The camp of private safari tents, served by private butlers, moves every 5 days to comply with Chobe National Park camping rules.
LOCATION: Chobe Under Canvas is an exclusive tented safari camp, ideally located alongside the Chobe River in northern Botswana. The camp moves every five days to comply with Chobe National Park’s camping rules, ensuring guests stay close to the wildlife while maintaining a light footprint. Its mobile nature and remote setting offer an authentic connection with the wild, bringing guests closer to the sights and sounds of Africa's great riverfront wilderness.
ROOMS: With only five large, walk-in safari tents, Chobe Under Canvas accommodates a maximum of ten guests at a time, ensuring privacy and seclusion whilst evoking the mobile safari camps of old. Each luxury safari tent features a double bed, shaded porch with comfortable chairs, and an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and al-fresco bucket shower, where hot water is delivered on request. Battery-powered lamps provide evening light, creating a peaceful and traditional safari atmosphere.
AMENITIES: The camp includes a central mess tent and bar, where guests can relax between activities with games, books, and reference materials. Meals are freshly prepared and served communally, either under canvas or beneath the stars; delicious Pan-African cuisine cooked over an open fire provides a traditional dining experience. A laundry service is available, and guests are attended to by their own private butler, who ensures every comfort is met. Candle-lit bush dinners are also offered for a truly memorable evening.
ACTIVITIES: Morning and afternoon game drives take guests deep into Chobe National Park in semi-open 4x4 vehicles, accommodating a maximum of six guests each. The vehicles are equipped with charging points for cameras and video equipment. The Chobe River area is one of Africa’s best wildlife regions, home to large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as lions, leopards, and wild dogs. Guests can also enjoy boat-based game viewing, bird watching, and sunset river cruises. With nearly 500 bird species in the region, the birding is exceptional, particularly in the summer months.
SUSTAINABILITY: Chobe Under Canvas operates as a low-impact mobile camp, moving regularly to reduce its environmental footprint and comply with park regulations. With no permanent structures and minimal energy use, it allows the land to recover naturally after each stay. Its simple, mobile design and reliance on traditional safari practices reflect a sustainable approach that respects the delicate Chobe ecosystem.
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