Chitabe Concession Okavango Delta, Botswana
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
WildernessElevated delta oasis
Raised wooden walkways connect stilted canvas suites across an unfenced island where elephants freely wander beneath sycamore trees.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Elevated canvas suites with vaulted ceilings, aged brass accents, insulated canvas walls, and private decks framing the floodplain.
Remarkable
Attentive safari hospitality offering seamless all-inclusive dining, bush picnics, in-suite massages, and tailored morning game drives.
Notable
Native wooden walkways and local artisan handicrafts connect guests to the surrounding Okavango wetlands and wildlife.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on a private concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve, the surrounding grasslands and riverine channels shelter dense packs of wild dogs.
The rooms
Lofty vaulted ceilings and indoor-outdoor showers define each elevated suite, with private decks gazing out over the floodplain.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A lap pool is set into the main timber deck, shaded by trees overlooking the open plains.
At the table
Botswanan-inspired dishes are served in the open-air pavilion, with drinks shared around the traditional boma campfire.
How it began
Rebuilt entirely on concrete-free steel frameworks and powered by solar energy, the camp treads lightly on its Okavango island setting.
Okavango Delta
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.