Bush camping without compromising on comfort or convenience.
Chobe under Canvas (sister camp of Savuti under Canvas) are definately a more authentic way of seeing some of Botswana's more popular attractions without the crowds. The camp is semi mobile and moves every five or six days so the camp is necessarily simpler, although there are no compromises on comfort. In actual fact, the design of the camp means that you can still enjoy full-size double beds and great food while making the most of the aesthetic qualities of their bush locations.
The camp is small with only five big light open tents. They each have an ensuite loo and alfresco bucket showers with hot water throughout the day. So this is camping without the inconvenience and discomfort that may be off-putting to some.
Dining is a group affair in the mess tent or out under the stars and the whole atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The added bonus is that while many of the permanent lodges in Botswana can be quite pricey, Chobe under Canvas is a little gentler on the wallet and in our opinion, offers one of the better ways to experience Chobe.
5 large, well equipped mobile tents with double beds and en-suite bucket showers
Bush camping without compromising on comfort or convenience.
Chobe National Park covers 10,566km2 and is renowned for its high game concentration. Encompassing four distinct eco-systems, the park's diversity means that it is home to a wide variety of birds, animals and plantilife. Serondela, in the extreme north-east of the park is made up of lush plains and forest thickets while Savuti Marsh and the Linyanti Swamps are an important source of water to the west and north-west respectively. Read more?
Safaris in Botswana offer dramatic extremes. One the one hand, the lush landscapes of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti/Chobe River systems, on the other, the beautiful other-worldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari Desert. The variety of habitats makes for varied animal and birdlife as well as beautiful scenery. Strict controls mean that Botswana safari camps and lodges are generally small, and due to the tricky logistics of operating in a delta or a desert, a safari here is seldom cheap, and it's important to know where to go if you are looking for that authentic safari experience. Read more?
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Vanessa's 16 years in travel has seen her knowledge develop from sub-Saharan Africa into North Africa, Central and Southern America and the Galapagos. Consequently, she’s a veritable encyclopaedia of travel information and exceptionally cool, calm and collected in the face of the greatest planning demands.
At Natural High, we've had long experience putting together trips in Africa that really work. Whether it's intimate bushcamps in out of the way places, or a private lodge in one of Africa's top-billing wildlife areas, light mobile camping or remote island escapes, we know there is a lot to choose from. We're absolutely confident that we can recommend the right places for you.
