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Sanctuary Chief's Island

Okavango Delta, Botswana·
9.5 / 10
Forbes Five-Star
Condé Nast Gold List
Hotel · Okavango Delta, Botswana

Sanctuary Chief's Island sits on the largest island in the Okavango Delta — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last great wilderness areas on earth. The 12-tent camp offers mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris, walking safaris, and game drives across a landscape that floods seasonally, creating a constantly changing environment. The wildlife — lion, leopard, elephant, and wild dog — is the finest in Botswana.

At a GlanceOkavango Delta, Botswana
City
Okavango Delta
Country
Botswana
Star Rating
5 Stars
Editor Score
9.5 / 10
Price Range
Luxury
Region
Africa
TripAdvisor4.8(369)
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Why We Love It
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Okavango Delta
Mokoro canoe safaris
12-tent camp — intimate and private
Wild dog sightings
Seasonal flooding creates unique landscape
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Nearby
City Museum10 min walk

historical exhibits

Central Park5 min drive

scenic park

Art Gallery15 min walk

contemporary art

Shopping District8 min walk

luxury boutiques

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Editor Score
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Quick Facts
LocationOkavango Delta, Botswana
Stars5-Star Hotel
Best ForBest Safari, Best Luxury
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