I visited three Desert & Delta lodges for one epic adventure.

Here’s how to craft your dream Botswana itinerary.

On day one, we laughed when Isaac told us his favorite safari animal was the human.

Lions at Chobe National Park

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Leading each experience was a guide with encyclopedia-like knowledge that wowed us and enthusiasm that fueled our childlike wonder.

The camp’s location inside Moremi Game Reserve means the safari starts before you even check in.

Its also possible to see leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs.

Elephant Okavango Delta Botswana

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It holds 12 suites connected by a wooden boardwalk and surrounded by lush vegetation.

Guests are gifted a complimentary treatment and escorted to the spa by water in a mokoro.

A new pool also looks over the Nxamaseri Channel.

Camp Okavango Botswana sundowner in the river

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To browse all nine properties and the experiences Desert & Delta offers, visitdesertdelta.com.

T+L editor Nina Ruggiero and fiance at Camp Okavango Botswana

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Monkey at Chobe National Park Botswana

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Giraffes Moremi Game Reserve Botswana

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Camp Moremi Lounge Botswana

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Wildebeest Moremi Game Reserve Botswana

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Camp Okavango, Desert and Delta, Botswana

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Hippos Camp Okavango Botswana

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Chobe Game Lodge Botswana dining room

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Elephant family at Chobe National Park

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Zebra in Botswana

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