod boma.
The neighborhood
Tucked between the Boro and Santantidibe channels, the camp is reached by helicopter and offers traditional mokoro canoe excursions.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.