Sanctuary Chief’s Camp







Overview
Safari Chic in the heart of the Okavango Delta
The award-winning Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is a sophisticated safari retreat that combines stylish accommodation and personalized service with extraordinary pristine wilderness. Natural hues and materials that complement the dynamic scenery have been successfully blended together, creating the epitome of luxury safari chic.
The camp is located on the famous Chief’s Island overlooking the seasonal Piajio Channel in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Wildlife in this region is abundant, and it is no wonder that Sanctuary Chief’s Camp has been consistently rated as one of the top safari destinations in Botswana by Condé Nast Traveler. Game drives and seasonal mokoro safaris allow guests to have intimate experiences with resident elephants, hippo, buffalo, lion, leopard, wild dog and more.
There are 10 enchanting bush pavilions, all featuring indoor and alfresco showers, private verandas and plunge pools, and floor to ceiling windows looking out over the Delta. The 620 sqm Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite epitomizes the ultimate in refined luxury, offering a private chef and staff, secluded deck area and indoor lounge, boma with fire pit, and private safari vehicle with its own guide.
Highlights
- Largest luxury suites in the Okavango (141 – 620 sqm)
- Seasonal mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) safaris
- Morning and afternoon safari game drives
- Refined attention to detail and exceptional service
- Private bush dinners under the stars can be arranged
- Located on famous Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve
When to go
Year Round
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Take a seat beside the campfire, where untold stories rise with the smoke, legends live in the land, and luxury is part of the wild.
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"As a travel journalist who’s stayed at hundreds of hotels and worked with countless guides, I can confidently say Ker & Downey® Africa stands out. From handpicking exceptional properties to being available before 8am on a Saturday, their attention to detail and high-touch service made my South African journey seamless. I wouldn’t plan another trip to Africa without them."
Katie Jackson, New York, USA
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"Thank you for the best honeymoon we could’ve imagined! We spent 5 nights on safari at luxury lodges, followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, and ended our journey on a stunning private nature reserve. Everything ran seamlessly, and the team stayed in touch with us throughout. Words can’t describe how incredible the experience was."
Ilicia Manzi, New York, USA
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"As a travel journalist who’s stayed at hundreds of hotels and worked with countless guides, I can confidently say Ker & Downey® Africa stands out. From handpicking exceptional properties to being available before 8am on a Saturday, their attention to detail and high-touch service made my South African journey seamless. I wouldn’t plan another trip to Africa without them."
Katie Jackson, New York, USA
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"Thank you for the best honeymoon we could’ve imagined! We spent 5 nights on safari at luxury lodges, followed by 3 nights in Cape Town, and ended our journey on a stunning private nature reserve. Everything ran seamlessly, and the team stayed in touch with us throughout. Words can’t describe how incredible the experience was."
Ilicia Manzi, New York, USA
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