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This intimate, tented retreat is located amid the shimmering grasslands of the Khwai Private Reserve, one of the best-managed private concessions in the greater Okavango Delta. The reserve is bordered by Moremi to the south, Savuti to the north and the Khwai Community Reserve to the east. Up here, there’s something to see around every corner and a different activity to enjoy every day, from classic game drives to mokoro trips and boat safaris. And the best bit of all is that this iconic safari experience is all yours at great value. So, what are you waiting for?
Little Sable is open all year round and for very good reason. Although each month has its quirks and challenges, the wildlife watching is phenomenal in every season – and of course, we wouldn’t send you if we didn’t think it was worthwhile!
From May until early October, the Okavango Delta is in flood and this is the best time of year to get your water-based game viewing fix. The seasonal channels emerge and the waterways are glistening and full – the perfect conditions for a mokoro safari or a boat trip. This is also traditionally the ‘best’ time of year to visit: the skies are blue and full of sunshine, and the iconic wildlife is out in force.
In December, the sky begins to darken and the clouds become heavy with rain. The showers are, however, short and sporadic and certainly shouldn’t stop you from heading out on game drives or walks. Game wise, the animals may be slightly more spread out but that certainly doesn’t mean they’re not there…
Seasonality
- Green season: 10 January – 31 March
- Shoulder season: 01 April – 31 May | 01 November – 19 December
- High season: 01 June – 30 June | 01 September – 31 October | 20 December – 09 January 2022
- Peak Season: 01 July – 31 August
Rooms
Twin/ Double – 8 Rooms
All 8 Meru style tents offer comfort and a touch of Natural Selection quirkiness! Each room offer a wonderfully large King-size bed, which can also be converted into twins, writing desks, En-suite bathrooms and private verandas with view across the shimmering grasslands.
Facilities
At the main area, there is a bright lounge and dining area with extended outside decking and a large fire pit which makes the perfect spot for that first morning cuppa or an early evening G&T. Located just in front of a favourite grazing spot for zebra and elephant, it’s a fabulous wildlife-watching base during siesta time too – or at any time of day for that matter. Under the thatch, the bar, lounge and dining areas are subtly stylish, offering a touch of old-world English heritage mixed with the ambience of African inspired creativity.
Activities
Mokoros
Glide through the channels of the Delta enjoying the Reserve from a completely different vantage point. Try and glimpse the tiny little reed frogs that call the reeds and lily pads home. Please note that this activity is water level dependent.
Morning/ Afternoon & Evening Game Drives
Explore the southern part of Khwai Private Reserve with our expert guides. Keep your eyes open and camera ready to spot leopard, lion, wild dog, hippo as well as the huge variety of wet- and grassland species.
