Design Local
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Local
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Editorial mentions
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Duba Plains Camp
“Vintage campaign refuge”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
$$$$ Medalled
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Design
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Renovated 2023+
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Luxe Quiet or secluded
Duba Plains Camp
“Vintage campaign refuge”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Local Luxe
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Design New or redone
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
The whole area
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Local
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Daunara Safari Camp
“Secluded delta lair”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
Xigera Safari Lodge
“Living gallery outpost”
Eagle Island Lodge
“Okavango island roost”
Sandibe Okavango Lodge
“Curvilinear pangolin bolthole”
Sitatunga Private Island
“Delta island sanctum”
Wilderness Mombo
“Elevated floodplain sanctuary”
Little Mombo Camp
“Elevated floodplain camp”
Wilderness Chitabe
“Elevated delta oasis”
Wilderness Qorokwe
“Elevated lagoon sanctuary”
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Daunara Safari CampPrivate chefs prepare farm-to-table meals, accompanied by dedicated guides and exclusive-use hospitality across five tented suites.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Duba Plains CampPersonalized wake-up calls with hot morning coffee, dedicated butlers in the suite, and guided bush drives.LuxeDesignResort$$$$E
Eagle Island LodgeExpansive canvas suites feature private rim-flow plunge pools, outdoor showers, and attentive wilderness hosting with morning coffee.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$L
Little Mombo CampDedicated field guides, private open-air vehicle tracking, and tented deck dining under starlight.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$S
Sandibe Okavango LodgeAttentive safari hospitality with private vehicle tracking, fireside dining, evening turndown, and secluded forest plunge pools.DesignLocalLuxe$$$$ Sitatunga Private IslandPrivate butler teams, personalized water safaris, complimentary professional camera gear, and climate-controlled beds overlooking the delta.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$W
Wilderness ChitabeAttentive safari hospitality offering seamless all-inclusive dining, bush picnics, in-suite massages, and tailored morning game drives.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$ Wilderness MomboAttentive guides, daily game drives, private plunge pools, and staff who swap stories late around the fire.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$ Wilderness QorokweSpacious tented suites with private viewing decks, en-suite indoor baths, and dedicated safari guides throughout.LocalDesignLuxe$$$$X
Xigera Safari LodgeDedicated private guides and butlers orchestrate floodplain game excursions, starlit dinners, and bespoke wilderness itineraries.DesignLuxeLocal$$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.