Botswana Redefined – A Slow Safari Concept

On arrival at Maun Airport, you'll be met by the lodge's representative who will help transfer you to your scheduled flight to Khwai airstrip. On arrival, you're then met by your safari guide and transferred to the tented camp. You can now breathe in the fresh air and relax. Chat to the guide and the camp manager to organise your day's scheduled game viewing activities.

Spacious and romantic, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's eight bell tents take glamping to new levels. All have luxurious king or twin beds, with fluffy down duvets, feather pillows, and plush mattresses. Add rugs, butler trays, Victorian-style pot plants, and swish cane furniture and you have all the modern comforts, complete with vintage style. Each tent has its own en-suite bathroom with a basin, flushing toilet, and large bucket shower, which is filled with warm water when you need it.

Enjoy two days filled with wonderful game viewing. This area is renowned for its high concentrations of predators, such as lion and leopard, and huge herds of elephant and buffalo.

The wildlife sightings in the Khwai area are truly extraordinary and the focus of your stay. While in camp, you'll have the opportunity to see some of the most prolific wildlife in Africa, including plentiful general plains game, as well as hundreds of bird species.

Overlooking the Khwai River, Feline Fields Vintage Camp's lounge and dining tents are the perfect place to kick back and relax during the heat of the day and enjoy flavourful meals while sharing stories of the day's adventures.

Today is the day to pack your bags and say your good-byes to the Khwai region. You'll board a helicopter for a scenic transfer, flying over the Okavango, to reach a very remote area in the Kalahari.

This is a desert like no other, an ancient land of semi-arid savannah that seems to stretch forever, filled with a rich diversity of life. This is the ancestral homeland of Africa's First People – the San Bushmen – whose fascinating culture permeates everything in this incredible destination.

Arrive at the lodge, where you're met by the safari guide and lodge manager who will take you through the activity options.

Feline Fields Lodge sits in the northern reaches of the Kalahari, to the west of the Okavango Delta, not far from the Namibian border. Completely off-grid, using state-of-the-art solar technology, it's a retreat in every sense of the word, offering a range of activities from desert biking, game drives, and horse riding to guided walks, tennis, and even bush golf. 

You'll enjoy fireside storytelling and walks in the Kalahari with the San, as well as visits to local villages. Inside the local village, you'll have the chance to witness genuine mystical and spiritual trance dances. This is considered a rare and sacred experience.

You might choose to spend the day at the lodge, relax at the pool, book a spa treatment, and immerse yourself fully in nature. From meeting the San to spending a night under a million stars, Feline Fields Lodge is all about creating magical moments for you and your loved ones.

On game drives in the Kalahari you can explore the impressive landscapes and unique environments that make this desert so special. It's not a prime game viewing area, but you may see elephants and other desert-adapted species, such as gemsbok, hyenas, and honey badgers. Also expect to see amazing birdlife, including ostriches and secretary birds.

Join the San for a guided walk, learning about their traditional way of life and the plants and animals that sustain them. You'll find out about the medicinal qualities of the endemic flora and how to find water and store it, keeping it fresh for weeks, as well as how to make fire and find food.

The Kalahari is perfect for horse riding, with its vast, largely flat landscape making it exciting to explore from the saddle. Enjoy guided trails through this unique environment and stop for a bush breakfast or lunch along the way.

You'll have your own sand bike for your use during your stay. Feel free to cycle at will in and around the lodge or venture into the wilderness with a guide to explore further afield.

(Package based on a bush suite. Chat to us to upgrade to a pool suite).

Today marks the end of your safari. After breakfast, you'll be transferred by road to Maun. Speak to a consultant if you'd like to extend your safari or add another destination. Victoria Falls makes for a wonderful addition.