Stanley’s Camp is situated on a 260,000-acre private concession bordering the southern section of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is the heart of the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, a unique and uniquely beautiful wetland habitat – the largest inland delta on earth, in the midst of the Kalahari. The grassy plains of the delta flood seasonally and between May and September are transformed into a 15,000-square-kilometre patchwork of winding waterways, lagoons and tiny islands, teeming with wildlife – elephants, lions and resident and migratory birds in particular. Stanley’s Camp is an oasis within this oasis, where low-impact luxury meets grand-scale wilderness.

The abundance of flora and fauna in the Okavango Delta – from the smallest and most obscure to the largest and most iconic of southern-African species – is justly famous and will be revealed to you on expert-led game drives in the early morning and late afternoon. Excursions on foot in the dry season and by mokoro or motorised boat in the wet may also be possible, along with trips farther afield by other means, such as scenic helicopter flights. Between outings, in-camp indulgences are to be had at all times, in the convivial Explorers’ Lounge, at the restaurant and bar, and by the pool – or on your own private deck.

Although you’ll have more than enough to keep you occupied during your stay, there are certain optional extras, such as scenic flights by helicopter, that you might like to consider making time for as well.