CHOBE UNDER CANVAS

Chobe River

This is a stripped-back safari with nothing missing – where five-star comfort lives under canvas.

Home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, Chobe National Park is a landscape of striking contrasts. As Botswana’s first and one of its most iconic national parks, this is where wildlife takes centre stage and the river breathes life into every corner. Tucked near the water’s edge in the park’s northern reaches, Chobe Under Canvas brings you closer to the raw, untamed rhythm of this remarkable wilderness.

Set within the wildlife-rich floodplains of Chobe National Park, Chobe Under Canvas offers one of the most immersive and authentic Botswana safari experiences available — where luxury is redefined through space, simplicity and proximity to nature. Positioned in carefully selected private campsites that move periodically to follow wildlife patterns, this low-impact eco camp places you in the heart of one of Africa’s most game-dense regions, renowned for its vast elephant herds, large buffalo populations and frequent predator sightings.

With just five spacious, en-suite canvas tents accommodating a maximum of ten guests, the experience is intentionally intimate and uncrowded. Each tent is thoughtfully designed with comfortable beds, flush toilets and hot bucket showers — blending classic safari nostalgia with modern comfort. The unfenced camp allows wildlife to move freely around you, creating a rare sense of connection — where elephants may pass nearby and the distant call of lions becomes part of your evening soundtrack. There is no family so tent so only children aged 12 and upwards can stay here.

Days are shaped by exceptional safari experiences. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the diversity of Chobe’s landscapes — from riverfront floodplains to teak woodland — while the included photographic river safari offers a unique, water-level perspective of hippos, crocodiles and large herds gathering along the banks. Evenings unfold around the fire with freshly prepared meals and uninterrupted views of the African night sky, delivering a timeless “Out of Africa” atmosphere that feels both grounding and deeply memorable.

With no permanent structures, minimal environmental footprint and a focus on authentic guiding and personal service, this is a luxury under canvas safari in Botswana that prioritises experience over excess. Perfect for travellers seeking a more meaningful, close-to-nature journey, Chobe Under Canvas offers a front-row seat to one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles — raw, refined and quietly unforgettable.

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Botswana Safari Company recommends Chobe Under Canvas as it blends classic safari nostalgia with modern comfort in one of the most authentic Botswana safari experiences available.