Sitatunga Private Island Suite (Safari Privé — Diamond Reserve)

A two-bedroom, fully exclusive-use suite on its own private island in the Okavango Delta, with a private guide and boat, a private chef and pool, and access to one of the last strongholds of the rare, elusive sitatunga antelope. Taken exclusively — a minimum two-night, whole-suite booking with a private guide and boat and personalised cuisine from the resident executive chef — it is a genuine private residence rather than a shared camp.

Its architecture is entirely singular: a "Robinson Crusoe, deserted island" aesthetic of salvage-inspired shipwreck timber, giant woven baskets honouring local Bayei fishing heritage, vintage Persian carpets and trade-bead curtains, raised into the ebony trees above the lagoon. Two en-suite bedrooms each have a ball-and-claw bath, indoor showers, double vanities and a private outlook over the water; a private pool sits on the expansive deck with a firepit.

A private guide and boat lead motorised lagoon excursions with photography swivel chairs, poled mokoro exploration (water levels permitting), guided island walks and tag-and-release fishing (March–December), in search of Africa's rarest antelope — the sitatunga — alongside elephant, crocodile, hippo and the occasional predator. Complimentary professional camera equipment and binoculars, plus in-suite or on-deck spa treatments, round out the offering. Food and service carry Relais & Châteaux recognition, within Great Plains Conservation's wider Okavango Delta portfolio.

Rooms: 2 en-suite bedrooms, accommodating up to 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 children. Fully exclusive-use, minimum 2-night stay, from $7,965 per night. Facilities: private swimming pool on an expansive deck with firepit, ball-and-claw baths, double vanities, private guide and boat, resident executive chef.