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If you're looking for an exceptional safari experience, summer in Botswana delivers and then some, with Feline Fields offering two extraordinary bases from which to explore. This time of year is a verdant and wildlife-rich spectacle and both Feline Fields Vintage Camp in the Khwai region and Feline Fields Lodge in the Kalahari offer contrasting yet complementary escapes, each showcasing a unique facet of Botswana’s natural beauty and biodiversity.

At Feline Fields, food is more than just sustenance — it's an expression of the wild beauty and rich culture of Botswana. Our culinary experience is defined by a deep connection to the land, a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and a commitment to creating memorable meals that surprise and delight. Whether it’s homemade bread, indulgent cakes, or flavourful main dishes, our chefs embrace both local traditions and global influences to craft dishes that tell a story of creativity, skill, and a love for cooking in two of the world’s most extraordinary settings...

The Kalahari may seem barren at first glance, but a closer look reveals an ecosystem pulsing with life and resilience where each species plays a critical role in a finely tuned environment. And our brand-new camera traps at Feline Fields Lodge are showing us just how much goes unseen

It's lovingly called the green season - a time of year when Botswana is possibly at its finest, thanks to seasonal rains and an abundance of life everywhere you look. From December to April each year, rain creates unique and altogether enchanting experiences across the country, turning the dry, barren landscapes of winter into every shade of green imaginable. Also known as the secret safari season - this is an incredible time of year to be on safari in Botswana, with lush, verdant grasslands bursting with new life and the skies filled with migrant birds...

When it comes to immersing you in the wilderness of Botswana's incredible Khwai region on the edge of the Okavango Delta, Feline Fields Vintage Camp has got it nailed! One of the most authentic safari camps in Southern Africa, your stay at this fantastic (and luxurious) little camp on the banks of the Mbudi Channel is an adventure of note, offering lots of different ways to experience the magic of wild Botswana. Here's our Top 10 things to do during your stay...

Being named for an African icon is something Feline Fields Lodge guide Mandela Lekelandi is exceptionally proud of, along with carving out a stellar career in the tourism industry and doing something he absolutely loves. This go-getter is one of the founding members of the Feline Fields team and the reigning Feling Fields Lodge tennis champion! Let's find out more about him...

The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) is not the sneaky, snide and somewhat cowardly ne'er do well that Disney's "The Lion King" would have you believe it is. Given a bad reputation by popular fiction, this fascinating carnivore is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and despite its reputation as a scavenger, hyenas are surprisingly adept hunters with a complex social structure and play a critical role in helping to maintain healthy ecosystems. Let's find out more...

You've arrived! And Feline Fields Lodge is so much more than you anticipated - spread across an achingly vast Kalahari landscape that's had you fascinated on your inbound journey, mostly because of its lack of a clearly visible human presence. So now you're here, and settling into your gorgeous accommodation, it's time to plan what you're going to do during your stay, and there's a lot to choose from, as this handy guide will explain...

Yes, you can bring your kids on safari with you! What's more - we absolutely recommend it! There's nothing like sharing magical wilderness experiences with your children, exposing them to the wonders of Mother Nature and allowing them to see iconic African wildlife species in their own habitat, all while spending quality "we" time with your family.