Sanctuary Chief's Camp

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Sanctuary Chief's Camp

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$4,350 pps · per night

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Okavango Delta

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Sanctuary Chief's Camp

About the lodge

An overview of Sanctuary Chief's Camp.

In the eastern section of the vast Okavango Delta, lies Moremi Game Reserve, a region of startling contrasts - a waterless center of Savannah and dry woodland surrounded by lily-filled waterways, scattered floodplains, lagoons, riverine forest and palm-fringed islands. Chief Island is one of these islands and considered as having the finest game-viewing in Southern Africa.

Highlights

  • Located in Chief's Island, Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
  • Experiences: Big Five, scenic helicopter flights over the delta, viewing the multitude of water birds and pods of grunting hippos.

The Details

Consistently rated by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the top safari destinations in Botswana, Chief’s Camp offers guests superb service, fine cuisine, luxurious accommodation, and exceptional opportunities to view the Big Five, all in splendid seclusion.

Chief’s Camp provides ten Luxury Pavilions and a Luxury Suite, all nestled in a shady jackalberry and sausage tree woodland.

Luxury Pavilions

The Luxury Pavilions feature four-poster beds draped with mosquito netting, an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and outdoor shower, a sitting area, air conditioning, overhead fans, a private dining area, and a viewing deck with comfortable seating and a terrace pool.

The Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite

The Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite offers complete privacy and supreme comfort for up to six guests. Additional features include a kitchen, indoor lounge, private boma, and secluded deck areas. The suite comes equipped with a private vehicle, guide, chef, waiter, and housekeeper.

Camp Facilities

Facilities at the camp include a bar, library, dining area, swimming pool, spa, and a split-level main deck that boasts expansive views over the winding waterways of the floodplain.

Game Drives and Unique Experiences

Expert guides accompany guests on early morning and late afternoon game drives in the local area, known as the "predator capital" of Africa. During the season, tranquil mokoro trips provide a serene way to view water birds, pods of grunting hippos, and plains wildlife from the water.

Scenic Helicopter Flights

Guests can enjoy scenic helicopter flights over the delta, showcasing spectacular aerial views of areas unreachable by vehicle or boat.

Wildlife and Birdlife

Large numbers of plains game and predators are found throughout the year. Following the recent introduction of rhino to this concession, the area is now home to the Big Five. Predators include several lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and the rare and endangered wild dog. Large herds of elephant and buffalo frequent the area. Species such as blue wildebeest, steenbok, giraffe, greater kudu, impala, Burchell's zebra, and tsessebe are abundant, as are water-dwelling antelope like sitatunga and red lechwe, thanks to the region’s flood levels.

The area is also home to over 400 species of birds, including the African fish eagle, Bateleur, Crested and Wattled cranes, Black-tailed godwit, Sacred ibis, Green pigeon, and the rare and elusive Pel’s fishing owl.

For All Travelers

Sanctuary Chief's Camp is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families seeking a luxury safari getaway.

Price Includes

Accommodation, all meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (excluding premium brands and Champagne), all game-viewing activities, laundry services, emergency medical evacuation, park fees, and airstrip transfers.

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Rates and pricing.

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Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 30 Sept 2026

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Sanctuary Chief's Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Peak / migration

1 Jun 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, twice-daily game viewing activities, and round-trip transfers

$4,350

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, twice-daily game viewing activities, and round-trip transfers

$3,400

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, twice-daily game viewing activities, and round-trip transfers

$2,400

Festive

21 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

All Inclusive - All meals, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, twice-daily game viewing activities, and round-trip transfers

$4,350

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Exclusive offer

Available right now.

Stay & Pay

Stay for 5 nights and only pay for 4 | Valid for travel from 1 Sep - 31 Dec 2026 | Terms and conditions apply

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Abercrombie & Kent (Sanctuary Retreats)'s 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Offer

50% off the stay for one guest (you or your partner)

Couples honeymooning at Sanctuary Retreats camps and lodges across East & Southern Africa (including Chief's Camp) receive 50% off the stay for one partner. Valid for travel within six months of the date of marriage, for two guests travelling together, with a minimum two-night stay. A marriage certificate is required. The offer can be combined with the Long Stay discount but cannot be stacked with any other offers. Note: the Geoffrey Kent Suite at Chief's Camp is excluded.

Minimum stay
2 nights
Valid
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
Booking
Valid for travel within six months of date of marriage
Proof
Marriage Certificate required
Combinable
Can be combined with Long Stay discount; cannot be combined with other offers

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Sanctuary Chief's Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages

Stay
6+
Game drives
6+
Walking safari
12+

Programmes & care

Kids' programme

Accommodation

Family unit available.

Child rates

Children 6 and younger free of charge. 7–15 years sharing with two adults: child rate. 7–15 years sharing with one adult: adult rate. Two children sharing with one adult: one child rate + one adult rate. 16+ adult rate. Children 15 and younger must share with an adult.

Notable exceptions

  • Geoffrey Kent Suite is a 2-bedroom family unit (max 4 adults + 2 children) that includes exclusive use of a game vehicle, private guide, private chef, dedicated waiter and housekeeper — effectively a private-vehicle workaround built into the suite product. A paid private vehicle and guide is also available to other guests at approx. USD 650/vehicle/day. Geoffrey Kent Suite is explicitly excluded from the Honeymoon Offer, Stay 5 Pay 4, and Single Supplement Waiver. The "Children Stay Free" offer applies to children 15 and younger, max four children per booking, valid 1 Jan–31 May & 1 Sep–31 Dec 2026.

Water safari

Out on the water.

Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Chief's Camp. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.

Mokoro

Mokoro Canoe Excursions

Chief's Camp offers included mokoro canoe excursions as a standard activity for guests. The excursions are seasonal and subject to an age restriction of 12 years and older. This traditional Okavango Delta experience is complimentary as part of the lodge's included activities.

Included in stay (complimentary). Minimum age: 12 years old. Validity: Seasonal (not available all year round). Boating is listed separately as not included at this property.

Cost
complimentary
Availability
Seasonal

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

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Plan your dream safari at Sanctuary Chief's Camp.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Sanctuary Chief's Camp: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

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