Camp Okavango, Botswana

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Camp Okavango is located right in the centre of the Okavango Delta and is surrounded by channel systems and flood plains which form the core water supply to this delicate ecosystem throughout the year. Exploring the Okavango by mokoro, specially adapted boats or guided walking excursions on the islands surrounding Nxaragha Island will allow every visitor to the region the opportunity to truly experience what the Okavango Delta is all about.

  • Gregory Fox

Set in an amphitheatre of ebony and sausage trees on the southern tip of Chief's Island, Stanley's Camp borders the southern section of the Moremi Game Reserve. This private concession is located by definition in seasonal delta. The floodwaters arrive around June, although there is often navigable water all year round due to the presence of the Boro River. The area is home to a wide variety of big game including elephant, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog, as well as one of the largest buffalo populations in the Okavango Delta.

Location

Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience. Camp Okavango is an approximately 20 minute flight from Maun and 1 hr 20 min flight from Kasane. The camp is a 5 minute walk from the airstrip.

Highlights

  • All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides and include exploring the Okavango by mokoro in eco-friendly canoes where guests can relish in the serenity of this magnificent site and get a chance to see the small critters of the Delta, such as the tiny painted reed frog amongst others.
  • Guided nature walks on the various islands allow for opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness.
  • Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding as more than 400 species of birds flourish in this wet wonderland.

Facilities

Facilities available at Camp Okavango include:

  • Cocktail bar
  • Lounge
  • Wildlife reference library
  • Dining room
  • Open-air patio for evenings around the fireside
  • Bird-viewing hide
  • A plunge pool and deck
  • Laundry service

Activities

Mokoro (dug-out-canoe) excursions, motorboat trips, guided nature walks, bird-watching and fishing for bream and tiger fish (on a catch and release basis). There are no game drives offered at Camp Okavango as it is a true wet camp.

Meal Basis:

Fully inclusive accommodation including all meals, local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activities and park entrance fees

Child Policy:

Regrettably no children under 16 years.

Accommodation:

Camp Okavango offers 12 luxury safari tents with sliding glass doors. Each tent is individually situated on a raised teak platform with en-suite facilities and a private viewing deck. For those who are looking for the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango boasts the 'Okavango Suite', a thatched cottage offering complete privacy, which is ideal for honeymooners.

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Customer Review

Holiday to Zambia, South Africa and Botswana during October 2011

Botswana Review

Wonderful safari, we saw more than I ever anticipated. I'm glad it's quality and not quantity in Botswana, we only ever encountered a few other safari vehicles per day.

Rated... 5stars

Signed:

Hayley Allen

Botswana Factfile

Timezone:
GMT + 2 hours
Language:
Setswana, English, local languages
Currency:
Pula, US Dollar
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
11 hours from Europe
Visas:
Not needed for many Europeans & Americans, call for info
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