Botswana Star Beds

Not many camps or lodges within Botswana offer 'Star Beds' or 'Sleep Outs' as an optional activity, but for those that do, they do it properly. In complete seclusion surrounded by nothing else than the wild bushveld that surrounds and the African stars above, a night out alone in the bush is often the highlight of many a safari to Botswana.

Okay, so admittedly, getting dropped off far from one's lodge does sound a bit scary, even we have to admit that, but, remember, a guide will be positioned close by, you will be in radio contact with the lodge at all times, you will have bathroom facilities, and you will be told in no uncertain circumstances that going for a midnight walk will most probably not end well. But fear not, a little common sense and one will have the most amazing time.

And now for the positive aspects, complete privacy, alone in the wild with the sounds of Africa coming from every direction, that sunrise in the morning, ideal for honeymooners or romantics out there and let us not forget, falling asleep under all those stars.

As a general rule, 'Star Beds' or 'Sleep Outs' are offered as an option cost activity and most often have to be booked in advance on a first-come-first-served basis. So enquire early and book now :)

Sleep Outs In Botswana

Abu Camp

Rates from US$ 2 478.00 pp

A sleep out under the African stars in the middle of the Okavango Delta at Abu Camp with a herd of elephants as your nightly neighbours, this experience with the elephants is found nowhere else in Africa.

Abu Camp
Baines Camp

Rates from US$930.00 pp

Baines' Camp a small luxurious lodge in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta others not only sky beds but also sky baths all on your own private viewing deck, a truly romantic destination.

Baines Camp
Tubu Tree Camp

Rates from US$1 225.00 pp

Should you be spending three or more nights at Tubu Tree Camp, it is highly recommended that one consider spending a night out in the nearby 'star bed'. There is nothing quite like being on one's own surrounded by the wildlife of the Okavango.

Tubu Tree Camp
Little Tubu Tree Camp

Rates from US$1 225.00 pp

A must-do activity when staying in not only Botswana but the wild and remote Okavango Delta. Spend an evening out under the African stars surrounded by one of the wildest regions in the whole of Africa. An exhilarating experience awaits (book in advance).

Little Tubu Tree Camp
Xigera Safari Lodge

Rates from US$ 2 650.00 pp

Now we are talking absolutely spectacular, The Baobab Treehouse is 1-kilometre from Xigera Camp and offers guests a night out in the Okavango under the African stars surrounded by wildest Africa. This 3 storey sleepout is NOT to be missed, highly recommended.

Xigera Safari Lodge
Kalahari Plains Camp

Rates from US$1 025.00 pp

Kalahari Plains Camp offers tented accommodation each with a sleep out deck from which you can enjoy star-studded nights, in fact, the stars will feel so close that you can almost reach out and touch one.

Kalahari Plains Camp
Savuti Camp

Rates from US$908.00 pp

Savuti Camp offers guests the opportunity to spend a night out in a 'Star Bed' (or sleep out), an activity that comes highly recommended. A night out under the African stars with the sounds of the Kalahari is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Savuti Camp
Dinaka Camp

Rates from US$545.00 pp

Dinaka Camp offers guests a two storey wooden platform with table, chairs and bedding is the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the Kalahari safe and sound in the knowledge that one is safe from the surrounding wildlife.

Dinaka Camp