Abu Camp has long been one of Botswana's most expensive and most controversial camps - and is now, once again, being run by its founder, Randall Jay Moore. The camp consists of six very luxurious tents raised up on decking. They've been carefully designed with canvas walls and stylish furniture, complete with antique mahogany sleigh-style and four-poster beds. Pictures, ornaments and carvings of elephants adorn the camp. The floors are polished, dotted with rugs, and the en-suite bathrooms are spacious with a shower and bath.

The dining area is set on an expanse of tiered decking; nearby the main lounge is comfortable with big sofas and there's even a small library and a study. The food is good and the service attentive, as you'd expect of a camp that regularly hosts the world's glitterati.

Abu's offers game drives, night drives, walks with the elephants and mokoro safaris - but what marks the camp out is the chance for visitors to spend time and interact with the resident elephant family, a herd of seven elephants, as well as to explore the surrounding area in their company.

For even more exclusivity, The Elephant Villa is a small self-contained villa that can accommodate up to four people; it's five minutes' drive from the main camp.

Lodge overview

Lodge type: Safari

Season: Open Year Round

Geographics

Location: Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana

Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Full Board

Dining style: Group Meals

Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining

Special interests

Riding: The best elephant-back safaris in Africa - amisdst the stunning Okavango Delta - See more of our suggestions of the best places for riding in Botswana

Central communications

Power supply: Generator

Health & safety

Malarial area: Yes

Dangerous animals: High Risk

Extras

Disabled access: On Request

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