SEDIBA SA RONA: GOOD THINGS GROWING

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Dear Travel Partner,

In Botswana’s Khwai Concession, an exciting transformation is underway. The historic Khwai River Lodge is being reimagined as Sediba Sa Rona. More than a new lodge, it represents a bold step for responsible tourism where people, planet, and purpose converge. We are proud to reveal new renders for what's to come on 16 March 2026, as well as the meaning behind it all.

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2. A pioneering partnership

3. Why it matters

4. Behind the design

5. On the horizon (including a set departure of dreams!)

"Committed to ensuring that tourism in Botswana benefits

Batswana in real and lasting ways."

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"Travel that changes for the better or travel that leaves places as

untouched as we found them."

2. A PIONEERING PARTNERSHIP

Joining forces brings Desert & Delta Safaris’ 40+ years of empowering spirit and management and Savanna Expeditions’ citizen-owned insight and vision together. The result is a lodge that symbolises the future of tourism.

James Briscoe, one of the three founding partners of Savanna Expeditions, says that “together, we are building something with both depth and reach—a collaboration rooted in mutual respect and a shared belief in Botswana’s potential."

The ripple of positive impact extends in every direction: from nature and wildlife to uplifting communities and citizens, strengthening opportunities and the economy, preserving culture and history, and enriching journeys for every traveler.

“As custodians of our country, we’ve made it our mission to preserve, protect and empower entire ecosystems, says Marketing Director at Desert & Delta Safaris, Andrew Flatt.

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"The more guests look for in the detail and in the inspiration,

the more they will find."

3. WHY IT MATTERS

For guests, responsible tourism makes Sediba Sa Rona more than a gateway for life-changing experiences. It will also be a meeting point for transformational moments that hold shared and widespread meaning.

“Safari journeys and travel must be about more than passing through. We’re pulling down the veil between travelers and the destinations they visit to offer immersive exploration that is symbiotic. The same applies to our ecological footprint. The result is travel that changes for the better, or travel that leaves places as untouched as we found them,” says Andrew.

Sediba Sa Rona’s design and development journey is no exception to this.

From safari suites and activities to soulful service and sustainability, every detail invites guests into deeper connection with the land, its wildlife, and the spirit of Botswana.

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"Creating spaces where guests can exhale—soft, open, tactile

environments that feel deeply restorative."

5. BEHIND THE DESIGN

“Wherever possible, we have sought to carefully dismantle, recondition and then reuse existing elements and materials in the new lodge. We also wanted to ensure that we would not need to cut down a single tree. Our architectural philosophy is not to compete with nature. Instead, we work with and around the natural features,” says Jack Alexander, Jack Alexander Architecture Studio.

"We're creating spaces that feel inevitable—anchored, intuitive, and emotionally resonant," says Sigourney Kinnear, Dakota Design. Spaces are built to last and built to live in, which are key features for Desert & Delta Safaris. “Every element is dual-purpose: visually refined and rooted in comfort and use. Sediba Sa Rona will offer a kind of luxury that’s understated, thoughtful, and deeply attuned to its setting."

In every way, Sediba Sa Rona—Our Source of Water—is a tribute to the Khwai Concession.

"Every detail invites guests into deeper connection with the land, its

wildlife, and the spirit of Botswana."

ON THE HORIZON

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Please email james.wilson@desertdelta.com for more information and bookings.

3 Bucket List Botswana Sleep-Outs: It's the special time of year when three of our most exceptional value-adds are available and open for bookings: the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience from Leroo La Tau, Camp Okavango's Sleep-Out Deck Experience, and the Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Expedition from Nxamaseri Island Lodge. Inclusive when guests stay three or more nights at these lodges, weather and availability permitting.

Content to Write Home About: Now, more than ever before, we're showcasing journeys that encapsulate our Desert & Delta Safaris soul, guest point-of-views, and the little details that make traveling with us authentically extraordinary. Stay tuned for uploads and updates on the agent portal, including content for Leroo La Tau and Chobe Game Lodge, as well as refreshed fact sheets. Watch our new Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience video HERE .