The Camp

Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Number of Tents: 12

Camp Okavango enjoys a delightful location amidst a shady grove of trees on the edge of the marsh. The camp accommodates a maximum of 24 guests in 12 spacious wood-framed canvas, mesh and thatch chalets. Each room—more like a canvas-walled cabin with pitched roof—rests on an individual raised teak platform. All rooms have en suite facilities with double sinks and showers and a separate water closet, as well as sliding doors that open onto a private open-air viewing deck. The family suite features two en suite bedrooms with a shared living area, ideal for quality time together. Camp Okavango’s main lodge comprises sprawling raised decks, open air living and dining areas, a cocktail bar and wildlife reference library. Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and a sundeck with plunge pool for relaxing during the sunny midday hours.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Hair dryer on request
• Room fan
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central pool
• Shared computer with internet in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
• No air conditioning, telephone, Internet or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Water-based wildlife-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways that surround the camp. Roam the vast expanses of flooded marsh and islands to view hippos from the comfort of a motorboat, or explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the old-fashioned way, in the traditional contours of a poled mokoro (dugout canoe). The views of birds are unsurpassed as you peacefully glide through the tall grasses. For those seeking an especially close encounter with nature, guided bush walks are conducted on a number of the nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species that inhabit this wilderness, such as elephant, buffalo, lion, antelope and giraffe Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity.

The Okavango Delta is a year-round wildlife viewing destination, with the peak mammal viewing in the dry winter between June and October and fantastic birding all year. The below chart shows major wildlife sightings. Other typical sightings may include small mammals, such as jackals, foxes, caracal and serval, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements and can vary from camp to camp, since many camps are located on islands.

Climate

Conservation

The owners of Camp Okavango believe in sustainable, environmentally and socially conscious tourism. Camp Okavango works with Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks to ensure conservation of the unique habitats in the delta region. The camp owners are also conscious of the need to develop the human potential of Botswana’s citizens, and makes a particular effort to enhance employee training through a very successful skills development program. These effiorts have produced numerous leaders from the local community who are employed in management positions throughout the company. Camp Okavango’s owners have also developed a far-reaching and integrated policy in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, focused on prevention, treatment and support as well as stigma reduction and community outreach. Their work has been commended by the International Labor Organization as leaders of their industry in this regard. Additionally, they run a locally based procurement program, which purchases from local companies and distributors wherever possible.

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