The beautiful country of Botswana is set to take centre stage over the next couple of weeks with the release of high profile film 'A United Kingdom' and the airing of episode 5 of the widely acclaimed Planet Earth II on BBC1.  Viewers inspired by the beauty of the Okavango Delta can experience it first hand with Sanctuary Retreats.

Starring Rosamund Pike, David Oyelowo, Tom Felton and Laura Carmichael, 'A United Kingdom' tells the story of independent Botswana's first president and his English wife and includes beautiful footage of them flying over the Okavango Delta.  Opening on 25 November, the film will no doubt inspire interest in this magnificent destination. Meanwhile on the small screen, Botswana will be brought alive in the country's living rooms on 4th December in episode 5 of David Attenborough's Planet Earth II which focuses on the grasslands and features the country's remote Chief's Island - where prides of lions have learned to swim in their bid for survival.  Located in the Moremi Game Reserve, in the Okavango Delta, recognised as the predator capital of Africa' and known for its outstanding game viewing, Chief's Island is also home to Sanctuary Retreat's luxurious new Sanctuary Chief's Camp.

Sanctuary Chief's Camp is Sanctuary Retreats' flagship property and only recently re-opened after a complete re-build creating a new, luxurious contemporary safari camp in one of the best locations in Africa.  It now offers 10 new stylish pavilions and a superb suite - The Geoffrey Kent Luxury Suite and is setting new standards in the luxury safari experience.   The spacious new pavilions have incredible views over the surrounding Okavango Delta, which can be enjoyed from each pavilion's private pool or from the tranquil outdoor seating area.  Bathrooms – complete with floor to ceiling windows - also have a spacious outdoor shower and an indulgent, large bath tub – perfect for soaking in after a day's game viewing.

Botswana offers some of the finest game viewing in the world due to the incredible concentration and diversity of mammals and wildlife.  It is well-known for its large herds of elephants (the biggest concentration of elephants in the world) but its wilderness and huge variety of flora and fauna means it also is home to a whole host of creatures ensuring an exclusive and authentic safari.  As well as more traditional jeep and walking safaris, the country's geography also allows for exploring the Delta from a mokoro (a traditional dug out canoe) – giving the opportunity for extraordinary wildlife encounters.

Other Sanctuary Retreats properties in Botswana include two additional options in the Okavango Delta at Sanctuary Baines' Camp and Sanctuary Stanley's Camp and Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero in Chobe National Park. 

All the Sanctuary Retreats lodges and camps in Botswana are part of their stay longer, pay less offer with savings up to 30% offered for stays of 3 nights or more. For further information visit www.sanctuaryretreats.com or call 01242 546609

Mahlatini Luxury Travel (028 9073 6050; www.mahlatini.com) offers a 5 night 'Jewels of the Okavango Delta' safari holiday with 2 nights at Sanctuary Baines' Camp and 3 nights at Sanctuary Chief's Camp from £4,160 per person sharing. This includes flights from Heathrow, light aircraft flights, scheduled activities and all meals and drinks (excluding premium brands).

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About Sanctuary Retreats

Sanctuary Retreats' collection of luxury safari lodges and river cruise ships bring the boutique experience to guests with the added promise of authenticity. Each property is completely individual in its design and operated around the philosophy of 'Luxury, naturally'. All have the same aim: to allow guests to have a “real” experience and enjoy a more natural kind of luxury in properties that have a strong commitment to conservation and responsible tourism. The Sanctuary portfolio includes safari camps and lodges in Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, as well as river cruise ships on the Nile, the Yangtze and in Myanmar.

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