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.

7 days
hyena-pan-tent-ellies-outside Hyena-Pan---Underground-hide Cycling-Safari Cycling-Safari-Campsite hyena-pan-watching-elephants-from-camp Hyena-Pan-Walking-safari hyena-pan Cycling-Safari, Okavango Delta
Highlights

Stay at traditional mobile camps that offer an authentic safari experience. Spend 2 nights at the luxurious and stylish Little Sable camp.

Destinations visited
Botswana Okavango Delta

10 Day Botswana Explorer

Enquire for pricing
10 days
Okavango-Spirit-Houseboat Okavango-Spirit-Houseboat-Martin-Harvey017A Mobile-Expeditions-Classic-Camp- Hyena-Pan-Watching-Elephants-At-Sunset Royal-Tree-Lodge-Horse-ride hyena_pan_-_elephant Hyena-Pan-Main-Lodge- meno_a_kwena_-_salt_pan_sleep_out
Highlights

Encounter wildlife on horseback or foot. View ancient rock art of the Tsodilo Hills.

Destinations visited
Botswana Makgadikgadi Okavango Delta
7 days
Mapula_lodge_20160203_060814-0111 mapula_lodge_elephant1 mapula_lodge_arial_mokoros_at_sunset11 skybeds_-_sunset11 17skybeds_-_sunset_drinks1 sable_alley_tent_exterior1 mapula_lodge_chalet_from_the_air21 mapula_lodge_main_area_from_the_air1
Highlights

A well-balanced fly-in Botswana safari. Both lodges have splendid lagoon views.

Destinations visited
Botswana Okavango Delta

8 Day Good Value Botswana Safari

Enquire for pricing
8 days
hyena_pan_tented_camp_elephant Meno-a-Kwena---Swimming-pool Meno-a-Kwena---Exterior hyena_pan_tented_camp_hide meno_a_kwena_tented_camp_wildlife Meno-a-Kwena Hyena-Pan---Lion 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 $4,215 per person sharing
7 days
Safarihoek---Lodge-with-eland-in-the-foreground 54-Hoanib-Valley-Camp---Camp-Fire Safarihoek---Panorama Shipwreck-Lodge---Dunes 07-Shipwreck-Lodge---Quad-biking 01-Shipwreck-Lodge---Guest-room-exterior shipwreck_rgb-76 01-Hoanib-Valley---Tent-exterior
Highlights

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

Destinations visited
Etosha Kaokoveld Namibia Skeleton Coast

Kenya's Big 5 Conservancy Safari (Fly-In)

From $3,450 per person sharing
6 days
Incredible lion sightings in Nairobi National Park. Enjoy lunch surrounded by wilderness. The Great Migration at Porini Lion Camp. Thrilling game drives, close to all the action. Enjoy creature comforts even in a wild setting. Revel in famed African sunsets. Cultural interactions with Maasai warriors. Relax at Porini Rhino Camp.
Highlights

Excellent Big 5 game viewing. Day & night game drives.

Destinations visited
Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi

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

Enquire for pricing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mokoro activity on the Okavango Delta. 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

Okavango Mobile Expedition Camp

Enquire for pricing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango Mobile Expedition Camp
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush dining

Duke’s Camp

Enquire for pricing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp Natural-Selection-Dukes-Camp
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Boat-based safaris Game drives Helicopter flights Hot air ballooning

Onguma Camp Kala

Enquire for pricing
Etosha, Namibia
onguma-camp-kala-frontal-view onguma-camp-kala-main-area-exterior onguma-camp-kala-dining-area1 onguma-camp-kala-dining-area2 onguma-camp-kala-gym onguma-camp-kala-hide onguma-camp-kala-kitchen
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush walks Game drives Private game-drives Sundowners

Safarihoek Lodge

From $305 per person sharing
Etosha, Namibia
Ariel-View-of-Safarihoek-Lodge Safarihoek Lodge_oevans-3092-83-3oevans-3167-94 Safarihoek Lodge_oevans-3092-83-3oevans-3229-108 Safarihoek Lodge_luxury_room_2v1 Safarihoek Lodge_luxury_room_2v1Luxury-Room-Verandah 001safarihoek_lodge_3408t2 Safarihoek Lodge_Multiple-Species
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Game drives Guided walks Night drives Photographic safaris

Safari House

Enquire for pricing
Etosha, Namibia
Safari_House_Fire-Area Safari_House_Bedroom Safari_House_Dinner-Area Safair_House_-Living-area Safair_House_Living-Area-1
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush dining Game drives Night drives

Tuludi Camp

Enquire for pricing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
1Tuludi-Arial-view-of-the-main-area.jpg 2Tuludi-Camp-exteriors-and-hippos-in-the-lagoon 3Tuludi-Bedroom-interior 9Tuludi-Family-bedroom-and-lounge-area 10Tuludi-Entrance-area-at-night 12Tuludi-Hand-crafted-bar-in-main-area 16Tuludi-Main-area-outside-deck
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat-based safaris Game drives Guided walking safaris Mokoro trails

Etosha Mountain Lodge

Enquire for pricing
Etosha, Namibia
1Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Arial-view5 2Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Arial-view1 3Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Bedroom-at-sunrise 4Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Accommodation-Bathroom 5Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Family-room-with-plunge-pool 7Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Main-area-sofas-fireplace 8Etosha-Mountain-Lodge-Accommodation-Firepit
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bush dining Day tours Game drives Picnics

Little Sable

From $630 per person sharing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Little Sable, main area, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, guest tent exterior, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, guest tent exterior, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, guest tent interior, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, view from tent interior, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, main lounge, Okavango Delta, Botswana Little Sable, aerial view of swimming pool , Okavango Delta, Botswana
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat-based safaris Game drives Guided walks Mokoro trails

Shipwreck Lodge

From $815 per person sharing
Skeleton Coast, Namibia
ShipwreckLodge-Exterior-ArealView ShipwreckLodge-Exterior-LuxuryRoom ShipwreckLodge-UpperLevelBedroom-ArealView ShipwreckLodge-Interior-GuestArea ShipwreckLodge-UpperLevelBedroom-LuxuryRoom ShipwreckLodge-Bathroom-LuxuryRoom ShipwreckLodge-Interior-FamilyRoom
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
4x4 Drives Day tours Game drives Quad-biking Sundowners

Hoanib Valley Camp

Enquire for pricing
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

Enquire for pricing
Kalahari, Botswana
CampKalahari-SwimmingPool-Afternoon CampKalahari-Exterior-FamilyRoom CampKalahari-Exterior-DeckPatio CampKalahari-Interior-Twinbed CampKalahari-Dining-Lunch CampKalahari-Interior-StandardRoom CampKalahari-Interior-CommunalArea
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Cultural visits Game drives Guided walks Historical tours

Jack's Camp

Enquire for pricing
Makgadikgadi, Botswana
Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana Jacks Camp, Botswana
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Bird watching Fly camping Game drives Guided walking safaris Guided walks

Sable Alley

Enquire for pricing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
SableAlley-UpperLevelBedroom-ArealView SableAlley-Dining-BomaCampFire SableAlley-Interior-Lounge SableAlley-Interior-LuxuryRoom SableAlley-Bathroom-FamilyRoom SableAlley-Bathroom-Honeymoon SableAlley-Interior-Bathroom
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Game drives Guided walks Mokoro trails Sundowners

Hyena Pan Tented Camp

From $675 per person sharing
Okavango Delta, Botswana
HyenaPanTentedCamp-SwimmingPool-ArialView HyenaPanTentedCamp-Exterior-ArialView HyenaPanTentedCamp-Dining-Afternoon HyenaPanTentedCamp-Dining-ArialView HyenaPanTentedCamp-Dining-BomaCampFire HyenaPanTentedCamp-UpperLevelBedroom-Afternoon HyenaPanTentedCamp-Bathroom-StandardRoom
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Day tours Game drives Game viewing Guided walks

Meno-A-Kwena Tented Camp

Enquire for pricing
Kalahari, Botswana
Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Dining-BomaCampFire Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Exterior-ArealView Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Dining-Supper Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Entrance-CommunalArea Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Exterior-Lounge Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Interior-FamilyRoom Meno-A-KwenaTentedCamp-Bathroom-LuxuryRoom
Activities Travellers Enjoyed
Boat excursions Cultural visits Guided walking safaris Scenic flights Star gazing

San Camp

Enquire for pricing
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