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Don't arrive at a lodge or hotel without reservations: You'll find that space has long been sold out. Book in advance. When selecting a lodge or camp in the Moremi Reserve/Okavango Delta or Savuti areas, consider the following: If it's in the delta, is it wet only, dry only, or a combination? What is the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated? What type of lodging is it (the possibilities run from tents to A-frame chalets)? What are the vehicles like? Are they covered with awnings to provide a shelter from the sun? Do they allow all passengers a clear view? Has the camp been used for hunting recently (the animals stay skittish for a few years afterward)? Are there any other options besides nature-related activity, such as visits to villages? What about fishing? At the east end of Chobe National Park, the most impressive accommodations are Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe Chilwero Lodge and Chobe Marina Lodge. In Maun, Cresta Riley's Hotel is generally considered the place to stay. Gaborone still has a chronic room shortage—your best bet is the Gaborone Sun or the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino. New hotels are being built in the main towns. They tend to be oriented toward the business traveler. The Cresta group of hotels are well-run.