Sanctuary Stanley's Camp

In a private concession on the southern tip of Chief’s Island in the Okavango Delta.

Eight tented rooms, raised on wooden decking and looking out over the plains. These are classic luxury tents, with ensuite bathrooms and a colonial feel.

As with any safari, the emphasis here is more on heading out to enjoy the spectacular surroundings than spending too much time in camp.  However, there’s a pool for the hot hours between game drives, and a small library. Food is fresh: soups and salads at lunchtime, tea and cakes in the afternoon and a three course meal at night.

Day and night game drives, and water levels permitting (normally June- September) mokoro trips on the delta. What makes Stanley’s truly special is the optional extra (though if we had anything to do with it, we’d make everyone try it): the elephant experience. Guests have the chance to walk through the bush with three semi-habituated elephant, strolling side by side as the ellies search for food and fallen fruits. This is as close as you’ll come to seeing Africa through the eyes of an elephant and is not to be missed.