Camp Okavango

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's unashamed luxury blends with the Africa of old in the elegant thatch and lethaka main lodge buildings.

Camp Okavango is a water-based camp and game-drive activities, using safari vehicles, are not possible. 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.

The main lodge building, shaded by giant mangosteen trees, features a cocktail bar, lounge and wildlife reference library. The dining room leads onto an expansive open-air patio for evenings around the fireside offering guests a chance to view the stars beneath the crystal clear skies of Botswana.

Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and a sun-kissed deck with a plunge pool for relaxing during the hot midday hours. There is also a sleep out deck for guests staying 3 or more nights - there is no better way to round of a day in the Delta than heading into the bush just before sunset and sleeping out in a comfy bed under just the starry African night sky.

Guests are accommodated in East African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised woode platforms with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks.  There are just 11 tents in total. For families, there is a Family Tent which consists of two adjoining en-suite tents. The camp can host a maximum of 24 people, ensuring an exclusive and intimate safari experience.

Rates Include

All meals; refreshments; local spirits and wines (excluding premium brands); scheduled shared activities; Park fees; and a laundry service are included.

Children Policy

Children aged 6 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request.

General Information For Guests

Each of the guest suites have been built on individual raised wooden platforms. The en-suite bathrooms have double vanities, double shower and a separate water closet (with a view). The stack away sliding doors open onto a private open-air viewing deck. All rooms have fans, 220V plug points for charging equipment, a hair dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, a flashlight, umbrella, small safe, and an emergency air horn.

The camp has 24 hour solar generated power.

There are various indoor and outdoor dining locations, 2 lounges, and a camp firepit area. There is also a swimming pool, a curio shop, library, and a fully stocked self service bar. Credit cards are accepted.

There is no Wi-Fi available nor any telephone communication. The lodge has a satellite phone and radio for emergencies.

A reverse osmosis water treatment plant supplies drinking water (bottled water on request).

Camp Okavango is a water-based camp and game-drive activities, using safari vehicles, are not possible. Water-based activities from the comfort of a modern motorboat or traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways.

For those wanting to get a little closer to 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 water wilderness.

Optional fishing excurions to fish for bream (seasonal) can be arranged. All fishing equipment is available at the lodge.

Scenic helicopter flights over the Okavango Delta are available at an additional charge.

Guests staying 3 or more nights at Camp Okavango also have the opportunity to spend a night on the stunning sleep-out deck. The sleep out deck has bathroom facilities.

Camp Okavango is accessed only by light aircraft. Once at the airstrip, it is a short 5 minute walk to the camp. The flight time between the camp and Maun is approximately 25 minutes; from Kasane approximately 60 minutes.

Drone use is strictly prohibited at Camp Okavango due to the sensitive nature of the environment.

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