Sable Alley
Khwai Private Concession
Accommodation
Sable Alley was build at the edge of a forest under shady trees. In front of camp, an open grass plain allows for uninterrupted views of the resident pod of around 30 hippos and any other animals that may decide to visit camp.
The main area boots large decks with many corners to sit and relax. An open fire place was build just in front of the main area, inviting guests to enjoy a pre-dinner drink after a successful day of safari. There is also a swimming pool. The whole camp looks inviting and pleasant.
Each of Sable Alley's twelve luxurious tents have an uninterrupted view of the lagoon, with en suite bathrooms, private verandahs and private, indoor & outdoor showers. Two of these are comfortable family units with two interconnected tents. Sandy pathes link the rooms to the main area.
Location
The massive 200,000 hectare Khwai Private Reserve (NG18) comprises some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, open floodplains, rivers and mopane woodland. The reserve lies in the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta adjoining the Moremi Game Reserve. NG18 is a private concession and in contrast to neighbouring NG19 self-drivers and mobile safari operators are not allowed to enter the reserve.
It is a thirty minutes flight from Maun or 60 minutes from Kasane to the Khwai Private Airstrip (Banoka), followed by a 20-minute drive to camp.
Camps in the concession include Sable Alley, the more exclusive Tuludi, the adventurous Skybeds, Little Sable amd the rustic Hyena Pan Camp.
Wildlife
The life source for this area is the Khwai River - the northernmost "finger" of the Okavango Delta alluvial fan. It supports large animals such as hippo and crocodile with buffalo and red lechwe often seen grazing along the fringe. The area is a mix of woodland, floodplains, swamps and grassland, making it a paradise for zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, elephant, leopard, lion, baboon. Even wild dog and cheetah can be found in the area.
Activities
Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, mokoro rides (water permitting), boat trips, walking safaris (12 yeary+), fishing (seasonal March to Dec).
Sable Alley on the map
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