Luxury Camps of Botswana: Sanctuary Retreats

On arrival at the Kasane Airport, the Chobe Chilwero staff will greet you and transfer you to the camp.

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is a luxurious riverside retreat in the heart of the bush, where guests can enjoy a spectacular sunset cruise on the Chobe River or unwind with a pampering session in the spa.

The balance of the day is at leisure to relax or begin your exploration of the National Park.

A hearty full English and continental breakfast is prepared by Chef Phinias and served before departing for your morning game viewing activity.

Elephants feature largely on any activity at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, as the largest population left in Africa occupies this northern corner between Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Game drives in open-sided 4 x 4 vehicles bring these grey giants into easy reach as they drink and frolic at the water's edge in their boisterous herds. Thrilling game drives lead by qualified professional guides bring you close to hippos, buffalos, puku and other animals that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. The puku, a small rusty-brown antelope, alongside impala, kudu and red lechwe, are only a few of the common antelope found here. Naturally, lion and leopard are also found in the area.

The best way to end a day of safari here is sipping on a cocktail while watching an African sunset over the still waters of the Chobe River from the comfort of one of the specially designed riverboats. Sundowner cruises are also a great way of seeing buffalo up close as they come out of the shade to graze in the cooler evenings and elephants as they wade in the river. Chobe is renowned for its abundance of dramatic sable and roan antelopes with their impressive horns. Sitatungas - antelope with splayed feet to help them run in swamps - are often seen here, as are the wild dog and lion that prey upon them.

Following breakfast you will be transferred to the Kasane Airport for your flight to the airstrip at Chief's Camp.

Oh arrival the staff of Chief's Camp will transfer you to the lodge.

Sanctuary Chief's Camp is located in the exclusive Mombo Concession in the Moremi Game Reserve on Chief's island. The Moremi is known as the 'predator capital of Africa'.

The balance of the day is at leisure to relax or begin your exploration of the Moremi National Park.

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 like it. The rich aroma combined with the excitement of what sightings the African bush might offer today is enough to get anyone up and about. Before departing for your morning game viewing activity enjoy a scrumptious full English and continental breakfast.

Expert guides are always on hand to share their wealth of wildlife knowledge as you explore the Delta in modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives. The game viewing opportunities at Sanctuary Chief's Camp are awe-inspiring. On the plains one may find the roaming lions that prey on the thousands of antelope, zebra and buffalo who live here all year round. There are also healthy populations of wild dog. These extremely rare predators have been hunted to the point of extinction in most areas of Africa and this is one of their last strongholds. There are several local lion prides and leopards, genet cats and hyena are in abundance.

Your afternoon game drive ends with classic sundowner cocktails and canapes at a specially selected spot. There are few things as spectacular as the sight of an African sunset, especially if you are also lucky enough to hear the call of a fish eagle, as yet another day comes to an end.

Return to the camp for pre-dinner drinks around the boma area as you discuss the sightings of the day with friends and family. Dinner is freshly prepared - in the middle of the African bush.

Follwoing breakfast and a final game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Maun.