Flight to Mokete Camp
Accommodation
Wilderness Mokete accommodates 18 guests in nine tents. A stay at Mokete is a feast for the senses, as only a thin piece of canvas separates the guests and the raw nature - just as it should be. The tents are raised on platforms and connected to the main building by walkways. The rooms are tastefully furnished and include a private plunge pool, lounge, bedroom and bathroom with additional outdoor shower. The tent roof can be slided to one side so that guests have a view of the starry sky as they fall asleep.
The main building consists of two wings with the bar / lounge on one side and the restaurant on the other. In front is the open fireplace where you can enjoy your morning coffee. An inviting pool with plenty of sunbathing space was set up right next to the main building. The camp was built with a lot of passion and care and is a real eye-catcher.
Botswana was shaken by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on April 3, 2017, the second strongest earthquake ever recorded in Botswana. Since then, the northern part of the Okavango Delta has been receiving more water than the south, probably due to a tectonic shift. This is one of the reasons why the Mababe Depression is being filled with water and life again after years of drought and has become a magnet for animals migrating there from the dry Chobe hinterland to quench their thirst.
Access to camp is normally by helicopter.
The Mababe Depression marsh fills in the summer season, creating a wetland of some 2,600 hectares. This progressively disappears in the dry season, although never completely, with permanent water feeding nutrient-rich grasslands, welcoming great herds. Here it’s not uncommon to see vast buffalo herds, tsessebe in their hundreds, and large prides of lions following in their wake.
Flight to Chitabe Camp
Accommodation The charming Chitabe Camp offers eight comfortable tents on elevated platforms with en-suite bathroom, veranda and extra outdoor shower. The rooms are connected to the main building by elegantly curved walkways.
The main building consists of two elongated houses with a curio shop and bar on one side and the lounge/library and dining room on the other side. A large deck with a fireplace in front connects the two units. Behind the main building, an inviting swimming pool and relaxation area provide the perfect spot for the afternoon hours.
Chitabe Camp is only accessible by light aircraft. The camp is located approx. 40 minutes drive from Chitabe Airstrip. Flight time to Maun in a Cessna Caravan is 20 minutes, and 1 hour 40 minutes to Kasane.
Chitabe Camp is part of the private Chitabe Concession (280 km²). There are two camps in this reserve: Chitabe Lediba Camp and Chitabe Camp. Both camps belong together and are approximately five minutes walking distance apart.
Guests can look forward to first-class service at exclusive and stunning lodges set amid pristine wilderness. The Okavango Delta is an inland delta in the north of Botswana, which can be accessed via Maun or Kasane. Some areas on the edge of the delta are accessible by vehicle, but the vast majority of lodges here are located deep in the delta, which means they are only accessible by air and therefore highly exclusive.
The Okavango Delta plays host to a fascinating cycle of rain, flood, drought, heat and cold. These processes determine the behaviour of the animals and their migration paths. The onset of rain in November / December leads to the appearance of spectacular green meadows as dormant flora springs back to life, trees sprout new leaves and colours become vivid and saturated. The vast majority of animals give birth to their young at the beginning of the wet season, which means the whole area is teeming with baby elephant, impala and kudu – big cat often gives birth to its young at this time too.
The sporadic rains continue until the end of March. Temperatures slowly drop and a feeling of spring sets in around April. The nights become cooler and dew settles on the grass, causing it to sparkling in the sun’s first rays of light when guests can be found pulling up their hoods in preparation for the early morning game drives. The floodwaters reach the delta in April, sometimes earlier, and, covering immense areas, expand outward like a living, breathing organism. The floodwater is basically rainwater from the mountains of Angola, which slowly accumulates in the Okavango River over a period of several months. It squeezes through the panhandle, which is where the Okavango Delta fans out, and then floods the entire region. The well-equipped game drive vehicles struggle through metre-deep water from one island to the next, leaving passengers awestruck and wondering how the journey is at all possible.
The coolest temperatures are measured in June / July, when night time lows can drop as far as 5°C, and welcome hot water bottles are duly distributed! Well-wrapped guests come prepared for the early morning game drives with hats, gloves and warm jackets. Daytime temperatures are pleasant and the skies are clear with bright sunshine – every day! The sun’s heat dominates once again as September approaches, the alluvial areas begin to dry out and the short, dry grass offers a clear and welcome view of the entire spectrum of wildlife here. Temperatures climb to their maximum in October as the whole parched region once again anticipates the coming rains. When huge clouds begin to gather on the horizon, you know it’s only a matter of time until the whole cycle begins again.
Flight to Tubu Tree Camp
Accommodation
Tubu Tree Camp is a classic safari camp. It comprises nine tents raised on stilts with unrivalled vistas over a broad seasonal floodplain. The stylishly furnished rooms are constructed beneath shade-giving trees.
All rooms have king-size beds (or twins), a lounge, a bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and a delightful deck to relax and read on. The rooms are connected to the main area via raised walkways. One of the rooms is a family room that has two adjoining tents, each with its own bathroom and a common lounge in the middle.
The main building consists of a lounge with a bar and a dining tent. A staircase leads to the upper floor, where further sofas invite you to read and relax. Guests like to meet for a pre-dinner drink at the fire pit in front. A little further down is a plunge pool with sun loungers.
The region is one of the most beautiful and diverse in the whole Okavango Delta, and the romantic palm islands create a real Caribbean feeling.
Tubu Tree Camp is only accessible by light aircraft. Hunda Airstrip is located approximately 15 minutes from the camp. Flight time to Maun in a Cessna Caravan is 35 minutes, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Kasane.
Tubu Tree Camp is part of the private Jao Concession (630 km²). Pelo Camp, Jacana Camp, Kwetsani Camp and the premier Jao Camp all belong to this concession.
Flight to North Island Okavango
Accommodation
North Island Okavango is found on an island (known locally as Xuxuga) surrounded by the diverse habitats of this area – seasonal floodplains, permanent waterways, woodland and open savannah. Being at the upstream end of the Okavango Delta, this area is the first to get the annual floodwaters, opening up waterbased viewing activities.
The camp offers 7 spacious suites (including one family suite), each resting on raised wooden decks under the shady boughs of wild ebony trees, with stunning views of the lagoon. Each offers 140 square metres of total floor space, with 80 square metres of interior floor space. The rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, mini-bar, ceiling-fan, a private veranda and a private plunge pool with a sunken sundeck. Each bed also comes with an ‘over-the-bed’ cooling system for sleeping comfort. For the cooler winter nights, there is a cosy fireplace to relax in front of, making each tent a romantic safari experience.
The camp sits peacefully in front of a glorious hippo-filled lagoon, shaded by a congregation of enormous trees, with a separate lounge and dining area to enjoy delicious dinners, connected by a wooden deck that extends onwards for stargazing around a crackling firepit at night. To the side, there is a separate library for resting and reading and an outdoor gym to exercise in, while surrounded by the wild.
Semi-private means that it is not only one safari operator (company) that uses the concession but different operators share the same area (which per se is not a bad thing). There is also a presence of villages in the north and west of this community concession and the operators work hand-in-hand with the villagers to protect this beautiful wildlife gem.
The camp is accessed by light aircraft to Kadizora airstrip, followed by a 45-minute onward transfer to camp. Flight time to Maun in a Cessna Caravan is 45 minutes, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Kasane.
Flight to Maun
Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.
Duration 12 nights. Minimum age 6 years. Trip vice versa possible. Weight limit of luggage 20 kg.
Includes all transfers from Maun to the hotels/camps to Maun
- Mokete Camp: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Chitabe Camp: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Tubu Tree Camp: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- North Island Okavango: Standard Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
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