Royal Tree Lodge: A Luxurious Safari Escape Near Maun

Royal Tree Lodge is a luxurious four-star private game reserve located a mere 20 minutes from Maun, Botswana, the iconic safari town and gateway to the Okavango Delta. Nestled on the banks of the Thamalakane River, the lodge offers an intimate and peaceful retreat, perfect for starting or ending your Botswana safari.The lodge boasts an abundance of wildlife, including giraffe, zebra, springbok, ostrich, eland, gemsbok, and kudu, as well as diverse birdlife. Guests can relax in well-appointed, private, and spacious tents or romantic thatched honeymoon suites. The spacious, thatched guest area is the heart of Royal Tree Lodge, where large doors open onto a wide teak deck shaded by Motsentsela trees. It's here that guests can exchange stories, meals, and drinks.Royal Tree Lodge offers a variety of activities, including game drives, guided walks, and horseback safaris. Marked walking trails invite guests to create their own adventure and allow for safe, intimate interaction with wildlife. For the more adventurous, scenic flights over the delta and mokoro canoe trips down the river can be arranged. In the evenings, guests can gather around the communal fire and share stories with personal safari hosts and Royal Tree Lodge managers.The lodge features seven luxurious safari tents, two romantic thatched honeymoon suites, and a private villa. The tented rooms are built on wooden decks with verandas overlooking the forest and feature en-suite bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and outdoor showers. The air-conditioned honeymoon chalets are tucked away in secluded spots and feature indulgent sunken baths.