Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy-season thunderstorms and peak breeding activity for migratory birds.
Rainy-season thunderstorms and peak breeding activity for migratory birds.
Chief's Camp
Moremi, Botswana · Private reserve
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Full board+ (FB+)
All meals and beverages, Twice-daily game viewing activities and 3 more
11 rooms
Bush Pavilion, Geoffrey Kent Suite · Sleeps up to 24 guests
Children 6 and over
Family rooms available
By air
30 min from Chief's Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$3,440
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Chief's Camp
Chief's Camp sits on the north of Chief's Island in Moremi Game Reserve, with raised, thatched buildings facing a watering hole and the Okavango floodplains. Ten Bush Pavilions have private decks, plunge pools and outdoor showers, while the Geoffrey Kent Suite offers more space and dedicated staff for families. Twice-daily game viewing anchors the stay, with seasonal mokoro excursions adding a quieter perspective from the water. Between outings, there is a shared pool, spa and gym. Children aged six and over are welcome, with a dedicated retreat for games and nature lessons.
“Private plunge pools and a wildlife-rich island setting make this a strong choice for travellers who want comfort between game drives; the family suite and children’s retreat give families room to settle in.”
Best for
FamiliesLuxury seekersHoneymoonersBirders
Known for
What you can expect to see
LionLeopardCheetahWild dogElephantBuffaloRhinoBirdlife
Chief's Island brings together big cats, African wild dogs and floodplain birdlife, with wildlife viewing continuing from camp beside the watering hole.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board+ (FB+)
Special offer: Stay 3 nights and pay for 2 for new bookings and travel through 31 December 2026, in any room type. Combinable with other stay/pay offers and long-stay rates, but not other offers. Availability applies; the offer can be withdrawn.
Included
- All meals and beverages
- Twice-daily game viewing activities
- Airstrip transfers
- Laundry services
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Mokoro excursions
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Flights
- Gratuities
Flights, landing fees, road transfers between camps, travel insurance and gratuities are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Spa treatments, boutique purchases and scenic helicopter flights cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Children's programme
- Library
- Bar
- Restaurant
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 24 guests
- Bush Pavilion10 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · Four-poster bed, Air-conditioning, En-suite bathroom, Private deck, Private plunge pool, Outdoor shower
- Geoffrey Kent Suite1 at the property · sleeps 4 adults and 2 children · Air-conditioning, Private plunge pool, Private deck, Kitchen, Lounge, Private boma
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Chief's Airstrip
- 30 min transfer
- Chief's Camp
- How you arrive
- By air · 30 min from Chief's Airstrip
- Transfers
- Fly to Chief's Airstrip, then take the included 30-minute drive to camp. Light-aircraft luggage is limited to 20 kg per person, including hand luggage, in soft-sided bags.
- Luggage
- 20 kg per person in soft bags
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- Ages 6 and over. Family rooms available
- Accepted currencies
- USD, GBP, EUR, ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
Botswana
Level 1: Exercise normal safety precautions
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for Botswana (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy-season thunderstorms and flowering waterlilies.
Rainy-season thunderstorms and flowering waterlilies.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy season and the start of elephant rutting.
Rainy season and the start of elephant rutting.
Apr
GoodWildlife: The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
May
GoodWildlife: The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
Jun
GoodWildlife: The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
The wet season gives way to drier conditions; buffalo, antelope and elephant herds increase, attracting big cats.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Dry-season big-cat viewing and mokoro excursions when water levels allow.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Showers green the landscape, migratory birds return and lions are active on the hunt.
Showers green the landscape, migratory birds return and lions are active on the hunt.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Showers green the landscape, migratory birds return and lions are active on the hunt.
Showers green the landscape, migratory birds return and lions are active on the hunt.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.