Facts
  • Located on a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve which means we can offer walking and night drives
  • Seasonal mokoro excursions available
  • Several active hyena dens close to camp
  • Traditional tented safari camp allows for an authentic safari experience

Sanctuary Stanley's Camp has its own registered private airstrip.

The driving journey to the camp from the airstrip will take approximately 20 minutes.

FLIGHT TIMES

The camp is accessible by air from:

  • Maun (15 minutes)
  • Kasane (1 hour 30 minutes)
  • Sanctuary Chief's Camp airstrip (10 minutes)

Please note that the luggage restriction is 20kg per person in a soft-sided bag.

Green season usually begins in late November and lasts through early March. This season has hot sunny days with occasional afternoon thundershowers cooling down the surrounding area. Average daily temperatures range from 20°C-38°C. The dry season runs from late May to early October. In winter (June–August) temperatures can plummet as low as 0°C at night with a daily maximum of around 26°C-28°C.

Clothing should be cool and comfortable. Greens, browns and khaki coloured clothing are advisable for safaris especially when doing a walking safari. We suggest long sleeves and long trousers and for morning and evenings due to mosquitoes and a fleece jacket as it could be cold early mornings. Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential. A complimentary overnight laundry service is offered in the camp.

Sunscreen, sunglasses and hats are essential. Binoculars and good cameras are an absolute must. The camp provides a torch as well as complimentary mosquito repellent and toiletries.

We advise all travellers to take precautions against malaria and we recommend speaking with your GP or personal physician four to six weeks before departure. Travellers from or through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas must provide an international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever upon arrival into Botswana.

All extras can be paid for with Visa, MasterCard and traveller’s cheques. US dollars, Pounds, Euros and Rands are also accepted; however change will be given in the local currency. Diners Card and American Express Cards are not accepted.

Tipping is not obligatory but generally accepted rates are $15 per guest per day for the guide and $15 per guest per day for the rest of the staff.

Sanctuary  Stanley’s  Camp  prides  itself  on  its  personalised  services.  Please  let  us  know  if  you  have  any  special requests,  interests,  dietary requirements,  allergies or medical conditions.

Guests celebrating their honeymoon will receive  special surprises during their stay. All attempts are made to keep honeymooners separate  from other guests.

•  Sparkling wine in honeymoon guests’  tent upon arrival

•  Private dinner at the  pool or boma

•  Romantic setups done in bigger rooms

•  Private bush sundowners

•  Depending on water levels, an aquatic sundowner in the flood plain,  where  a table  is set in the  water on a sandbank

We welcome children of all ages at Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp.

Our  friendly  guides  will  be  able  to  offer  dedicated  children’s  activities.  These  include  teaching  the  art  of  poling  a  mokoro -  a  local  dug-out  canoe  commonly  used  in  the  Delta.  It  is  propelled  through  the  shallow  waters  of  the  delta  by  standing in  the  stern  and  pushing  with  a  pole,  in  the  same  manner  as  punting.  Find  water  and  identify  edible  plants  in  the  bush. Learn how to make rope  out of natural materials.

Children  aged  15  years  and  younger  are  required  to  share  with  an  adult.  The  camp  is  able  to  accommodate  2  triples  per night.  Children  aged  15  years  and  younger  aren’t  allowed  on  walking  safaris.  Private  vehicle  must  be  booked  for  children aged  5  and  younger.  Housekeepers  are  able  to  baby  sit  children  while  guests  are  on  an  activity.  Child  minding  is  charged at a nominal fee,  which is paid to the  child minder.

Breakfast,  lunch,  snacks during activities and dinners are  all included in your stay. Breakfast is served before the morning game activity. During your morning game viewing activity,  coffee,  tea and a selection of scones and biscuits will be  served out in the bush. Lunch will be enjoyed back at the camp. Afternoon and evening game drives include  classic sundowner cocktails and canapés at specially selected spots before  returning to the camp for pre-dinner drinks and dinner. Romantic private dinners on your room deck or by the pool can be arranged upon request. With prior notice, our camps are  able  to arrange  halaal meals, however,  please note  our kitchens aren’t strictly halaal and our chefs are not trained in halaal food preparation. Unfortunately,  we  are  unable  to arrange kosher meals.

Meals typically consist of the following:

Breakfast:  Continental and full English Breakfast

Lunch:  Table d’Hote, with a variety of choices, one being a vegetarian

Dinner:  Table  d’Hote,  3  course  meal with 2 to 3 choices,  one being a vegetarian

Summer Schedule:  September - April

•  05:30 Wakeup call

•  06:00 Breakfast

•  06:30 Depart for morning game  viewing

•  12:00 Lunch

•  16:30 Depart for afternoon game  viewing

•  20:30 Dinner

Winter Schedule:  May - August

•  06:00 Wakeup call

•  06:30 Breakfast

•  07:00 Depart for morning game  viewing

•  11:30 Lunch

•  16:00 Depart for afternoon game  viewing

•  20:00 Dinner

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Activities

Scenic helicopter flights

Seasonal or on request

Facilities

Explorer Lounge

Outdoor Bar *

* Age limits apply

Safety Policies & Procedures

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Conservation & Community

DIPETSANA WOMEN’S BIKE SHOP

The Dipetsana Women’s Bike Shop employs five local women in Kasane.

RHINO CONSERVATION PROJECT

Sanctuary Retreats has partnered with Rhino Conservation Botswana, the Botswana Defence Forces and others to translocate 20 rhino, both black and white, from South Africa to Botswana where they will be safer from poachers.

ELEPHANT OUTREACH PROGRAM

School children participate in a two-day excursion with activities structured around raising appreciation of the African elephant. These children gain awareness of this species’ importance in the ecosystem.

Specials

Stay 5 nights across our safari lodges and camps in East and Southern Africa and receive your 5th night free.

  • Valid for stays from 1st December 2023 - 31st May 2024
  • Book by 31st January 2024
  • Applicable on all Sanctuary lodges in East and Southern Africa
  • Offer can be combined with long stay discount but not with other offers
  • Excluding Geoffrey Kent Suite at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, Geoffrey Kent Suite at Sanctuary Olonana and Private Villa at Sanctuary Tambarare
  • Subject to availability
  • Offer can be withdrawn at any time

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Experience a honeymoon like no other with Sanctuary Retreats.

Spend your honeymoon at our portfolio of luxury safari camps and lodges and receive 50% off your stay for you or your partner.

This special offer can be combined with our existing long stay discount for even greater savings.

  • Offer valid for new bookings from 15th September 
  • Valid for travel between 15th September 2023 - 31 December 2024
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Valid for travel within 6 months of marriage certificate
  • Can be combined with the long stay discount
  • Cannot be combined with other offers
  • Offer does not apply to GK Suite at Sanctuary Chief's Camp, GK Suite at Sanctuary Olonana or Private Villa at Sanctuary Tambarare
  • Offer can be withdrawn at any time

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We will be waiving our single supplement for all camps and lodges across East and Southern Africa in April 2024 and October 2024, as well as in all low season months.

  • Valid on new bookings from 28th Jul 2023
  • Subject to availability 

Enjoy extra on your safari getaway with Sanctuary Retreats' extended stay offer valid for 2023 and 2024, when you stay at one or more of our properties depending on your season of travel:

  • Stay 4-6 nights & save up to 25%
  • Stay 7+ nights & save up to 30%

To find out more about this offer, please refer to the rates of each of our properties.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Offer can be applied to single and multi-camp stays at any of Sanctuary Retreats’ camps and lodges in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Uganda and Zambia
  • Percentage discount varies based on selected property, seasonality and length of stay.
  • Please see selected property page for rates
  • Discount not valid on peak season bookings at Sanctuary Chief's Camp - please enquire for details
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