The safari industry is in for a shake up in 2017 with the launch of Natural Selection, a collection of owner-operated camps, who have joined together with the common aim of offering unique safari experiences while being an important part of the conservation solution for Africas wildlife. Close encounters with the resident giraffe herd are a highlight, as well as game drives, bush walks and horse riding. San Camp is the elegant sister camp offering a luxurious safari experience while Camp Kalahari offers a more affordable and rustic experience. The Okavango invited you to discover the joy of tracking animals and poling a mokoro Botswana is the perfect natural playground. Its so nice to see the world starting to travel again. It is an extremely charming and charismatic camp consisting of only 9 chalets that has everything you need and everything you dont. Speak to one of our Africa Safari Experts for advice and inspiration, or to create a tailor-made safari based on first-hand travel experience with Natural Selection. Very few people will ever get a chance to witness this hidden jewel of the desert. An affordable base from which to enjoy some superb activities in the Kalahari including meerkat visits, quad biking and bushwalks. Natural Selection will open their next Namibian property,Kwessi Dune Lodge,on the 1st March 2020. It is situated under canopies of palm and acacia trees with quite the diversity of avian life fluttering around the camp. From the creators of the world famous Jacks Camp in the Kalahari comes this new super stylish and luxurious camp in the Okavango Delta. Sable Alley's location on a private reserve ensures that it delivers an exclusive and flexible safari experience. Booked as part of a 2 or 3 night itinerary guests can explore the waterways and islands of the Delta, fish, visit Tsodilo Hills and do game drives across the border in Namibia. Again, this camp perfectly compliments the ruggedness of the surrounding landscape with some finer touches to add to the character of Hoanib Valley. Rooms come in the form of traditional Bakalanga mud or grass huts with quirky touches. Founded by some of the true pioneers of photographic safaris in Southern Africa, together Colin Bell, Dave van Smeerdijk, Dr Jennifer Lalley and James Ramsay have over a century of combined experience in the industry. Here, Uncharted Africa has set up camp in honour and in the style of the man who started it all. Then this little gem is for you. Exploring by 4x4, on foot, quad bike or even horseback- the secrets of the desert are revealed by some of the best guides in the business. Thoughtful service, great food and top guiding combined with good and varied concentrations of wildlife deliver a fantastic all - round safari experience. Natural Selections deep commitment to conservation is matched by their devotion to provide guests with comfort and truly extraordinary experiences. Activities include walking safaris and a visit to a hide next to a waterhole to get a unique perspective of Africas mega-fauna. Weve created a portfolio of welcoming camps and one-of-a-kind experiences that are full of unique soul and colorful character, with extraordinary staff, located in the very heart of where the wild things are. THIS YEAR THE ADVENTUROUSSPIRIT OF JACK BOUSFIELD VENTURES INTO THE OKAVANGO DELTA AND WE COULDNT BE MORE EXCITED. Meno o Kwena lies on the Boteti River, the frontier between the Kalahari and Okavango and offers a more rustic and affordable safari. Another classic and unpretentious camp of 8 tented chalets, Hyena Pan sits along a lagoon that is a magnet for wildlife. Planet Baobab is the budget option for self-drivers. The area hosts large herds of elephant and buffalo and impressive concentrations of predators. Natural Selection does it again with an ultra-luxurious offering that offers a very unique and inspiring property while not overpowering the beauty of the surrounding area. They have partnered with some of the biggest names in the safari industry including Ralph Bousfield (who founded Jacks Camp and a number of other Uncharted Africa camps) and top guide Pete Alilison (author of the famous Whatever you do, dont run). Only 9, Namibian styled chalets make up Etosha Mountain Lodge, thus ensuring a quiet and intimate experience with nature. Moving to the Okavango, explore the beautiful Khwai private reserve, enjoying photo hides, game drives, walks and mokoro rides. So as you can imagine we are putting the champers on ice. Natural Selection are delighted to welcomeThe Jackal & Hideinto the family as of 1st January, 2019. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, and trips to a hide at the edge of a very active waterhole where you can get a ground level view of amazing animals as they come down to drink. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, mokoro (traditional dug-out canoes) and boat excursions of the Deltas secret waterways, and tiger fishing. The big sister to The Jackal and Hide, Sable Alley offers a bit more in the way of luxury for those wanting a few more frills to add to the safari thrills. Elegantly styled to capture the sense of adventure of the original explorers without compromising on comfort, Jacks Camp is unique in style and experience-with some of the most original desert experiences in Africa available. Each accommodation has a limited number of suites, ensuring your experience is totally private and exclusive. Their ethos is firmly rooted in the belief that tourism can be a powerful tool in conserving Africas wilderness, donating 1.5% of their gross revenue to conservation. VAT No 672676205. Read More, The Makgadikgadi Pans is one of the most remote and starkly beautiful beautiful places on earth. There are some desert adapted animals like the gemsbok that you will see as well. San Camp is a 7 bedroom for those who enjoy some of the finer safari things in life. The six-night journeys will offer guests a weekly departure every Sunday to experience this extraordinary landscape from the skies. One of the Founders, Colin Bell, was also one of the founders of the original Wilderness Safaris Company, currently the largest operator in Botswana. The iconicJacks Campin the Makgadikgadi, Botswana is to be rebuilt by and will reopen with a luxurious new look in May 2020 to celebrate the camps 25th anniversary. Founded by one of the biggest names in the business, Natural Selection is fast becoming a major safari operator in the region. The breath- taking Makgadikgadi Pans form the backdrop for impressive and elegantly- styled San camp. This camp is only open during the dry season, April to October, so you dont need to worry about getting rained on (or unwanted visitors if youre concerned about that). The setting is one of the finest you will find in Botswana. Natural Selection have opened their first properties in Namibia. Located just outside of Moremi Game Reserve, deep in the Okavango Delta, lies Mapula Lodge. If booking this property, request the tents that are built up on raised platforms to give you a better view of the vast landscape. Co-founder Dave van Smeerdijk says, Weare excited to offer extraordinary products that we love at affordable prices. The four founders all began their careers in the bush many years ago. WE CANT SIT ON THE FENCE WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO FOSTER THE CO-EXISTENCE BETWEEN HUMANS & ELEPHANTS. Comfort is not compromised, sleeping in fully equipped luxury tents picture real beds and Persian carpets -interspersed with a secluded starlit fly camping adventure transporting you back to days of pioneering explorers. The tents will retain the same traditional dark green exterior canvas and iconic interior lining. A complete range of land and water activities combined to ensure a fantastic all round Okavango safari deal for romantic holidays and intrepid travellers. Conservation is at the very heart of Natural Selection and the business model from the outset has been to craft safaris that not only conserve but give back, to this end Natural Selection return 1% of revenue to various conservation projects. Natural Selection is a collection of family owned businesses who have partnered with the shared purpose of offering unique safari experiences alongside a commitment to conservation. Natural Selection is a group of owner-operated safari camps and lodges in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. Plus, Natural Selection is the only company that operates in this reserve located along the lower reaches of the Okavango Delta. Botswanas abundant waterways, waded through by herds of elephants and leaping lechwe are a powerful contrast to Namibias red-burned dunes, shipwreck skeletons and desert-adapted wildlife. AUS:+61-2-7202-6165, 214 Sullivan St., Suite 2C, New York, NY 10012 NATURAL SELECTION AND ETOSHA HEIGHTS PRIVATE RESERVE SUPPORT THE RELOCATION OF THREATENED CHEETAH. Best of all, it is only a 20-minute drive or 5-minute helicopter from Maun airport. San Camp even has a yoga pavilion for those wanting to start their day with a morning practice as the world comes alive around you. It is located in rugged wilderness and you will have a variety of activities to witness amazing desert adapted animals, large colonies of seals, the skeletal remains of ships claimed by the ocean, and giant sandy dunes. The ten thatch and canvas rooms measure 88 square metres inside and out, andwill feature vintage four-poster beds, striped canvas walls and a beautiful map mural feature wall. Offering genuine hospitality, this exclusive use property is the perfect base for a family or group of friends to explore the 60,000 hectares of pure wilderness that is Etosha Heights Private Reserve. Lying between the wetlands of the Okavango Delta and the deserts of the Kalahari, Meno a Kwena - teeth of the crocodile - offers an interesting safari experience from a semi-arid environment, with starlit sleepouts and seasonal river safaris along the lively Boteti River. Jacks Camps 9 gorgeous chalets are for those who place more emphasis on the luxury and finer details of a safari property while still feeling a part of the natural world. A company limited by guarantee, registered in UK, number 4087771. Shipwreck Lodge is an iconic and unique camp of 10 rooms built and designed to mimic the hull of an ancient ship, the likes that dared to venture too close to the coastline centuries ago. This itinerary features a few extra special activities alongside a traditional Okavango safari a scenic helicopter ride whizzing along the waterways, a peaceful balloon trip over the wetlands and a night below the stars on a private starbed. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. This is also a great camp for families. Set on a beautiful and game rich concession, Dukes Camp is sure to become a new landmark luxury camp in the Okavango. In 2017 there are plans to develop two lodges in South Africas De Hoop National Park (famous for offering the best land based whale watching on the planet) and to expand into Namibia with the opening of two lodges; one in the Nkasa Rupara National Park and another in the Kaokveld. The desert safari experience here is excellent, with a captivating list of activities including game drives, San bushman walks, quad biking and meerkat visits. A complete range of land and water activities combine to ensure a fantastic all round Okavango safari ideal for romantic holidays and intrepid travellers who are looking for something different. Contact us for more information and to start planning your Okavango safari, Off the Beaten Track Luxury Mobile Safari, Family Adventure Safari in the Okavango & Kalahari. The company specializes in mobile camps, family safaris and custom safaris. The 12 rooms are the quintessential safari-style Meru tents that are our favorite to spend nights out in the bush. Tuludi is one of the newest luxury camps in the Okavango, with tree-house style rooms shaded by magnificent leadwood trees and each with its own private plunge pool. Overlooking a lagoon thats connected to the Khwai and Sable Alley rivers, its just. Large lagoons and waterways snaking through one of the most diverse landscapes in the Delta teeming with an even more diverse amount of animal life. See on Google Street Maps Expect a high dose of adventure, exploration and fun. Those who have visited Natural Selections Lekkerwater Beach Lodge and Hoanib Valley Camp will be familiar with her work which decorates the camps. 2018 will see the opening of a lodge in the Mkambati Game Reserve on South Africas Wild Coast. There is a common theme among the camps our clients seem to gravitate towards; less is more. Activities include day and night game drives, hanging with the local colonies of meerkats, bushwalks with Zu/hoasi Bushmen, horseback safaris, and quad bike trips out on the salt pans. Keep up with tour specials, travel tips and everything else an African safari requires. Skybeds is a unique three bed camp open half the year offering overnight stays under the stars. When guests choose Natural Selection, their stay is guaranteed to profoundly contribute, in both the immediate and long-term, to Natural Selections uncompromising belief that ethical safari tourism is the ultimate vehicle for driving the preservation, regeneration and conservation of Africas most spectacularly untamed spaces. Expect uninterrupted views over magical spots like hippo-filled waterholes where large herds of elephant and buffalo come to drink. As tenacious as their commitment to conservation is, so is Natural Selections extraordinary devotion to creating the most exquisitely unique safari experiences for their guests, imbuing the silently sublime sense of awe and adrenaline-pumping adventure of safari with a particular infusion of fun that is reputed only to be had at a Natural Selection camp! You can expect plenty of modern comforts, as well as excellent service and expert wildlife knowledge. Natural Selection have released some of their favourite wildlife sightings videos to their trade partners to encourage safari wanderlust. Natural Selection Travel has a number of amazing camps and lodges in Botswana and Namibia that offers you the opportunity for a complete and diverse safari experience. A must for any Botswana itinerary. The Okavango Spirit is a smart, newly refurbished houseboat with seven en-suite cabins and spacious decks offering wonderful views of the Okavango. This means the priority is creating a portfolio of welcoming camps and one-of-a-kind experiences that are full of unique soul and colorful character, with extraordinary staff, located in the very heart of where the wild things are. Do you like elephants playing in the water just meters from where you sleep? First Light Safaris is just starting to venture into Namibia and our preferred partner is Natural Selection. And a top safari experience with great game viewing too of course. Some of the Okavangos most beautiful scenery forms the backdrop to this safari and the camps complement each other extremely well. The lagoon in front of camp is home to a pod of over 30 hippo and plains game, elephant and buffalo are often seen coming to drink close to camp. Jacks Camp is one of only three camp located in this 1 million acre preserve of classic Kalahari landscape. Mapula Lodge is located on a 220,000 acre private concession in the northern, more remote section of the Okavango Delta. Safari activities include day and night game drives in search of the areas amazing wildlife. Mapula Lodge is a smart colourful luxury camp based on this northern reserve, their luxury private mobile outfit is also based on the Mapula reserve. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro (traditional dug-out canoes) and boat excursions. As the picture below highlights, the top of this clever and unique property is your bedroom under a Botswana, starlit sky. Hyena Pan is located in the Khwai Private Reserve where Natural Selection has exclusive use; no other companies to crowd you on a wildlife sighting. There are only 7 suites, plus, a romantic Sky Suite for guests on a romantic getaway or for those who just need a little break away from the main camp. Natural Selection has converted this area into a prime wildlife viewing refuge for a host of iconic animals like the lion, rhino, elephant, gemsbok, and more. Exciting lodge openings, new trip ideas, and exclusive offers, You can unsubscribe at any The seven room exclusive eco-lodge is in De Hoop Nature Reserve, one of the most dramatic beach locations in South Africa and home to some of the worlds best land based whale watching. This 250-hectare private reserve on the banks of the Thamalakane river is packed with plains game, ideal habitats of river, riverine and dry savannah and offers an abundance of bird life in the area. If you or any of your clients are looking for an exceptional guided safari experience, our Private Safari Guides are an ideal way to add incredible value to any trip by allowing guests the opportunity to see and experience the true wilds of Africa in a very intimate and profound way. Introducing our Botswana Conservation Itinerary UK:+44-20-3318-8904 Set on a stunning private concession in the Okavango Delta, this is one of the few mobile outfits able to offer a private and flexible safari experience away from the crowded national parks. Fringed by palm trees with sweeping views over the salt pans, San Camp is an achingly romantic and truly enchanting Bedouin-style oasis in the Kalahari. Whilst Pangolin Khwai previously only specialised in tailor-made photographic safaris,The Jackal & Hidewill be open to all wildlife enthusiasts. See our This classic and charming 8 tented camp sits in a prime spot to catch all the action of the bush. Combining the two camps offers safari goers an in-depth experience in one of the most startlinglandscapes on the continent, far from the normal tourist track. For those interested in travelling in the dry season hot air ballooning is available too. Some of the most beautiful in all the world. Natural Selection is a collection of family owned businesses, who have joined with the common aim of offering unique safari experiences while being an important part of the conservation solution for Africas wildlife. Track the Kalahari lion, meet meerkats, quad bike, horse ride, walk with the bushmen and sleep beneath the stars for truly unique safari experience. One of Africas most famous camps, Jacks Camp rises like an oasis of luxury from among the lunar like Makgadikgadi Pans. We recommend staying 2 nights as part of your Botswana itinerary. Three thoughtfully designed skybeds offer plenty of comfort, including a private bathroom below deck. A classic itinerary with lovely game viewing enjoyed through a variety of activities. During the dry season when water is scarce, you can watch scores of animals come down to the river to drink; all from the comfort and shade of your tents veranda. The photo hide is a great experience. These expeditions, the first of their kind, will follow the paths of the rivers that feed the Okavango and Kwando river and wetland systems from their sources in the Angolan Highlands into the Okavango Delta and Linyanti in Botswana, and finally, to the sands of the Makgadikgadi.Each safari will be customised to suit guests’ interests, but for the ultimate experience Natural Selection recommends their &ldq. This is a smart ,sophisticated tented camp, stylish yet always with a lovely sense of presence. Situated within a majestic cathedral of mopane trees, Hyena Pan Camp overlooks a watering hole deep within the Khwai Private Reserve, a 200 000 hectare conservancy on the northern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. time. The lush Okavango Delta offers abundant game and exciting land and water safari activities- Tuludi Camp is one of the most stylish and luxurious camps in the Okavango. Camp Kalahari is a wonderful bush camp with a laid back atmosphere. Located in the exclusive Khwai Private Reserve along the lower reaches of the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve, Sable Alley is a little bigger, but still only consists of 12 chalets overlooking a lagoon teeming with life. Little Sable is a gem of a camp with sweeping views over the open grasslands of the game rich Khwai Private Reserve. More of us are making conscious decisions about travelling in a more eco-friendly, impactful, and ethical way. Located in a wildlife biomass hotspot right where the dry Chobe country meets the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, at Sable Alley the wildlife literally comes to us. Guests will stay at Natural Selections award-winning, eco-conscious safari camps and discover the fauna, flora and culture of Namibia with Natural Selections expert guides. The new camps and adventures will focus on quality experiences at affordable prices. The Natural Selection Camps stand out for their individual styles and characters. Natural Selection Travel is an exceptional company with an amazing conservation ethic. If theres one place that should be a must for any Namibia itinerary, it is Etosha Mountain Lodge. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro (traditional dug-out canoes) and boat excursions of the Deltas secret waterways. NO MORE. They are old friends devoted to the simple premise that safari tourism, when done right, can be an incredibly powerful tool for conserving and protecting Africas last great wild places. This is no rough and ready experience high treehouse style structures complete with four poster beds on the open top deck and bathrooms below ensure comfort is never compromised. Activities include game drives, quad bike and sand boarding the dunes, and beach lunches. There are few safari and under canvas experiences in Africa that can compare to Jack's Camp where the pioneering spirit of one man and his family has been translated into a once-in-a-lifetime experience that combines luxury and authenticity with the sheer magnificence of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the endless vistas of the stark and beautiful Kalahari Desert. The atmosphere is that of a small desert oasis with a romantically classic Africa vibe and the sunsets; oh the sunsets. Read More, info@africansafaris.com Hyena Pan is a rustic but comfortable camp with a friendly atmosphere offering an affordable safari experience. Raw Africa at its best get up close and personal with an authentic but luxurious mobile safari in a pristine and exclusive corner of Okavango wilderness. After decades of setting the standard in the Kalahari, the iconic Jacks Camp in Botswana has undergone a full rebuild and has reopened with a luxurious new look. This stunning camp, with only 12 chalets, is situated in a remote section of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Tuludi is Natural Selections version of a ultra-luxurious safari experience in the Okavango Delta. One night is spent fly camping on a palm island guaranteed to leave you with memories for life. From effortlessly reading the bruised clouds on mirage-shimmering horizons, expertly decoding the surrounding symphony of night sounds to identifying lions, elephants and leopards on a first-name basis, Natural Selections guides plant seeds of inspired earth-kindness in the hearts of their guests who take them back home as living campfire stories, igniting imaginations to also make a difference through transformative travel. On the vast Khwai Private Reserve lies Tuludi, the premier luxury camp, Sable Alley their smart tented camp, Jackal and Hide as their mid-range camp and Hyena Pan their most affordable camps. Cape Town: +27-21-671-3090 Visiting the dynamic Boteti river area and Makgadikgadi National Park offers diverse game viewing and the chance to enjoy a fascinating walk with San Bushman. There is no other property that matches Shipwreck Lodge in style and character. It is a small camp of only 6 tented chalets that is situated in the Hoanib Valley in the very remote area of northwest Namibia called, Kaokoland. The setting is a jaw-dropping desert landscape and as with all of Natural Selection properties, Kwessi Dunes compliments the natural world around it. Natural Selection has a variety authentic tented camps and safari lodges. The focus is on, Skybeds is no ordinary safari destination. With your own private camp and guide the days are tailored to suit your personal interests- with a mix of game drives, walking, boating and mokoro adventures. This is an action - packed safari especially designed to capture the imagination of young families and engage youngsters in educational and fun activities in a wilderness setting. Through his work at Wilderness safaris he is recognised as one of the original pioneers of high-end safari tourism and wilderness conservation. One of the loveliest places to stay in Maun, Thamo Telele lies on the Thamalakane River and has the distinction of being Mauns only private game reserve. Affordable and private Okavango Sable Alley now open. A night under the stars completes the experience. Youll feel as if you stepped back in time. 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