All the central facilities of the camp are being refurbished extensively in a 'safari chic' style. The pub and library are newly designed, the dining-room is being enlarged, a pizza deck and oven, a gym and kids playroom will be added. Also in the offering is a new orientation room, where guests can learn more about the Delta before leaving on game drives.

• Located on the famous Chief's Island in the Moremi Game Reserve
• Seasonal Mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) excursions
• Big Five game viewing
• Exclusive safari experience
• Our camp offers land and water-based activities
• Consistently rated as one of the top safari camps in Botswana by Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure
• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the rooms

• double vanities
• indoor and outdoor showers

• hairdryer
• ceiling fan
• in-room safe
• emergency intercom
• mosquito nets
• minibar
Complimentary wireless internet access
• Electricity supply is by a silent packed generator and solar power

The New Luxury Bush Pavilions

The bush pavilions at Chief's Camp will be re-built and the size of the 12 pavilions increased significantly from 51 sqm to 141 sqm, making them some of the largest in the Delta.

Each pavilion is to feature a tranquil outside seating place and a terrace plunge pool. New bathrooms with a spacious outdoor shower and a big bath tub, floor to ceiling windows and folding glass doors with a stunning outlook over the surrounding waters of the Okavango Delta.

• Private dining nook
• Nespresso machine
• Outside seating place
• Plunge pool
• Air-conditioning and fan
• Wi-Fi

New interconnecting suites

A new Mini Suite (2 guests) and a Luxury Suite (4-6 guests) is planned. The Luxury Suite is to be named after luxury safari pioneer Geoffrey Kent and will contain memorabilia from his travels. Private features and services included with the new suites are:

• Kitchen
• Indoor lounge
• Boma with fire pit
• Deck
• Vehicle and guide
• Waiter
• Premium drinks
• Housekeeper

Wake up early in the morning as your tent attendant brings fresh coffee, tea or hot chocolate to your room - prepared just the way you prefer it. The rich aromas and with the excitement of what sightings the African bush might offer today is enough to get anyone moving.

Before departing for your morning game drive, enjoy a scrumptious full English and continental breakfast. Upon your return to camp an early buffet lunch is served under the trees out on the deck of the main camp. The menu includes a choice of meat and vegetarian dishes, salads and breads fresh from the oven - made here in the middle of the bush.

Afternoon tea is definitely a highlight for most. The choice of cakes, warm scones and quiche is hard to resist. Indulge and enjoy with a delicious cup of coffee or a refreshing ice tea before setting off for your afternoon of game viewing.

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, snacks during activities and dinners are included in your stay. Breakfast is served before the morning safari. During safari we will serve coffee, tea and a choice of scones and biscuits out in the bush. You will savour your lunch back at the camp.

Afternoon tea is served just before the afternoon safari and offers a choice of cakes, sweet and savoury treats, tea, coffee and fresh fruit juices. Afternoon and evening game drives include classic sun-downer cocktails and canapes at particular selected spots before returning to the camp for pre-dinner drinks and dinner.

Your afternoon game drive ends with classic sun-downer cocktails and canapés at a selected spot. Few things are as spectacular as an African sunset, especially if you are lucky enough to hear a fish eagle call at the end of another day. Return to the camp for pre-dinner drinks around the boma as you discuss the sightings of the day with friends and family.

• Breakfast: Continental and full English Breakfast
• Lunch: Table d'hôte
• Dinner: Table d'hôte, 3 course meal with 2 to 3 choices, one being a vegetarian

Game drives

Enjoy thrilling guided game drives lead by qualified professional guides in customised open 4 x 4 game viewing vehicles. Because the camp is in a private concession, guests see animals up close and may discover incredible nocturnal species during evening drives.

Our expert guides are always on hand to share a wealth of wildlife knowledge, taking guests deep into the bush on morning and afternoon game drives. On the plains, watch the roaming lions that prey on the thousands of antelope, zebra and buffalo who live here around the year. Spot leopard, hyena and cheetah, and even the rare wild dog.

Mokoro excursions

When the Okavango Delta is flooded, the case for much of the year, experience the gentle pace of a poled mokoro excursion along the narrow channels. Sit back and relax as you glide through lily ponds on local dugout canoes while viewing the surrounding animals - depending on water levels. Mekoros are available January to October but can't be guaranteed.

Scenic helicopter flights

Enjoy scenic helicopter flights over the permanent delta, exposing areas unreachable by vehicle or boat, and showcasing the sheer enormity of the Okavango Delta. You may choose between a 30, 45 or 60 minute tour in a three seater, one turbine Bell Jet Ranger helicopter. The doors can be removed for unrestricted photographic opportunities. Guests may choose when to go on their helicopter flights - we recommend early morning and late afternoon as these times offer the best light for photography. Flights are offered on a year round basis. Preferred flight times can be requested in camp when booking. Available to at least 2 guests.

Spa treatments

A range of spa treatments are available from the spa treatment room. The treatment room, including the Africology spa treatment range used is environment friendly.

Choose from a range of facial skin care treatments such as the balancing rose facial, Body therapies include an African heated stone massage and our body rituals include a tropical immune boosting mud body wrap. The perfect way to end a day of spectacular game viewing.

The extra activities are not included in the tariff and can be pre-booked or while guests are in camp.

Included

• all meals
• game viewing
• park fees
• laundry services
• emergency medical evacuation
• beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic - with the exception of champagne and premium brands)

Excluded

• Scenic Helicopter Flights and Spa Treatments
• Babysitting
• Tips/ Gratuities
• Curios and personal items
• Champagne and premium brand alcoholic beverages
• Any in-room treatments
• International air travel
• Visas - where required
• Departure tax
• Road transfers
• Internal flights

We welcome children 6 years and older at Chief's Camp.

Our friendly guides will offer children activities such as a predator safari game drive looking for lions, leopard, wild dogs and hyenas while teaching you more about these magnificent animals, or walking through the camp's pathways looking and identifying tracks of animals that passed through camp during the night - each night, just before sunset, the pathways are swept creating a new canvas for animals to leave their tracks. After a long day of fun, children will make their pizzas with the Chef.

A private vehicle must be booked for children aged 5 and younger.

When booking sole use of camp, the age restriction does not apply We have no formal child care facilities in the camp and thus children must be constantly under the care of their parents/guardians.

Children aged 15 years and younger are required to share with an adult. The camp can accommodate 1 triple.

Guests celebrating their honeymoon will receive special surprises during their stay. We try to keep honeymooners separate from other guests.

Honeymoon services

• Romantic turn-down with tea candle lights
• Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion with a sparkling wine stop in a remote location (seasonal and depending on water levels)
• Private bush picnic with blanket and pillows (available if guests have a private vehicle and guide)
• Mid-morning bush stop with freshly made pastries, served with various condiments
• Private dinner at the pool (available if guests have a private vehicle and guide)

Clothing

Clothing should be cool and comfortable. Greens, browns and khaki coloured clothing are advisable for safaris. We suggest long sleeves and long trousers for morning and evenings due to mosquitoes, and a fleece jacket as it could be cool in the early morning. Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential.

Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats are essential, and binoculars and good cameras are a must.

The camp provides a torch, and complimentary mosquito repellent and toiletries.

Climate

Green season begins in late November and lasts through early March. This season has hot sunny days with occasional afternoon thundershowers cooling the surrounding bush. Average daily temperatures range from 20°C-38°C. The dry season runs from late May to early October. In winter (June-August) temperatures can plummet as low as 0°C at night with a daily high of around 26°C-28°C.

Health

We recommend travellers to take precautions against malaria and we recommend speaking with your GP or personal physician four to six weeks before departure.

Travellers from, or passing through, countries declared as yellow fever infected areas must have an international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever upon arrival into Botswana.

Money & credit cards

Extras can be paid for with Visa, MasterCard and traveller's cheques. US dollars, Pounds, Euros and Rands are accepted but we will give change in the local currency. Diners Card and American Express Cards are not accepted.

Tipping guideline

Tipping is not obligatory but is generally accepted. Rates are US$15 per guest per day for the guide and US$10 per guest per day for the rest of the staff.

Special requests

Chief's Camp prides itself on its personalised services. Please let us know if you have any special requests, interests, dietary requirements, allergies or medical conditions.