
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.
Savuti Camp
Savuti Camp with seven safari suites is ideally situated on the banks of the Savutie safari region and Channel; discover all the channel has to offer on game drives in custom safari vehicles with the chance to spot lions, hyenas, elephants and wild dogs
A fantastic viewing deck and swimming pool (with sun loungers) overlooks a water hole teeming with the best birdlife and wildlife of the of the Savute and Chobe National Park region.
Shinde Footsteps Camp
The ultimate destination for those who dream of an authentic, old-school safari experience, Shinde Footsteps Camp offers unparalleled privacy and intimacy, accommodating no more than seven guests at a time. It’s truly a hidden gem, delivering a safari unlike any other.
Nestled in the heart of the Okavango, Shinde Footsteps Camp is the perfect escape from the demands of modern civilization. One of the most magical and serene safari camps for those seeking luxury and adventure in equal measure.
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Perched on the edge of the breathtaking Okavango Delta, within an exclusive 8,000-hectare private concession bordering the renowned Moremi Wildlife Reserve, &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp offers an unparalleled safari experience.
For those who demand nothing but the best, &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is a haven of luxury, adventure, and world-class service. It's an experience so thoughtfully crafted that it leaves one longing to return even before they have left.
Little Machaba Camp
Little Machaba Camp is a private and intimate safari camp located in the Khwai Concession of Botswana within sight of the famed Khwai River floodplains.
Little Machaba offers classic safari-style tented suites to a maximum of 8 guests at any time, providing visitors with an authentic and romantic experience.
Guests can enjoy game viewing and birding from the safari lodge while immersing themselves in the wildlife-rich surroundings.
Experience night game drives and dinner under the African stars for an unforgettable safari getaway in a safari region just north of the Moremi Game Reserve.
&Beyond Chobe Under Canvas
&Beyond Chobe Under Canvas offers an extraordinary safari experience in Botswana's iconic Chobe National Park. Set in Africa's stunning wilderness, this mobile camp provides a rare, intimate way to explore one of the continent's richest wildlife areas.
The camp offers exceptional service and simple elegance, letting guests enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort. With its close wildlife encounters, attention to detail, and unforgettable experiences, Chobe Under Canvas is one of the most captivating ways to experience Africa's wilderness.
Savute Safari Lodge
The 12 safari suites at Savute Safari Lodge offer large private viewing decks ideally situated for watching the game at the waterhole; because of the stunning wildlife found within the area, this is one of our more popular Chobe National Park accommodation establishments.
Savute Safari Lodge offers one of the best viewing decks in the area; armchair game viewing from the lodge is a must.
Xugana Island Lodge
Xugana Island Lodge is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta; Xugana offers guests unrivalled access to some of Africa's most beautiful wildlife.
From large mammals like elephants and lions to smaller creatures like antelopes and warthogs, Xugana provides a true African safari experience.
And with just 16 guest chalets available in 8 thatched chalets, Xugana offers an intimate Okavango Delta safari experience unlike any other.
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.