Delta Camp, Okavango Delta Travel Guide

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Experience the Okavango Delta's tranquility at Delta Camp: eco-friendly chalets, walking safaris, and mokoro excursions await in this pristine wilderness.

Delta Camp offers an authentic and intimate Okavango Delta experience. Nestled on a palm-studded island, this eco-friendly lodge provides walking safaris and mokoro excursions, allowing guests to connect with nature in its purest form.

A brief summary to Delta Camp

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Know before you go

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Pack light, using a soft duffel bag, as luggage space on the small aircraft transfers is limited to 20kg.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, binoculars, and a camera to fully enjoy the walking safaris and mokoro excursions.
Visit between July and October for the best wildlife viewing opportunities and pleasant temperatures.
Consider booking an extended camping expedition for a deeper immersion into the Okavango Delta.
Engage with your guide to learn about the local culture and the unique ecosystem of the Okavango Delta.

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Getting There

Air Transfer

The primary way to reach Delta Camp is by light aircraft from Maun International Airport (MUB). Flights typically take 20 minutes from Maun or 50 minutes from Kasane. Mack Air operates most onward connections to the Delta. Upon arrival at the Delta airstrip, a dedicated guide will meet you for a 45-minute mokoro ride or a 30-minute bush walk to the camp, depending on water levels. A seat on a plane ticket is between US$ 220 and US$ 260 per person per way.

Discover more about Delta Camp

Delta Camp, located on the southwestern edge of Chief's Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, offers a unique and immersive safari experience. Accessible by light aircraft and a traditional mokoro ride, the camp provides an escape into a pristine wilderness. Delta Camp distinguishes itself by offering only walking safaris and mokoro excursions, forgoing motorized activities to maintain tranquility and minimize environmental impact. Knowledgeable guides, often locals with lifelong experience in the Delta, lead guests through the waterways and islands, sharing their expertise in tracking animals and understanding the ecosystem. These guides transport visitors deep into the Okavango using only handmade dug-out canoes (mekoro).The camp itself is constructed from locally sourced reed and grass, blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings. Chalets are elevated off the forest floor and designed to incorporate the existing trees, offering guests a unique connection with the environment. Solar power provides electricity, and efforts are made to minimize the camp's footprint.Delta Camp accommodates a maximum of 18 guests in spacious chalets with en-suite bathrooms. The camp welcomes families and offers a cultural experience by arranging visits to local villages. Guests can enjoy meals in the dining room overlooking the Delta, with opportunities for private dinners under the stars. Extended camping expeditions into the Okavango's remote areas can also be arranged.