Eight Botswana Safari Properties Named in Tatler Best Africa 2026 Hotel Selection

Eight Botswana Safari Properties Named in Tatler Best Africa 2026 Hotel SSelection. Eight Botswana tourism properties have been included in the Tatler Best Africa 2026 list of the continent’s 100 hotels, earning recognition for their place in Africa’s hospitality sector

.The awards gala took place on 8 October 2026 at the JW Marriott Nairobi in Kenya. Hosted by Tatler Africa in partnership with Magical Kenya, the event brought together hoteliers, industry professionals and guests from around the world to celebrate African hospitality.

The eight Botswana properties featured in the selection are Belmond Eagle Island, Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Jack’s Camp, Jao Camp, Mombo Camp, Natural Selection Tawana, Sitatunga Private Island and Xigera Safari Lodge.

Their inclusion highlights Botswana’s presence in the continent’s luxury tourism market, particularly in safari experiences and nature-based hospitality.

According to the announcement, the selection followed an assessment involving more than 95 industry professionals, alongside contributors and editors from Tatler Africa. The panel evaluated properties based on industry knowledge and direct experience of the hotels.

The resulting list spans 21 African countries, bringing together hospitality establishments from across the continent.

The recognition also draws attention to Botswana’s tourism operators and their contribution to the country’s hospitality offering. The announcement highlighted the properties’ distinctive safari experiences and their focus on encounters with nature.

The selection comes as Botswana continues to promote itself as a destination for travellers seeking luxury accommodation and nature-based experiences. The recognition places the eight properties among the establishments featured in Tatler Best Africa’s 2026 selection.

For Botswana’s tourism sector, the inclusion provides international recognition for eight properties operating within the country’s hospitality industry.

The announcement congratulated the selected establishments, highlighting the importance of continued investment in quality, innovation and sustainable tourism.

While the selection recognises the eight properties, further details about individual assessments, scores or rankings within the list were not provided in the announcement.