Sitatunga Private Island

Sitatunga Private Island, designed by Dereck Joubert and with interiors by Beverly Joubert, is a luxurious Réserve-Collection safari camp nestled deep within Botswana's Okavango Delta. This unique retreat is entirely surrounded by water, offering an immersive aquatic safari experience. The camp's design, inspired by "Robinson Crusoe" and local Okavango fishing ancestries, features thick pole woodwork reminiscent of salvaged sailing masts, giant basket shapes, and environmentally friendly bamboo structures. The interior boasts a serene blue theme with vintage Persian carpets, blue trade bead curtains, and soft flowing silk and linen. Guests can relax in two expansive, tree-canopy suites, enjoying breathtaking views over the lagoon and delta waters. Each suite is equipped with a private indoor lounge, double vanity bathroom, indoor shower, outdoor sala, and plunge pool, along with complimentary professional camera and lens sets and high-quality binoculars. The camp offers unparalleled opportunities to observe rare sitatunga antelope from the camp and by boat, which is the primary activity. Other wildlife encounters include viewing elephants, crocodiles, and hippos by boat, with the added option of guided walking safaris. The culinary experience, personally curated by the executive chef, pays homage to Botswana's river people. Sitatunga Private Island provides an extraordinary blend of luxury, unique design, and intimate wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most pristine wildernesses, making it a perfect destination for discerning travelers seeking an authentic and exclusive safari.

Highlights

• Located on an isolated private island within Botswana's Okavango Delta
• Designed by Dereck Joubert with interiors by Beverly Joubert, featuring a unique "Robinson Crusoe" and salvage-inspired aesthetic
• Only two expansive, luxurious suites nestled in the ebony tree canopy with private plunge pools
• Prime location for viewing rare sitatunga antelope from camp and by boat
• Water-based safaris are the primary activity, offering unique perspectives of the Okavango Delta's wildlife and waterways

What makes it special

• One of the few locations globally where guests can consistently see the rare sitatunga antelope
• Exclusive "Réserve-Collection" luxury safari camp and a Relais & Châteaux member
• Complimentary professional camera and lens set provided in each suite for an enhanced photographic safari experience
• Immersive water-based safari activities including motorized boating and traditional mokoro excursions
• Environmentally conscious design utilizing sustainable materials like bamboo and built to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings

Facilities

• Two luxury safari suites with private indoor lounge, double vanity bathroom, indoor shower
• Outdoor sala and private plunge pool for each suite
• Environmentally friendly air conditioning over bed areas
• Complimentary professional camera and lens set and high-quality binoculars in each suite
• Personalized culinary experiences by an executive chef
• Motorized boats for water-based safaris
• Traditional poled mokoro excursions (water levels permitting)
• Guided walking safaris
• Tag-and-release fishing (March to December)
• Spa treatments available in-suite or on outdoor decks