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Singita Elela
- Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Why it’s notable: Singita Elela is the brand’s first lodge in Botswana and its most intimate to date, with just eight stilted retreats spread across the Okavango Delta’s NG26 concession — a 400,000-acre region known for wildlife density and low vehicle traffic. Each camp comes with its own guide, tracker, and host, offering a quieter, more tailored alternative to the Delta’s larger, multi-party lodges.
- Type of traveler who will love this hotel: Those who’ve done the group game drive and are ready to drop five figures more private safari experience.
- What’s nearby: Moremi Game Reserve and Chief’s Island are both a short charter flight away, placing Elela within easy reach of a broader Delta itinerary.
- Opening: December 2026