Natural Selection

Natural Selection is a group of owner-operated safari camps and lodges in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. They have a strong ethos of providing truly unique safari experiences driven by conservation, and their camps are carefully positioned in some of the most untouched parts of Southern Africa. Expect a high dose of adventure, exploration and fun. Natural Selection's deep commitment to conservation is matched by their devotion to provide guests with comfort and truly extraordinary experiences.

The enviable locations of their camps mean that wildlife can be seen at the lodges – from the comfort of your tented suite to the swimming pool and outdoor seating areas. Expect uninterrupted views over magical spots like hippo-filled waterholes where large herds of elephant and buffalo come to drink. Expert guides are on hand to interpret the sights, smells and sounds of the wilderness, or accompany you on unique activities and expeditions like mokoro (traditional canoe) safaris in Botswana to 4×4 excursions in the oldest desert on Earth to track rare and elusive desert-adapted elephant and lion.

Natural Selection safaris

Have a look below at itinerary ideas for an exclusive and authentic safari with Natural Selection. Speak to one of our Africa Safari Experts for advice and inspiration, or to create a tailor-made safari based on first-hand travel experience with Natural Selection.

8 Day Good Value Botswana Safari

From $7,250 to $8,850 pps
8 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
Game drive and elephant The swimming pool at Meno a Kwena. Meno a Kwena main camp. A Hide and Elephant Hide and wildlife View from Meno a Kwena. Lion on a walkway near Hyena Pan. Mokoro safari.
Highlights

Classic ‘desert and delta' mix – great biodiversity and landscapes. Heavyweight game viewing: elephants, buffalo, big cats, hippos and hyenas.

Destinations visited
Botswana Kalahari Moremi Game Reserve Okavango Delta

Journey Through Northern Namibia

From $9,995 to $11,630 pps
7 days
Eland in the foreground of Safarihoek Lodge. Hoanib Valley Camp, fire. Panorama view of Safarihoek Lodge. Quad biking on the sand dunes of Namibia. Shipwreck Lodge exterior. Hoanib Valley tent exterior. Drinks around the fire at Hoanib. The wildlife of Hoanib Valley.
Highlights

Great mix of wildlife and stunning scenery. Classic big game viewing – elephant, rhino, big cats.

Destinations visited
Etosha Kaokoveld Namibia Skeleton Coast

Namibia's Desert Flying Safari

From $9,995 to $11,630 pps
7 days
This safari is a Hidden Gem
Kwessi Dunes bedroom exteriors. Cool off in the swimming pool | Kwessi Dunes Bedroom interior. Hoanib Valley Camp is situated in the remote Sesfontein Community Conservation Area in Namibia’s Koakoveld. Drinks around the fire at Hoanib. Uniquely designed solar powered cabins. Shipwreck lodge bedroom interior. Bush breakfast.
Highlights

Take in Namibia's mesmerising scenery from the air. Visit the iconic sand dunes at Sossusvlei.

Destinations visited
Namib Desert Namibia Skeleton Coast

Kalahari Botswana's Jack's Camp

From $9,270 to $11,090 pps
4 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
Exterior view | Jack's Camp Tea tent. Zebra migration. Quad biking on the along the salt pans. Horse riding on offer. Outdoor shower. Guest tent interior. Main dining tent.
Highlights

Go on game drives for big game & predators. Watch the sun set over the Makgadikgadi Pans.

Destinations visited
Botswana Kalahari

Kalahari Botswana's San Camp

From $7,770 pps
4 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
Personifying African elegance at its best, San Camp is located in a private concession bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans and offers a complete Kalahari Desert experience. High Tea with a view. The camp is so remote, you can expect incredible starry night skies. The tents at San Camp. Aerial view of camp. Green season brings on the Zebra Migration. Walk with Bushmen and learn their ancestral knowledge of the Kalahari region. Tent interior.
Highlights

Fly into the remote and wild Kalahari. Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans' archaeological sites.

Destinations visited
Botswana Kalahari

Natural Selection accommodation

Natural Selection has a variety authentic tented camps and safari lodges. You can expect plenty of modern comforts, as well as excellent service and expert wildlife knowledge. Each accommodation has a limited number of suites, ensuring your experience is totally private and exclusive.

North Island Okavango

From $1,545 to $3,545 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mokoro activity on the Okavango Delta | Dukes Camp Take flight over the Okavango Delta. Cheetahs in the Northern Okavango. See the wild dogs of the Delta. The camp at night. Share stories around the fire. Boat excursions.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
4x4 Drives Bird watching Boat-based safaris Cultural visits Fishing

Duke’s Camp

From $1,195 to $2,295 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tent exterior. Exterior of main guest area. Main indoor dining interior. Alfresco dining with a stunning view. Main guest area interior. Tent interior. Tent bathroom.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Boat-based safaris Game drives Helicopter flights Hot air ballooning

Onguma Camp Kala

From $1,675 pps
Etosha, Namibia
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Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush walks Game drives Private game-drives Sundowners

Safarihoek Lodge

From $390 to $495 pps
Etosha, Namibia
Aerial view of Safarihoek Lodge. Swimming pool at Safarihoek Lodge. Guest lounge. Bedroom interior at Safarihoek Lodge. Luxury room verandah. Night game drives in Etosha National Park. Incredible wildlife sighting.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Game drives Guided walks Night drives Photographic safaris

Safari House

From $345 to $505 pps
Etosha, Namibia
Boma and exterior Bedroom Dining area Living area Lounge area
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush dining Game drives Night drives

Tuludi Camp

From $1,545 to $3,545 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Aerial view of the main area. Hippos in the lagoon in front of Tuludi Camp. Bedroom interior. Family bedroom. The entrance to Tuludi Camp. Hand crafted bar. The main deck.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat-based safaris Game drives Guided walking safaris Mokoro trails

Etosha Mountain Lodge

From $410 to $610 pps
Etosha, Namibia
Etosha Mountain Lodge is situated in the private Etosha Heights reserve. Etosha Mountain Lodge is perfectly perched against a dolomite hill. Watch the sun rise and set from your bedroom. En suite bathrooms. Family room with private pool. Main lounge fireplace. Enjoy the warmth of a crackling fire.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush dining Day tours Game drives Picnics

Little Sable

From $660 to $1,445 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Little Sable main area exterior. Little Sable guest tent exterior with a roaming ellie. Little Sable guest tent exterior with a roaming ellie. Guest tent interior. View from inside the guest tent. Main lounge. Aerial view of swimming pool.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat-based safaris Game drives Guided walks Mokoro trails

Shipwreck Lodge

From $1,095 to $1,835 pps
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
shipwreck-lodge-main-area_2 Shipwreck Lodge aerial view. Dreamy sunsets from your cabin. Hoarusib River excursions. Indoor dining with a view. Explore Namibia's mysterious and remote Skeleton Coast | Shipwreck Lodge Large sea lion colonies.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
4x4 Drives Day tours Game drives Quad-biking Sundowners

Hoanib Valley Camp

From $905 to $1,475 pps
Kaokoveld, Namibia
This wonderful eco-camp was built in the remote Sesfontein Community Conservation Area in Namibia’s Koakoveld. The lodge is surrounded by the never-ending dunes of the Namib desert. Sleep soundly, in the large spacious tented accommodation - perfect for families. Witness the spell-binding Namib Desert landscape. Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread before heading out on you adventures. A giraffe keeps watch as her youngster feeds. A remarkable desert oasis with majestic African elephants.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Cultural visits Game drives

Camp Kalahari

From $795 to $1,325 pps
Kalahari, Botswana
Enjoy the camp's swimming pool. Traditional safari style tent. Take in the beauty of your surroundings on the patio. Family-friendly lodge. Enjoy delicious cuisines at Camp Kalahari. A combination of style, comfort and luxury. Interact with other guests in the lounge.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Cultural visits Game drives Guided walks Historical tours

Jack's Camp

From $2,095 to $3,895 pps
Makgadikgadi, Botswana
The post-sunset glow on the horizon with the main lodge area lit up for the evening. Jacks Camp tent exterior. Guest tent - bedroom interior. Guest tent - interior. Guest tent swimming pool. Mess dining tent. Pool pavilion.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Fly camping Game drives Guided walking safaris Guided walks

Sable Alley

From $995 to $1,995 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The lodge main area and external deck lounge. Exterior view of luxury suite | Sable Alley Camp Set in a private wildlife concession on a permanent water channel. The Honeymoon Suite has an outdoor bath for a luxurious soak under the stars. Big cat sightings on game drives. Mokoro safaris. Comfortable and stylish tented suites.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Game drives Guided walks Mokoro trails Sundowners

Elephant Pan

From $595 to $1,045 pps
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Elephant Pan Tented Camp is hidden away in a private game concession. Elephant Pan tented suites often receive visitors who enjoy the acacia pods that fall around camp. Aerial view of the pan and camp location in the wet season. Guided walking safaris. An incredible spot for photography - the underground hide. Thrilling game drives in the Moremi. Aerial view of the year-round waterhole with the sunken hide.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Game drives Game viewing Guided walking safaris Helicopter flights

Meno-A-Kwena Tented Camp

From $625 to $1,275 pps
Kalahari, Botswana
A cosy fire under the African sky. The main camp area. The main camp dining area. Enjoy familiar comforts in the communal area. A pool with a panoramic view. Tented suite interiors. A spacious family room.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat excursions Cultural visits Guided walking safaris Scenic flights Star gazing

San Camp

From $1,995 to $2,595 pps
Kalahari, Botswana
Its vintage-style safari tents, San Camp provides a complete desert experience on the edge of the legendary Makgadikgadi Pans. Your suite provides views of the surrounds with its endless vistas of golden, rolling grasslands that run endlessly into the horizon. The tents offer enormous four-posters, draped in crisp cotton and feather-soft blankets, raised high above Persian rugs. Personifying African elegance at its best, San Camp is located in a private concession bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans and offers a complete Kalahari Desert experience. Savour the tastes of Africa, San Camp has a reputation for delicious and innovative cuisine – think fresh tomato tartlets, three-layer banana and caramel cake, and the best beef Wellington you’ve ever tried. The gorgeous tea tent, from which guests may enjoy sweet delicacies while overlooking the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Absorb the compelling energy of your surroundings, this is the perfect spot to relax, unwind and rejuvenate.
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Game drives Guided walks High tea on offer Horse riding