10 Campgrounds in North-West District: Best hotel deals for 2023

June 10, 2023 Agatha Simes

Discover the best Campgrounds in North-West District including Muchenje Campsite & Cottages, Sable Alley, Mwandi View, Leopard Plains, Hyena Pan, Ihaha Campsite, Third Bridge Campsite, Askiesbos Okavango Delta, Jump Street Chalets, Little Sable.
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1. Muchenje Campsite & Cottages

B334 Kachikau Road, Kasane, Chobe National Park Botswana
Excellent
67%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 322 reviews

Muchenje Campsite & Cottages

Muchenje Campsite & Cottages provides self-catering accommodation and camping. It is set in the Chobe Enclave, 7.2 km from the Chobe National Park Ngoma gate (60 km from Kasane, Botswana via tarred road and 80 km from Katima Mulilo Namibia). A peaceful, secure and beautifully treed property with water and a small shop for ice, meat and fresh vegetables.

Chobe Base

Reviewed By TaylorsTripping

Muchenje Campsite proved the perfect base for our stay in Chobe. Haydn and his Team's attention to detail from the chipped pathways to the swept camp sites, the little essentials shop plus all the infrastructure services of power & water really ticks all the boxes. On top of this is the lawned area around the pool plus the viewing deck when one just wants to chill. Then of course you have a magnificent view over the Chobe Floodplains and your are less than 10 kms into Chobe GR proper.

2. Sable Alley

Mathiba St. Maun, Moremi Game Reserve Botswana
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 103 reviews

Sable Alley

Sable Alley is a complete rebuild of a favourite old bush camp. Overlooking a lagoon that’s connected to the Khwai and Sable Alley rivers, just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve, this enviable location means the game literally comes to us. From the swimming pool, lounge, outdoor seating areas and all the guest’s tents there are uninterrupted views of the resident pod of around 30 hippos and the large herds of plains game, elephant and buffalo coming to drink – an idyllic way to spend an afternoon, especially with a cold gin and tonic in hand. When you are ready to explore further afield, Sable Alley’s expert guides are on hand to interpret the sights, smells, and sounds of the bush. The massive 440,000 acre Khwai Private Reserve comprises some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, open floodplains, rivers and mopane woodland. This range of habitats means an array of wildlife, including lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo and of course the eponymous sable antelope. Game viewing will not just be from safari vehicles (both during the day and at night). At Sable Alley we also offer mokoro safaris —enjoy being gently ‘poled’ along the water in a traditional canoe—a wonderful way to do some bird watching and game viewing. Boating is a highlight when water levels are high. Back at camp, your home in the bush is one of our spacious and stylish tents. Elevated onto raised decks, each of the camp’s twelve luxurious tents has an uninterrupted view of the lagoon, with en suite bathrooms, private verandahs and private, indoor & outdoor showers where you can wash off the dust of each truly memorable day. Two of these are comfortable family units with interconnected tents. End a day of exhilarating game viewing with a night drive where you will encounter nocturnal creatures such as leopard, spiky porcupines and fearless honey badgers.

Wish I was still there

Reviewed By Kolobezko

This was second lodge on our 10 days trip to Botswana and we loved everything about it. Lodge itself is beautiful! All the common areas are open space and facing water hole filled with hippos. Animals come to have a drink all day long, so you can have your drink and watch baboons, impalas, even elephants come by. Incredible. " Tents" are stunning, incredibly spacious with large dressing/bathroom area, indoor and outdoor shower, deck overlooking water. Food was fantastic, you always had couple of choices of main course and presentation was always beautiful. The best part however were game drives. We had phenomenal tracker Tizzar and every game drive exceeded our expectations. This was my 11 th African safari, but by far the best one and I hope to return. 5 star all the way!

3. Mwandi View

B334 Transit Road, Kavimba Botswana
Excellent
65%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 79 reviews

Mwandi View

Mwandi View is managed and operated by the owners and boasts 8 x elevated tented self-catering units with en-suites (sleeps 2 people each), 1 self-catering family unit with en-suite (sleeps 4 people) , 12 fenced and serviced campsites with manicured lawns and electricity. Campers have shared ablutions A Main Complex incorporates an Infinity pool, bar and restaurant - all overlooking the Chobe river. Comfortable, affordable family accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere with great views in an ideal location.

Superior service

Reviewed By Meander40108328540

One of the best surprises we have had in Botswana. This family run Lodge offers not only excellent food but superior service in 5star Safari tents. We can highly recommend this establishment as we changed our planned 1 night stay to 3 nights....we will definitely be back.

4. Leopard Plains

A3, Maun, Ngamiland East Botswana
Excellent
76%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Leopard Plains

Experience in the middle of the bushveld a luxurious oasis of tranquility and relaxation. Leopard Plains is conveniently situated on the doorstep to the famous Okavango Delta closed to Maun and the perfect start or end for your adventure tour through Botswana by car or aeroplane (airstrip 1 km from lodge).

Never Again

Reviewed By erasmu483462

Very Cold in May, no heating we had -2 degrees, Shower bad but my women would not use the shower when you have minus degrees inside!! Food with few light in the dining room. You can´t see nothing. price very high for this quality we had booked with Booking.com The Hotel write us many times to pay by bank transfer, we can´t understand this. The Hotel write us a payment with credit card is only with a charge of 4% posible!!!!! The Hotel wrote us -Mrs. Petra- the cancel the reservation when we don´t pay. The reservation was booked with Guaranty of Booking, Com We had much discussions with Petra and so we decided to pay in Cash. Never again !!

5. Hyena Pan

Ng18, Moremi Game Reserve Botswana
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 116 reviews

Hyena Pan

Hyena Pan is a tranquil tented camp in private concession area NG18 better known as Khwai. The concession area borders the Moremi National Park and the Khwai River in the South and the Chobe National Park to the East. The camp is positioned 12kms north of the Khwai river, within Cathedral Mopane forrest overlooking a natural Mopane Pan. The pan is a constant water supply to many species.

Wonderful outlook across water-filled pan

Reviewed By alan2303

We stayed for three nights and had a wonderful time. Our guide Naku, excuse the spelling, collected us from the airstrip and was with us throughout our stay. We enjoyed a late afternoon game drive on our way to the camp including our first sundowners before reaching the camp as darkness was falling. Our tented accommodation was on a raised platform overlooking the water and was comfortable and clean. The staff sang a lovely welcome song and we were given a brief orientation talk. Everyone was very friendly and the service levels were very good. Lots of staff training was evident. Food was announced by the chef and beautifully presented. Vegetarian choices were available. We had early morning and late afternoon game drives with a good number of species sighted. Wild dogs, Lions, Wild cat and Leopard and many antelope and Elephant. Good bird knowledge shown too. The area is quite wooded so don’t expect plains species in any number. The Hyena didn’t show up but footprints around the tent each morning showed they were about somewhere. Fantastic Elephant encounters from the deck of the camp at several times in the day and evening. Coffee stops, a wonderful bush picnic lunch laid out by the staff, high tea and daily sundowners meant we never went hungry or unrefreshed. We were always met on arrival and escorted to our vehicle on departure. Everyone checked how we were and showed interest in our experiences. The camp wasn’t full and could cope well with more visitors. Overall we couldn’t find any fault. We had hot water bottles for our beds and first thing in the morning and blankets whenever we needed them. It was winter. We did brave the pool mainly for its marvellous setting. No shortage of hot water in the tent. A perfect camp for including in your safari and a good contrast being on the dry side rather than the wetter delta area and the more commercial Chobi river camps.

6. Ihaha Campsite

Chobe National Park Botswana
Excellent
30%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
8%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 61 reviews

Ihaha Campsite

Just Okay

Reviewed By Moesi_Kush

Ihaha campsite was very lovely, being so close to the river and seeing the animals was beautiful.. until we had to use the ablution blocks. Unfortunately, they were very filthy and were only being attempted to be “fixed” during our stay. Im pretty sure they could do better

7. Third Bridge Campsite

Moremi Game Reserve Botswana
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 140 reviews

Third Bridge Campsite

Wonderful

Reviewed By Moesi_Kush

Third Bridge had the most friendliest staff ever! Their ablution blocks were always squeaky clean too. We had a chance to see a pride of lions right by the gate and many more. Unfortunately for us, it rained alot though

8. Askiesbos Okavango Delta

Samochima Village Krokovango Crocodile Farm, Shakawe Botswana
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 7 reviews

Askiesbos Okavango Delta

A small private tented camp 10km from Shakawe, on a agro tourism farm. Perfect for people who want to be on their own, in a natural Bush setting. Hippos, sivets, bushbuck, crocodiles, and other animals can be seen. We provide self-catering tented accommodation with beautiful outside showers.

Most beautiful setting!

Reviewed By rice086

This property is a natural paradise. Om the banks of the panhandle set among a verdant forest of trees. The staff are friendly and attentive, typical of most Motswanans, especially the chef. The hosts were wonderful! Price is excellent considering what other establishments in the delta charge. Highly recommend staying here.

9. Jump Street Chalets

Maun, Ngamiland East Botswana
Excellent
13%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
17%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 24 reviews

Jump Street Chalets

Past glory

Reviewed By Rein v

We arrived at jump street chalets and asked the reception lady if she had rooms available. She said that she only had 3 rooms left (at that moment nobody was there) so we were lucky as we were with the 3 of us. They showed us the rooms which were very basic but after a long drive from north gate we were not to critical. Price per room 650 pula excluding breakfast. My room did not have a key (they only found out after I unpacked) and had to repack and move to another room (were they not fully booked..?). Beds were terrible, mattresses should have been replaced years ago. We did not have water which was not disclosed when we came in. Reception staff was friendly but dishonest about the facility. This place needs a serious upgrade (everything is very old) else it will die very soon. Positive thing was that we got a discount because of the water issue.

10. Little Sable

Khwai Private Reserve, Khwai Botswana
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 9 reviews

Little Sable

An intimate tented retreat amongst the shimmering grasslands of Khwai Private Reserve in the Okavango Delta. A plethora of activities await, including game drives, mokoro excursions, and boat safaris. Keep your eyes peeled, because there are species such as lions, leopards, hippos, elephants, zebras and even pangolins to be found. Accommodation is in Meru style tents with en suite bathrooms.

Great Spot!

Reviewed By Chalky65

My husband and I flew into the Delta and spent three nights at the Jackal and Hide in October. Expecting something quite basic, we were pleasantly surprised by the comfort of the tents and the camp in general. Our hosts, Barbara and Thomas, were quite gracious and would also meet us on the return from our game drives with cold towels. The food was very good and was accompanied each evening by a wine selection. Our visit was part of a Pangolin photo safari and we were accompanied on our game drives by Sabine Stols, our photo host, who provided us with tips and info on how to get great shots. Wax was our spotter/driver and did everything he could to ensure we saw as many animals as possible (including that elusive leopard). We also did twice see a pack of wild dogs with a kill. They had a den near the camp. It was very warm but dry heat when we were there and got up to 109 F in the tent one afternoon. But the ceiling fan did help and we had brought cooling towels with us as well. On two of the nights were were there we were visited by an elephant right outside our tent so that provided some excitement as well! We were very pleased with our visit!

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