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Seba Camp

Seba Camp is situated on the stunning Abu Concession nestled in amongst majestic hardwood trees, in the Okavango Delta. The camp overlooks a perennial lagoon and is surrounded by open grassland, offering wildlife encounters from land and water-based activities. This camp caters well for families, with two out of the eight luxury tents designed for families with their own plunge pools and sandpit. Seba Camp runs on 100% solar power, to help ensure a light environmental footprint. Built in 2006, the camo has been nominated for Best Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2021 awards with each tent in the camp celebrating a different ethnic group of Botswana through its authentic, colourful décor. Wilderness Safaris was founded in Botswana in 1983 and is dedicated to the conservation of the magnificent biodiversity of the Okavango Delta.

Pelo Camp

Pelo Camp, remotely situated in amongst towering palm, jackalberry and Natal mahogany trees, gets its name from the shape of the island it sits on – ‘Pelo’ being the Setswana word for heart. This small, peaceful island hideaway makes it easy for guests to fall in love with the surrounding nature and Botswana. Pelo is a small camp, with five tents, each with their own private veranda allowing for unparalleled views of the Okavango Delta and a main tented dining and lounge area. Mokoro excursions are emphasised at Pelo Camp – silently gliding on the surrounding water is a perfect way to connect to the Okavango Delta and the heritage of this region.

Mapula Lodge

Located just outside of Moremi Game Reserve, Mapula Lodge lies deep in the Okavango Delta. Boasting 9 luxury chalets which are inviting and unique, filled with locally handcrafted safari-chic furnishings, the atmosphere is ethereal and earthy. The main area’s commodious viewing deck includes soft, inviting sofas overlooking the hippo-filled lagoon. The majestic riverine flora around the lodge is home to a great variety of birds; game viewing, in open vehicles, is excellent in this area. The guides at Mapula Lodge have been trained by legendary Ralph Bousfield, who was inspired and trained by his father Jack, who loved adventure. Always passionate about conservation, Ralph and his mother established Botswana’s first Wildlife Orphanage and Education Centre.

Little Tubu

Little Tubu shares Hunda Island with its larger sister camp, benefitting from the dry-land location surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains. Little Tubu offers an intimate safari experience, combining the luxury of privacy and seclusion with access to some of the most bountiful game viewing in all of Botswana. The three luxury guest tents that make up Little Tubu peer out from under the shade of a grove of riverine trees. Sightings of wildlife from the camp inspire excursions to productive woodlands in open 4×4 vehicles, with seasonal water-based activities also an option, offering a host of land, sea and air-based safari excursions. With all-inclusive rates, you’re free to enjoy the lavish selection of freshly prepared, sumptuous meals and lite bites throughout the day, including bottomless beverages.

Kwando Kwara Camp

Kwara Camp overlooks a secluded lagoon in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, within the magnificent 1,700km2 Kwara concession which borders the Moremi Game Reserve. Such a location has enabled wildlife populations to thrive within the undisturbed habitats of the private reserve, facilitating a host of bountiful game viewing activities and excursion opportunities. The ultimate Kwando safari experience is comprised of a variety of land and water-based activities, each offering a unique and riveting account of the Okavango landscape. The variety of game viewing activities, motorised boat and mokoro excursions, bird watching, star gazing, fishing and in-camp facilities are sure to satisfy the most avid safari enthusiasts, including the sumptuous range of cuisine and all-inclusive beverages that make for a well-rounded and wholly satisfying experience.

Kwando Little Kwara Camp

Little Kwara overlooks a winding lagoon in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, within the magnificent 1,700km2 Kwara concession which borders the Moremi Game Reserve. Such a location has enabled wildlife populations to thrive within the undisturbed habitats of the private reserve, facilitating a host of bountiful game viewing activities and excursion opportunities. The ultimate Kwando safari experience is comprised of a variety of land and water-based activities, each offering a unique and riveting account of the Okavango landscape. The variety of game viewing activities, motorised boat and mokoro excursions, bird watching, star gazing, fishing and in-camp facilities are sure to satisfy the most avid safari enthusiasts, including the sumptuous range of cuiseen and all-inclusive beverages that make for a well-rounded and wholly satisfying experience. Being a small camp, Little Kwara it lends itself perfectly to honeymooners or to small groups who can essentially occupy the entire camp.

Kiri Camp

Kiri Camp owes its name to the Kiri channel which flows passed the island on which the camp is situated – between the Boro River and the Kiri River, about 20km’s south-west of Chiefs Island. The camp is raised on wooden decks, providing astonishing vistas over the expansive Kiri floodplains which stretch out north of the camp. Kiri Camps luxury tented units benefit from their location beneath the surrounding ebony forest, facilitating cool and airy accommodation shaded from the extremes of midday heat. Both standard and family size en-suite tents accommodate a maximum of 24 total guests, ensuring an intimate stay for all. Kiri Camp benefits from its unique location within the NG32 Concession, not only for the bountiful game viewing and water-bound activities inherent to its location, but for the additional activities permitted to the private concession such as spotlight lit evening game drives.

Gomoti Private Camp

Gomoti Private Camp is situated within a community run concession within the NG32 area on the edge of the Gomoti river system south-east of the Okavango Delta. Unlike its sister camp Gomoti Plains Camp, Gomoti Private is available for exclusive bookings only. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways, considered to be among the most bountiful and consistent areas for wildlife sighting in Northern Botswana. Gomoti trees line the waterways and provide excellent cover for nesting water birds such as herons and storks.

Jao Camp

Camp Jao offers a truly unique and well rounded safari experience, utilising the surrounding Okavango landscape to its maximum potential with a host of exciting activities. Accommodation is built from locally sourced and recyclable materials, luxurious by even the highest standards, with an array of modern furnishings and lavish features such as a private plunge pool and air-conditioning. All inclusive food and beverages will keep you lavishly sustained while embarking on a host of land, sea and air based game viewing activities, while in-camp facilities such as a bar, pool, spa, gym and library will keep you thoroughly occupied in-between. Complimentary internet access is available in-camp, and families with children age 13 and older are warmly welcome.

Chitabe Camp

Chitabe’s location places it at the heart of a diverse and intricate array of habitats, resulting in Chitabe being one of the most renown territories in all of Botswana. Experienced, passionate guides are inspired by the intricate and dynamic landscapes to deliver wildlife experiences few other locations can hope to match. Eight elevated, Meru-style guest tents provide the ultimate in luxury safari accommodation, while a stroll along the elevated boardwalks connecting them to the main area is a safari experience in and of itself. Day and night drives and guided walks showcase the varied wildlife and landscapes of the Okavango margins.