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Sanctuary Stanleys Camp

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8/10

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Highlights

- Unique walks with elephants
- Traditional tented camp
- Private Game Reserve

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Overview

Stanleys camp is an upmarket, highly professional camp located on the Boro river in the Okavango Delta, Northern Botswana. A 15 minute plane ride from its sister property Baines camp, Stanley’s is run very similarly and offers parallel activities.

This ‘Sanctuary’ property is a tented camp in a scenic location offering classic views of the Okavango Delta. This traditional camp has a large main tent housing a lounge and dining area with stunning views, a bar, library and bookshop. The swimming pool is a pleasant area to relax and often offers glimpses of passing wildlife.

A host of activities shows guests everything the Delta has to offer. Game drives, walking safaris and motorboat safaris are all led by experienced rangers and make the most of the seasonal changes in the landscape. Stanleys Camp is part of a private game reserve, a huge advantage in that night safaris are possible as well as unrestricted access to the park. Off the more touristy routes, a more authentic experience is offered at Stanleys.

A highlight for many is the ‘Living with elephants’ experience. A small conservation project near by invites guests to come and meet their three resident elephants and spend the day walking and enjoying a picnic lunch. An unusual and hugely popular activity, the Living with Elephants project is a great way to get up close to these magnificent creatures.

The accommodation is split into eight canvas tents, making this an intimate camp. Each tent is individually designed and furnished with African antiques. The tents are modern and sufficiently large, with ensuite bathrooms and private decks with hammocks to soak in the atmosphere of the bush.

Children over 12 years old are welcome, although children as young as 8 can stay at Stanleys providing a private vehicle is booked.

Stanleys is a top end safari camp in a fantastic location from which to experience the Okavango Delta.

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