Sango Safari Camp: An Authentic Okavango Delta Experience

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Experience an authentic Botswana safari at Sango Safari Camp, bordering Moremi Game Reserve and the wildlife-rich Khwai River.

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Sango Safari Camp, nestled near Khwai Village on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve, offers an intimate safari experience in Botswana's Okavango Delta. With classic Meru-style tents and a focus on wildlife encounters, it provides a rustic yet comfortable base for exploring the Khwai Concession and Moremi.

A brief summary to Sango Safari Camp

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Local tips

Pack layers, as temperatures can fluctuate significantly between day and night.
Bring binoculars to enhance wildlife viewing during game drives and from the camp.
Consider booking activities in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
Respect the local culture and community by learning a few basic phrases in Setswana.
Be aware of your surroundings and follow the guide's instructions during walking safaris.

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Getting There

Air Travel

The most common way to reach Sango Safari Camp is by flying into Maun International Airport (MUB), the main gateway to the Okavango Delta. From Maun, a charter flight can be arranged to one of the airstrips in the Khwai Concession. Your tour operator typically handles these bookings. There are no scheduled flights to Khwai. Pre-arranged transfers from the airstrip to Sango Safari Camp are usually included in your booking.
4x4 Vehicle

Sango Safari Camp can be reached by a 4x4 vehicle from Maun. The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (125km) along sandy and dirt roads. During the dry season (April to October), it is possible to drive from Moremi Game Reserve and the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, depending on water levels and track conditions. Self-drive guests must pre-book all activities and meals before travel. There are no tolls on this route.

Discover more about Sango Safari Camp

Sango Safari Camp is located on the outskirts of Khwai Village, bordering the eastern Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. Named after the local Sango family, who co-own the camp, it offers an intimate and authentic Botswana safari experience. The camp overlooks the Khwai River and the Moremi Game Reserve, both known for their diverse wildlife. The camp accommodates a maximum of twelve guests in six classic Meru-style tents. These tents are raised on wooden decks and feature en-suite bathrooms with bucket showers, hot and cold water, flush toilets, and vanity basins. Beds are draped with mosquito nets, and each tent faces the open plain and the Khwai River. The communal areas are under canvas, creating a cozy atmosphere. Guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy meals in the dining area, or gather around the open-air boma with a fireplace. Sango Safari Camp's location allows for game drives in both the Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Concession. The area boasts permanent water sources, seasonal flood plains, open grasslands, riverine forests, and dry woodlands, attracting a wide range of wildlife. Guests can expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, and various antelope species. Activities include day and night game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro (dugout canoe) trips.