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Lodges & Camps
actually in the Okavango Delta Delta Camp - One of the original luxury Camps in the
Okavango, managed in a very eco-friendly way.
Accommodates up to 16 people in luxury 'lethaka' (reed)
chalets. Safaris by mokoro (they refuse to use the fibre
glass mekoro favoured by many lodges, and still use the
traditional mekoro hewn from the trunk of a tree) and
Walking Safaris. The Okavango's 'thinking Man's' Safari
Camp. Voted 'Best Safari Lodge' in the whole of Southern Africa by Getaway Magazine $$$ Request
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Oddballs' Enclave - A new addition to Oddballs Camp is a completley new - and more comfortable and 'up-market' Camp known as Oddballs Enclave. Situated just a few meters from Oddballs Camp, overlooking the floodplains of the Okavango Delta, The Enclave has just 6 walk-in Meru Style tents, set on raised wooded platforms, each with its own private toilet and shower facilities. The Enclave still offers the Mokoro Excursions and Walking Safaris that have made Oddballs World renowned - but offers a higher level of comfort at around half the price of other luxury Okavango Lodges $$ Request info Sankuyo Bush Camp - Situated in a very prolific Game area at the Southern tip of the Moremi Game Reserve. A traditional tented safari camp with 6 walk-in tents each with it's own facilities. The camp is owned by the Community and managed by the same people who manage Delta Camp and Oddballs. Activities include Game Drives (night drives are allowed in the private concession) $$ Request info
Mapula Lodge - Situated in the remote North Western seasonal floodplains of the Delta. Eight comfortable and attractive chalets. The Lodge overlooks a lagoon. Game drives, night drives and motor boat game viewing.$$ Request info Advertisement:
Baine's Camp - Situated on a private concession adjoining the Moremi Game Reserve, Baines Camp is a permanent water Camp offering year-round mokoro and motor launch game viewing. The Camp have three elephants - part of the Living with Elephants Foundation, enabling you to interact with them $$$$ Request info Chief's Camp - Situated in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve - "predator capital of Africa", Chiefs Camp offers 12 luxury 'bush pavillions' Safari activities by 4x4 Game Viewing Vehicles and mokoro excursions. Although expensive - it is no where near as expensive a Mombo Camp, but in our opinion offers superior accommodation and equally spectacular Game Vieiwng $$$$ Request info Santawani Lodge - recently re-furbished and under new management, Santawani is a classic safari camp offering six simple twin-bedded brick chalets each with private - but basic - facilities. It is a 'budget' camp - which is comfortable but not luxurious. Game drives are in a private concession - which means night drives are also possible. Accessible by self-drive from Maun $ Request info
Xugana Island Lodge - Eight large raised lethaka (reed) Chalets overlooking the lagoon. Recently completely refurbished. Part of the Desert & Delta group of Lodges offering Lodges in the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Savute regions $$$ Request info Stanley's Camp - 8
Classic Safari tents with hand-crafted beds and oriental
carpets give this Camp a nostalgic 'Out of Africa'
ambience. Safaris by 4x4 Game viewing vehicle - including
night drives - and Mokoro. The Camp has its own semi
habituated herd of elephants enabling close observation
of these marvellous mammals. $$$$
Request info Kanana Camp - A
recently refurbished camp on the banks of the Xudum River. 8 large twin
bedded safari tents built on plinths with en-suite
bathrooms. Activities by Game Drives, Mokoro, Walking
Safaris, night drives and power boat. Particularly good for 'Birders' as it has an heronry where many migratory water birds come to have their young from July onwards $$$
Request info Moremi Crossing - Moremi Crossing is a new 16 tented camp which opened in July 2009. Situated on the banks of the Boro River - a seasonal river and floodplain - the Camp offers Mokoro excursions, motor boat excursions and walking safaris. Accommodation in 'walk-in' Meru style tents set on wooden platforms each with its own private toilet and shower facilities. $$$ Request info Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp - Located in a private 7000 hectare concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Nine luxurious tented suites .Game drives, mokoro excursions and power boat game viewing. Accommodation is in nine classic safari tents set on raised wooden platforms - each with its own private facilities $$$$ Request info Sandibe Safari Lodge - Situated on the banks of a permanent waterway in the Okavango Delta on a private 270sq km concession. Accommodation is in Eight twin bedded luxury safari cottages with open air showers as well as en-suite bathrooms. Game drives, bush walks, mokoro and power boat game viewing $$$$ Request info Kwara Camp - Situated in the private Kwando concession in the Northern region of the Okavango Delta. Eight traditional safari tents built on raised wooden decks overlooking a lagoon. Game drives and mokoro and motor boat activities. Popular with photographers as they have a specialist photographic Guide Request info $$$ .Little Kwara Camp has recently been built close to Kwara Camp - smaller and more intimate service and Guiding with a maximum of 10 guests - $$$ Request info
Xaranna Tented Camp - Xaranna Tented Camp opened in September 2008 with eight suites, with the possibility of expanding to 12 at a later stage. Each suite has a private plunge pool and open-sided pavilion. The concession is 25 000 hectares in size and access is via an airstrip, 20 minutes away from Maun, followed by a 45-minute game drive or boat ride to the lodge. Activities include mokoro, boat safaris, walks, and both day and night game drives. $$$ Request info
Xudum Delta Lodge - Xudum Delta Lodge also opened in September 2008 with eight suites with the possibility of expanding to 12 later on. Each will have a private plunge pool and a 'lofty hideout'. There are two main guest areas and four satellite guest areas to guarantee privacy. Access is via the same airstrip as Xaranna Tented Camp, but Xudum is located only a 20-minute game drive away. Activities include mokoro, boat safaris, walks, and both day and night game drives. $$$ Request info
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Mobile Camping Safaris: Bushways Mobile Camping Safaris - Mobile tented safaris throughout the Delta and other Botswana destinations. . $$ Request info Unchartered Africa - 5 star luxury Mobile tented safaris throughout the Delta and other Botswana destinations. . $$$$ Request info Conservation Corporation Africa - A range of luxury mobile expeditions travelling either in Groups or private guided safaris $$$ Request info Wilderness Safaris Managed Camps - Wilderness Safaris are a huge and somewhat impersonal Camp Management company in The Okavango. They do not actually own all the Camps, but provide management and marketing services. Wilderness Camps include: Duba
Plains - One of the Okavango's most remote Camps, it is located in the furthest reaches of the Okavango Delta. Accommodates twelve people in luxury tents. Safaris by mokoro, 4x4 and walking. $$$ Request
info Jao Camp - beautifully designed tented camp accommodating just 16 persons. Safaris by mokoro and 4x4. Located in an area that claims the highest population of lion in Botswana. $$$$ Request info Xigera
Camp - pronounced
keejera - the camp is situated on paradise island in the
Moremi Game Reserve. The Camp was recently totally
rebuilt with luxurious tented accommodation on raised
decks and interlinking raised walkways. Safaris by
mokoro, 4x4 and motor boats. Is a permanent water camp
offering year-round boating activities $$$ Request
info Lodges & Camps in Maun, from where one can take day-trips into the Delta: Audi Camp - about 13km out of Town, you can use
either ready erected tents or pitch your own tent. Has
bar and restaurant facilities. $ Email: emma@okavangocamp.com
The Old Bridge - situated about 11km from Town overlooking a hippo pool, offers backpacking accommodation. Funky bar and excellent simple food. Also offer a range of inexpensive Mokoro trips and mobile safaris into the Okavango Delta $ Email: thebridge@botsnet.bw
Maun Lodge - a
little out of town, offers excellent rooms and chalets. A Restauarant and Bar together with a swimming pool are available to guests Email:
maun.lodge@info.bw Advertisement:
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