Chief's Camp, an A&K Sanctuary

Chief’s Camp, an A&K Sanctuary, brings you to Chief’s Island in Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the Okavango Delta. Once the royal hunting ground of a Batawana chief, the island now protects an extraordinary concentration of animals across mopane woodland, acacia forest, floodplains and seasonal waterways. Water rises and falls through the year, drawing elephants, buffalo, giraffe, red lechwe and impala to higher ground, while lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and African wild dogs keep this corner of the Delta thrillingly lively.

Your safari begins before you’ve even settled in, with possible wildlife sightings on the transfer from the airstrip. Twice-daily game drives take you into some of Africa’s most productive predator country, where wild dogs move in packs, big cats patrol the plains and elephants wander between water and woodland. Seasonal mokoro excursions offer unique views of the wetlands, slipping past lilies, reeds, hippos, crocodiles and rich birdlife, from fish eagles and bee-eaters to wattled cranes and African skimmers. Between safaris, return to the waterside spa, gym, pool, Bush Boutique, Explorer’s Room or dedicated children’s* retreat. After the day’s adventures, enjoy bush sundowners, boma dinners, build-your-own pizzas and stargazing.

The camp offers spacious bush pavilions and the two-bedroom Geoffrey Kent Suite, all raised on wooden platforms with wide views of the Delta. Each pavilion includes a mosquito-netted four-poster bed, air-conditioning, Nespresso machine, floor-to-ceiling windows, en-suite bathroom with deep bathtub, private wraparound terrace, outdoor shower and plunge pool. The Geoffrey Kent Suite is a private camp within the camp, featuring two en-suite bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bar, terraces, plunge pools, private boma and dedicated staff, including a housekeeper, waiter and private guide.

*For family travel: Children from six years old are welcome.