
Luxurious Exclusive-Use Safari Villas in Botswana
If you're looking for the most luxurious safari lodge experience in all of Botswana, you need to look no further. These top-of-the-line lodges offer the best and most expensive suites or rooms in Botswana as a whole.
Expect nothing else than world-class cuisine, unrivalled views and locations, the absolute best in guiding and service, and the most important aspect of the best in Botswana wildlife experiences.
If all three of these locations are good enough for "National Geographic", trust us, they are good enough for us mere mortals. What's more, they come at a price tag that is sure to make your eyes water – but for those who can afford it, the experience is unforgettable and completely private.
So, what is the most expensive safari suites/ rooms in Botswana? Here are three of the most lavish and exclusive properties in the country, each with a nightly rate that will set you back a small fortune.
Top 3 Luxurious Exclusive Villas In Botswana
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1. Kings Pool Suite

Are you looking for an exclusive safari camp that offers the best of everything?
Kings Pool Suite at Kings Pool Camp is one of Botswana's most expensive and exclusive two bedroomed suites. The suite offers two spacious private bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and a communal sunken lounge and plunge pool for complete solitude. The private suite has stunning views of the river and wildlife. The lodge offers a range of activities, including game drives, boat trips, and nature walks.
You will have an unforgettable experience at Kings Pool Suite; this is without a doubt. This luxurious two-bedroom luxury suite provides guests with the best service and amenities possible. You will feel like royalty when you stay here.
- Low Season Rate (2022)- US$4 334.00 per night (exclusive use)
- High Season Rate (2022)- US$10 391.00 per night (exclusive use)
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2. Jao Villa

Are you looking for an exclusive safari experience in the heart of the Okavango Delta?
Look no further; Jao Camp is one of the most expensive safari lodges in Botswana, if not Africa. It is set on a private wildlife concession in the Okavango Delta and offers guests some of the best and most exclusive wildlife experiences southern Africa has to offer.
Each villa (two in total) consists of two identical tented bedrooms, each with its own en-suite facilities, shared lounge and dining area, private butler, kitchenette with private chef, fire deck, and private plunge pool. In addition to all that, a private safari vehicle and guide for use during your stay. You will have everything you need to make your safari dreams come true.
- Low Season Rate (2022)- US$6 360.00 per night (exclusive use)
- High Season Rate (2022)- US$13 855.00 per night (exclusive use)
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3. Zarafa Dhow Suite

Have you ever wanted to stay in the most luxurious safari suites in Botswana?
The Zarafa Dhow Suite, located on Chief's Island, in the heart of the Okavango Delta, this suite offers guests an opulent and exclusive experience that can't be found anywhere else.
The suite comprises two large master suites, a lounge, a dining area and a private plunge pool. The suite also has its own dedicated guide and chef, ensuring that you enjoy your tailor-made safari experience to the fullest extent possible. It's perfect for those who appreciate luxury and exclusivity.
Botswana's first Relais & Chateaux property, the Zarafa Dhow Suite, is a unique and special experience that you won't want to miss.
If you're looking for an exclusive and luxurious safari experience, the Zarafa Dhow Suite is perfect for you.
- Low Season Rate (2022)- US$8 136.00 per night (exclusive use)
- High Season Rate (2022)- US$15 384.00 per night (exclusive use)
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The most expensive safari lodges in Botswana is a question that many have asked, but few can afford. In this quick blog post, we have listed three of the most luxurious and exclusive lodges in all of Botswana and their exclusive villa options.
From world-class cuisine to unparalleled views and locations, these top-of-the-line lodges offer the absolute best experience for those who want and demand nothing less than the best safari experience available possible.
Camp Savuti
A Camp Savuti safari is to experience the legendary wildlife and birdlife of the Botswana Savute region. Get up close and personal with Africa's top predators, witness large herds of elephants, zebra and wildebeest and experience this all from an open-air 4x4.
A Savute safari in Botswana's Chobe National Park awaits all that visit this exceptional camp, no matter the time of year.
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is, without a doubt, one of the finest destinations in the Okavango Delta. Nestled within a private concession, this luxurious retreat offers an unparalleled safari experience in an area teeming with wildlife.
Picture yourself surrounded by some of Africa’s most iconic species—lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, hippo, and the striking lechwe antelope—all thriving in their natural habitat.
Machaba Camp
Machaba Camp is a classic safari camp in the Khwai Private Reserve, just north of Botswana's famous Moremi Game Reserve. Spanning 35,000 hectares of pristine wildlife habitat, Machaba offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Guests can enjoy game drives, mokoro adventures on the Khwai River, and walking safaris to spot Africa's iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, wild dogs, cheetahs, buffalo, and elephants. Wildlife and birdlife can also be viewed without leaving the camp.
Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Chobe Chilwero Lodge offers 15 luxury stone & thatched bungalows all offering awe-inspiring scenery as a backdrop; the lodge is bordered by Botswana's famous National Park which is elephant country.
A wide range of safari activities awaits, including game drives through the Chobe National Park to spot elephants, lions, and other wildlife, as well as tranquil boat safaris on the Chobe River, offering a unique perspective of the park's rich ecosystems.
Kings Pool Camp
Kings Pool Camp in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve offers up nine of the most luxurious safari suites in the whole of Botswana; overlooking Kings Pool Lagoon, each suite has its own private plunge pool and a sala.
Kings Pool Camp is one of the best Linyanti bush camp options; yes, expensive, but oh so worth it in every way possible.
Camp Moremi
Camp Moremi has 11 classic tented safari suites that offer fantastic morning and afternoon wildlife drives using an open 4x4 safari vehicle within this amazing wildlife reserve and haven perfect for photographers.
Of all the Moremi Game Reserve accommodation options, Camp Moremi is in our top 5 for most popular, and for good reason.
Duba Plains Camp
Duba Plains Camp is a truly exclusive gem, offering a uniquely intimate safari experience with just six beautifully designed tented suites. Nestled on a secluded island, it is, without a doubt, one of the most remote and enchanting camps in the Okavango Delta.
Access to Duba Plains is as extraordinary as the camp itself. Arriving here is only possible by light aircraft, a journey that not only adds to the adventure but also offers breathtaking aerial views of the Delta’s intricate waterways.
Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Lodge offers eight safari tents where you can relax in total luxury and learn about the Bushman's ways of life, survival and hunting skills as well as game drives to Deception Valley.
This unique Deception Valley Lodge is located in the heart of the Kalahari Desert and offers guests a chance to experience some of the most amazing wildlife sightings and birdlife in all of Africa. But what really makes Deception Valley Lodge stand out is its proximity to the famed Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve - one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas in all of Botswana.