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Experience the Okavango Delta's untouched wilderness at Camp Okavango, offering luxury suites, water-based safaris, and immersive wildlife encounters.

Nestled on the secluded Nxaragha Island in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, Camp Okavango offers an exclusive and immersive safari experience. This luxury lodge provides year-round access to the Delta's waterways and abundant wildlife, promising an unforgettable escape into nature's embrace.

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  • Pack light, neutral-colored clothing for safaris and bush walks.
  • Bring binoculars for enhanced wildlife and bird viewing.
  • Remember insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection.
  • Be prepared for limited internet connectivity and embrace the digital detox.
  • Check for any necessary vaccinations and health precautions before your trip.

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  • Air Charter

    The most common way to reach Camp Okavango is via a chartered flight from Maun (MUB) or Kasane (BBK). Several companies offer air charter services to the camp's private airstrip. These flights often operate on a seat-in-charter basis, potentially stopping at other camps en route. From the airstrip, it's a short walk to the camp. A ten-day, nine-night luxury safari in Botswana that visits both the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari might cost $17,000 to $22,000 in peak season per person. A 5-day Okavango Delta safari can range from $300 per person per day for a budget camping safari to almost $1,000 per person per day for a luxury experience. Confirm exact pricing and baggage restrictions with your chosen operator.

  • Boat Transfer

    If you are already staying at another lodge in the Okavango Delta, such as Camp Moremi or Xugana Island Lodge, a boat transfer to Camp Okavango might be possible. This offers a scenic way to experience the Delta's waterways. Boat transfer costs vary depending on distance and the specific lodges involved; inquire directly with the lodges for pricing and availability.

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Camp Okavango, a hidden treasure on Nxaragha Island, offers an unparalleled water wilderness experience in the heart of the Okavango Delta. This exclusive African safari camp is an eco-sensitive lodge that captures the very essence of the Okavango Delta.The camp accommodates a maximum of 24 guests in eleven intimate safari suites and one family suite, ensuring a peaceful and genuine safari experience. Each suite is built on a raised wooden platform beneath the thick Okavango Delta vegetation, featuring en-suite bathrooms and a private open-air viewing deck. The main area comprises interconnected walkways linking two lounge areas, a dining room, library, self-service bar, and curio shop. Guests can also enjoy a swimming pool and open-air fire pits.Activities at Camp Okavango revolve around exploring the Delta's waterways and surrounding islands. Guests can embark on guided excursions in hard-bottom aluminum boats or traditional mokoros (dugout canoes). Bush walks on nearby islands offer the chance to track larger land-based species. Bird watching and fishing (seasonal) are also popular activities.The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the largest and most pristine inland deltas on Earth. Its constantly shifting landscape of floodplains, channels, islands and woodlands teems with diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and over 400 bird species.

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