Sable Alley
Sable Alley is located in the heart of the 200,000-hectare Khwai Private Reserve, one of Botswana’s most exclusive wildlife areas. The lodge overlooks a lily-covered lagoon visited by elephants, buffalo, and hippos. It combines refined comfort with prime wildlife viewing from camp.
The surrounding habitats include open floodplains, mopane woodland, and riverine forest. These support predators such as lions, leopards, and wild dogs, along with large herds of plains game and over 350 bird species. Sable Alley contributes to conservation and community development. Revenue from stays supports Khwai Village projects and helps transform the area from a former hunting concession into a photographic safari destination.
Guests can enjoy both land and water-based safaris year-round. Highly experienced guides lead the activities, ensuring immersive experiences. The lodge’s setting, exclusivity, and conservation focus offer an authentic connection to the Okavango wilderness.
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Wildlife
- High density of predators, including lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena, and African wild dog.
- Large herds of elephant and buffalo seen regularly.
- Plains game species include giraffe, zebra, kudu, sable antelope, roan antelope, and impala.
- Smaller mammals such as jackal, serval, honey badger, and African civet.
- Birdlife exceeds 350 recorded species, including long-toed lapwing, black egret, slaty egret, and wattled crane.
- Seasonal concentrations of wildlife along floodplains and water channels, with year-round viewing due to permanent water sources in the reserve.
Game Drives
- Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles.
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A maximum of 6-7 guests per vehicle.
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Drives typically last 3–4 hours, depending on sightings and seasonal conditions.
- Led by highly experienced guides familiar with predator tracking and behavior.
- Access to diverse habitats within the private concession for uncrowded wildlife viewing.
Activities & facilities
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Mokoro excursions (water-level dependent)
- Seasonal boating safaris
- Guided bush walks
- Birdwatching (350+ recorded species)
- Predator tracking with KPR rangers
- Cultural visits to Khwai Village
- Fishing (March–December)
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Sleepouts at Skybeds (seasonal)
- Photography from game-viewing hides.
- Swimming pool
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas.
- Spa and wellness treatments
Highlights
- Overlooks a hippo-filled lagoon visited by elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife year-round.
- Frequent predator sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah, and wild dog, plus large herds of elephant and buffalo.
- Diverse habitats with over 50 mammal species and 350+ bird species.
- Activities include day and night drives, walking safaris, mokoro trips, seasonal boating, birding, fishing, cultural visits, and predator patrols.
- Access to private game-viewing hides, including an underground hide for close encounters.
- Communal areas feature panoramic views, a firepit, and a swimming pool.
- Seasonal Skybed sleepouts under the stars.
Location
- Sable Alley is located in the Khwai Private Reserve in the northern Okavango Delta, Botswana.
- It lies adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
Getting There
- The best way to get to Sable Alley is to fly from Johannesburg to Maun, followed by a flight via light aircraft to the Khwai Private Airstrip.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Maun: 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Flight time from Maun to Khwai Private Airstrip: 35 – 45 minutes.
- Inter-camp air transfer options are also available.
Special offers
- Enquire for special offers
Child Policy
- Sable Camp welcomes children from 6 years old.
- Two family tents are available at the camp.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: Pending
- Excluded: Pending
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
- Rates are charged per person, per night
- Single supplement of 30% applicable
- Rates displayed are valid until 31 March 2026
Seasons
- Peak season: 15 December – 31 March
- High season: 01 August – 30 November & 01 – 30 April
- Low season: 01 May – 31 July & 01 December – 14 December
Your Safari, Expertly Curated
Our dedicated travel specialists craft seamless, tailor-made journeys – every detail designed around you.
Tents
Nine tents measures 55m² and are raised on a wooden deck with a private veranda overlooking the lagoon. Features include a king-size bed or twin beds Read more , air conditioning, ceiling fan, indoor seating area, writing desk, ensuite bathroom with double basins, indoor shower, flush toilet, and an outdoor shower with lagoon views. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 995per person per night |
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| High Season | $ 995per person per night |
| Low Season | $ 995per person per night |
Honeymoon Tents
One Honeymoon Tent has a similar in layout to the standard tents but positioned for maximum privacy and uninterrupted views. Includes all standard Read more features plus enhanced seclusion, making it suitable for honeymooners or special occasions. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 995per person per night |
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| High Season | $ 995per person per night |
| Low Season | $ 995per person per night |
Family Tent
Two Family Tents comprise of two interleading bedrooms connected by a closed walkway, these units accommodate families with children. Each bedroom Read more is fully ensuite with indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a shared deck overlooking the lagoon. Read Less
| Peak Season | $ 995per person per night |
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| High Season | $ 995per person per night |
| Low Season | $ 995per person per night |
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