An intimate and exclusive lodge in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert
Feline Fields by Mantis is set in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert and offers the best of picturesque tranquillity in the bush. The lodge’s suites, with their architecture intended for ecological conservation, are spaced far apart from each other on the edge of a woodland. Seek out over 200 species of birds, participate in guided wildlife activities, from game drives to bush walks, and observe the unique local wildlife, including cheetahs and wild dogs, in the lodge's own wildlife sanctuary. Feline Field busy themselves with reducing their carbon footprint, supporting wildlife conservation and collaborating with local communities while offering a sustainable and luxurious stay with solar-powered geysers, energy-efficient air conditioning, LED lighting, low-flow shower heads, and more.
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Botswana's climate ranges from arid to semi-arid and is marked by hot and rainy summers, usually between November and March. This ‘green’ season is the best time to spot migrating birds, predators, and baby animals. However, many lodges in the Okavango Delta close during these months, so do check before you book. The dry season, between April and October, is the prime time to spot animals as they frequent water sources. This is also when the Delta floods, making it a great time for water-based activities. These months are a fantastic time to visit the salt pans, which will be dry from about June to September.
Rooms
Bush Suite
The Bush Suite features an extra king-size bed or twin beds draped in mosquito nets, while the en-suite bathrooms have double basins, massage showers and private toilets. The suites can be opened up on all sides for immersive bush views through transparent netting, and also comes with a deck and open-sky bath.
Family Villa
The Family Villa has ample space for a perfect family or romantic group getaway. The villa consists of 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds or twin beds and 2 en-suite bathrooms with a massage shower. The airy spaces offer Kalahari savannah views through transparent netting, while a large deck made of sustainable wood allows nighttime stargazing.
Pool Suite
The Pool Suite features an extra king-size bed with mosquito nets and a double sofa bed for 2 children, while the bathroom has a free-standing bath, shower, double sinks and private toilet. The suite also comes with a deck and private pool as well as an upper deck with a daybed.