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Lodge · Kalahari
Feline Fields Lodge
Feline Fields Lodge sits in a remote corner of Botswana's Kalahari, a private desert retreat where guests divide their days between game drives, horseback rides through the dunes, bushman walks with the San and long afternoons by a saltwater pool. The villas are spacious and family-friendly, the activities flexible and the setting genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country.
From $1,320 per person sharing, per night
Lodge · Kalahari
Feline Fields Lodge
From $1,320 per person sharing, per night
Enquire nowFeline Fields Lodge sits in a remote corner of Botswana's Kalahari, a private desert retreat where guests divide their days between game drives, horseback rides through the dunes, bushman walks with the San and long afternoons by a saltwater pool. The villas are spacious and family-friendly, the activities flexible and the setting genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country.
Location · Kalahari
From, per person · night · $1,320
About the lodge
An overview of Feline Fields Lodge.
Feline Fields Lodge sits in a remote corner of Botswana's Kalahari, a private desert retreat where guests divide their days between game drives, horseback rides through the dunes, bushman walks with the San and long afternoons by a saltwater pool. The villas are spacious and family-friendly, the activities flexible and the setting genuinely unlike anywhere else in the country.
Highlights
- Remote private location in the heart of Botswana's Kalahari Desert
- Spacious villas, several with private heated plunge pools and teak decks
- Saltwater swimming pool, tennis court, mountain bikes and boules in the desert
- Cultural walks and evenings with the local San bushmen
- Optional helicopter transfers connecting the Kalahari with the Okavango Delta
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcomed, with a dedicated Family Villa offering a separate room for kids
- The lodge is genuinely remote, expect limited mobile signal and a long road transfer or charter flight from Maun
The Details
Feline Fields Lodge sits in a vast, little-visited corner of Botswana's Kalahari, a landscape of pans, grasslands and endless desert horizons. The setting feels worlds away from the better-known camps of the Okavango, and that is the point. Guests come here for solitude, big skies and a different rhythm of safari.
The lodge pairs naturally with Feline Fields Vintage Camp on the Khwai River, and many guests combine the two for a contrast between water and desert. Helicopter transfers between the Delta and the Kalahari turn the journey itself into part of the experience.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in a small number of generously sized villas designed for comfort and privacy. The Family Villa is a standout, with a private heated swimming pool, a wraparound teak deck and a separate room for children, giving families their own self-contained space within the lodge. Interiors are bright and contemporary, with the desert framed through every window.
Activities
The Kalahari is not a traditional Big Five destination, so the lodge focuses on a broader range of experiences. Game drives explore the surrounding desert and its specially adapted wildlife, while horseback rides at sunrise take guests across the dunes at a different pace. Mountain biking, tennis, boules and time at the saltwater pool fill the quieter hours.
Cultural encounters with the San bushmen are a defining part of a stay, with morning walks learning about desert survival skills and evenings spent around the fire. Activities run flexibly through the day rather than on a fixed schedule, so guests can choose how full or how slow they want the day to feel.
Dining
Meals at the lodge are a highlight, with a strong kitchen producing varied, beautifully presented dishes despite the remoteness of the location. Dining moves around the property depending on the mood and the weather, from poolside lunches to long evening tables under the desert stars.
Rates Include
- All meals plus a selection of spirits, wines, sparkling wine and non-alcoholic refreshments.
- Morning, evening and full-day game drives.
- A $30 contribution per guest per reservation, donated directly to the Feline Fields Trust.
- Specialised walking activities and interactive village visits with the local Bushmen tribe, accompanied by a translator.
- A range of pursuits including "fat-bike" cycling excursions, horse riding for all abilities, bush golf and tennis.
- Adventurous sleepouts available by prior arrangement for guests staying a minimum of three nights.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 5 Jan 2027
Festive
6 Jan 2026 – 5 Jan 2027
All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, two game drives per day, specialised activities
Included. Complimentary travel insurance, with cancellation cover of up to $5,000 per person, on bookings paid by 25th September 2026. Details
$1,320
per person · night
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.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Feline Fields Lodge, 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 All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari All ages
- Child rates
- 0–3 years free of charge; 4–15 years at 50% of the adult rate; 16+ charged at adult rate. Children under 14 may not stay alone in a room.
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- No dedicated kids' programme
- Exceptions
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Children of all ages are welcome at Feline Fields Lodge. A two-bedroom Family Villa is offered (Adult $1275. Child $638). A private game drive vehicle is available at US$350 per vehicle per day but is not required for families. Note: at the sister property Feline Fields Vintage Camp, children under 5 are not accepted on mokoro rides or walking safaris, and the child rate there applies to 8–15 years — but this policy is for Feline Fields Lodge itself, which welcomes children of all ages.
Walking safari
Built for walking.
Documented walking safari options at Feline Fields Lodge. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.
Walking
Specialised Walking Activities with Local Bushmen Tribe
Guests at Feline Fields Lodge can enjoy specialised walking activities led by the local Bushmen tribe, accompanied by a translator. These excursions include interactive visits to the traditional Bushmen village and are included in the lodge's standard rate.
Included in the rate. Accompanied by a translator. Includes visits to the traditional Bushmen village. No specific duration, group size, or age limits stated.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Included in standard rate
Wilderness trail
Fly Camping Sleepouts
Feline Fields Lodge offers fly camping sleepout experiences, available with prior arrangement for guests staying a minimum of three nights. These overnight bush experiences are included in the standard rate when pre-booked.
Available with prior arrangement. Minimum three-night stay required. Included in the standard rate.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- advance booking required; minimum three-night stay
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Feline Fields Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mokoro Water Safaris
Traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) water safaris are included in the lodge rate at Feline Fields Lodge. These water-based excursions are offered subject to water conditions and are complimentary as part of the all-inclusive package. Children under five are not permitted on mokoro rides.
Included in the rate. Water dependent (seasonal/conditions-based). Children under 5 not accepted on mokoro rides. Children 8–15 pay 50% of adult rate; 16+ pay adult rate.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to water availability/conditions
Boat cruise
Boat-Based Safaris
Motorised boat-based wildlife safaris are included in the lodge rate at Feline Fields Lodge, offered subject to water conditions. These excursions provide guests with a water-level perspective on the surrounding wildlife and waterways.
Included in the rate. Water dependent (seasonal/conditions-based).
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to water availability/conditions
Fishing boat
Catch and Release Fishing
Catch and release fishing excursions are included in the lodge rate at Feline Fields Lodge, offering guests a relaxed water-based activity on the surrounding waterways.
Included in the rate. Water dependent (seasonal/conditions-based).
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- subject to water availability/conditions
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
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 Feline Fields Lodge: 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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