Experience two distinct sides of Botswana's extraordinary Okavango Delta on a four-night luxury safari combining two exceptional Natural Selection camps: Sable Alley in the Khwai Private Reserve and North Island Okavango in the heart of the Delta.

Your journey begins in Maun with a scenic Mack Air flight to the Khwai Private Reserve, where two nights at Sable Alley introduce you to one of Botswana's most wildlife-rich safari regions. Surrounded by floodplains, open grasslands, woodland and waterways, Khwai is renowned for its exceptional Big Five and predator viewing, with particularly strong opportunities to encounter elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and African wild dog.

Sable Alley is situated on the edge of a large lagoon within the 200,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve, creating a spectacular setting for an immersive safari. Days are spent on morning and afternoon game drives, with opportunities for sundowners and seasonal water-based experiences. The reserve's private concession setting allows for a more intimate safari experience, away from the crowds of larger tourism areas.

From Khwai, continue by light aircraft to North Island Okavango, an ultra-exclusive wilderness camp situated on a remote island deep within the Okavango Delta. Here, the focus shifts from the expansive game-rich landscapes of Khwai to the intricate waterways, channels and floodplains that make the Okavango one of Africa's most extraordinary ecosystems.

North Island offers a deeply immersive water-based safari experience, with opportunities for mokoro excursions, boating and guided walking alongside traditional game viewing when conditions allow. Surrounded by pristine wilderness and accessible only by light aircraft, the camp offers an exceptional sense of seclusion and connection to nature.

Together, Sable Alley and North Island create a beautifully balanced Botswana safari: two contrasting environments, two distinct safari styles, and one unforgettable journey through the Okavango Delta.

About Khwai Private Reserve

Khwai Private Reserve covers approximately 200,000 hectares in northeastern Botswana and forms part of the wider Okavango ecosystem. Positioned between Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti and the Khwai Community Reserve, it encompasses a diverse landscape of floodplains, open grasslands, woodland and waterways.

The reserve supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, African wild dog, hyena, giraffe, zebra and a diverse range of antelope. Its private concession setting provides an intimate safari experience with fewer vehicles and opportunities for activities such as night drives and walking safaris.

About the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unlike most river systems, the Okavango River flows inland, spreading its waters across the Kalahari Basin to create a vast seasonal wetland of channels, lagoons, floodplains and islands.

The Delta supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and birdlife, with its changing water levels creating a constantly evolving safari landscape. From traditional game drives and walking safaris to mokoro excursions and boating, the Okavango offers a uniquely varied way to experience the African wilderness.

North Island's remote setting places guests deep within this remarkable ecosystem, providing an intimate perspective on one of Botswana's most pristine wilderness areas.