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Unusual hotels in Botswana: 2 stays worth the trip

2 hand-picked stays in Botswana, from safari lodges, desert camps and beyond. Prices start around Rates vary a night at The Dune Camp; our highest-scored pick is Jao Camp.

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Compare at a glance

StayWhereTypeTypical price / nightBest for
Jao Camp Jao Concession, Okavango Delta safari lodges $1,500 - $3,500 (Ultra-luxury) Birdwatchers Check rates
The Dune Camp Deception Valley Private Reserve, Central Kalahari desert camps Rates vary Safari game viewing, Cultural travellers Check rates

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Jao Camp

9.6

Jao Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Extraordinary private 60,000-acre concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta

From $1,500 / night

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Deception Valley Private Reserve, Central Kalahari, Botswana

Eight-room lodge in the 43,000-hectare Deception Valley Private Reserve

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Quick answers

What are the most unusual hotels in Botswana?

Our top pick is Jao Camp in Jao Concession, Okavango Delta. We list 2 standout stays in Botswana, including safari lodges, desert camps.

What is the cheapest unusual hotel in Botswana?

The Dune Camp (Deception Valley Private Reserve, Central Kalahari) has the lowest typical rate on our list, around Rates vary per night. Rates vary by season, so check live prices.

When is the best time to visit Botswana for these stays?

June to October when the Delta is flooded and dry season concentrates game