The best accommodations - Botswana in 2024

Practical information : Accomodation Botswana

Budget & Tips

Hotels, guest houses, lodges, bush camps and campsites, there are many types of accommodation in Botswana. But everyone has their own budget, and bush lodges, located in game reserves or neighboring areas, are not for everyone. Although they offer daily packages including accommodation, food and activities, except for some exceptional ones, the prices charged are quite high depending on the service. However, the range is wide: from US$ 200 to US$ 3,000 per person per day! The other solution for lodging in the wilderness, but just as expensive, is the bush camps, mobile accommodation and catering structures set up by tour operators. Upon arrival, the logistics team sets up everything: tents, toilets, showers, tables and chairs for meals cooked on site. Different formulas are available to you, participative or non-participative camp, which means as its name indicates that you are involved (or not) in the installation of the camp: assembly/disassembly, participation in the cooking and the tidying up... All styles of camps coexist, from the most rustic to the most luxurious, from the closest to nature to the most sophisticated. The atmosphere and clientele vary, in part, according to these criteria, but for all camps, the service is very professional and meticulous. The accommodations are always very comfortable and the food is of very good quality. For experienced self-drivers who travel fully equipped, camping is undoubtedly the least expensive accommodation. Camping is available in most tourist centers (Maun, Kasane, Ghanzi, Francistown and even Gaborone), in public reserves as well as in private or community reserves. In the reserves, an entrance fee is charged in addition to the cost of camping in the strict sense. Camping in public and community reserves is more akin to wilderness camping. Most campsites are simply tent sites, with no infrastructure other than a sign indicating the location. The most frequented ones, such as those of Xakanaxa, Khwai in Moremi, Savute in Chobe or Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari, have sanitary facilities and even a functioning shower. The rule is therefore absolute autonomy, including for water and electricity. Most travelers use a tour operator who takes care of everything, from booking the campsite and paying for park entrance fees to setting up the camp and cooking. All major tourist centers have at least one hotel. The diversity is the characteristic of this category: from the big hotel with several hundred rooms to the small family structure, from the very refined comfort, even luxurious, to the basic comfort. In general, the service is very professional, the sanitary facilities are clean and functional, and electricity is available at all hours. You will also find some guest houses. The comfort is good, the atmosphere is family oriented, the service is personalized and the rates are generally lower than in larger hotels.

To be booked

It is essential to book in advance at lodges and bush camps, which often have very limited accommodation capacity. Moreover, located in remote natural areas, these accommodations, often accessible by private trails, need to know precisely the arrivals and departures of their guests in order to organize transfers and to stock up on food accordingly. In addition, some camps and campsites are so popular that reservations are recommended almost a year in advance! For the independent and self-drivers, a piece of advice: make your reservations well in advance and confirm your arrival the day before your arrival, especially for the more remote accommodations. The telephone connection is not always good, be vigilant and prepare a reminder not to forget to contact the lodge and/or the camp of your arrival.

For food lovers

Following the British tradition, breakfasts are very hearty in Botswana. They consist of fried bacon, fried or scrambled eggs, beans with tomato and toast with butter or jam.

The best accommodations Botswana

SEMOWI

TLOUWANA CAMP

TULI SAFARI LODGE MASHATU

KUBU LODGE

MASHATU LODGE

MASHATU TENT CAMP

MAPULA LODGE

CHOBE SAFARI LODGE

MASHATU EUPHORBIA VILLAS

CRESTA MOWANA SAFARI RESORT & SPA

THE OLD HOUSE

KWALAPE SAFARI LODGE

SKL GROUP OF CAMPS

THE BIG 5 CHOBE LODGE

AVANI HOTEL

MAUN REST CAMP

MUCHENJE SAFARI LODGE

NGOMA SAFARI LODGE

SYRINGA LODGE

MOHAVE BUSH CAMP

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Practical information : Accomodation Botswana

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