Camp Okavango

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Camp Okavango

Botswana's magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 square km in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 square km in the dry season. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands the fresh water oasis attracts wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness.

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 elegant thatch and lethaka main lodge building features a cocktail bar, lounge and wildlife reference library. The dining room leads onto an expansive open-air patio for evenings around the fireside. Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and a sun-kissed deck with plunge pool for relaxing during the hot midday hours.

Camp Okavango accommodates only 24 guests in intimate exclusivity in East African-style safari tents, individually situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks.

For those who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango boasts the "Okavango Suite", a thatched cottage offering complete privacy - ideal for honeymooners.

All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides and include exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat.

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, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the camp.

Camp Okavango forms part of the Desert & Delta Safaris' portfolio of lodges, which include Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe Savanna Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Xugana Island Lodge and Camp Moremi. Desert & Delta Safaris believes in sustainable, environmentally and socially conscious tourism and offers unique wildlife, nature and cultural experiences.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Your stay at Camp Okavango is inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local brand drinks, scheduled game-viewing activites, park entrance fees and laundry service.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Gratuities, curios and all items of a personal nature. Premium brand drinks.

CHILDREN
No children under 12 years accepted. No children under the age of 16 are allowed on walking safaris. No childcare / baby-sitters are provided for at any of our properties. Children must be under the care of their parents at all times. No children to share in the Camp Okavango suite. Children aged 16 yrs (inclusive) and younger to share with a parent at all times.

HOW TO GET THERE
Access by charter aircraft from Kasane (served by daily road transfers from Victoria Falls and Livingstone) and Maun to Camp. Camp Okavango private registered airstrip or by unique boat transfer from Camp Moremi.

AIRSTRIP CO-ORDINATES
Camp Okavango airstrip: 17.07S 23.06E. The airstrip is 800 metres long, grass and in good condition. The maximum aircraft size recommended is Cessna 206. Twin-engined aircraft are not allowed to land except with permission from DCA. Please check with your travel agent regarding luggage restrictions.

ELECTRICITY
Generator power (AC 220V) is available during the day and evening. Video batteries can be re-charged. Rooms are equipped with a 220-volt AC plug for hairdryers and 12-volt DC lighting for nighttime use, after the generator has been switched off.

CREDIT CARDS
Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club credit cards are accepted, but not American Express.