Description
The marvelous Okavango Delta comprises open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodlands, riverine areas and open grasslands. The wildlife in this breathtaking mix of the Okavango Delta is as diverse as it is prolific: from elephant to impala and lion to wild dog.
Accommodation consists of eight spacious tents set on elevated wooden decks beneath the lush tree canopy. Each tented room has en-suite facilities with flush toilets, a shower and basin.
Activities consist of day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles accompanied by an experienced guide, as well as nature walks. Game viewing is good, and includes buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, reedbuck, lechwe, impala, zebra and hippo. Wild dog are also sometimes resident in the area.
Chitabe Camp also has two elevated platforms located in the reserve, one of which is within walking distance from the camp. Guests can experience a "sleep out" in the Okavango Delta under the stars in full comfort and safety.
Accommodation
The accommodation at Chitabe Camp is in 8 spacious Meru-style tents which are built on elevated wooden decks amongst the trees of the Okavango Delta. Each tent has twin beds, en-suite facilities and an indoor as well as an outdoor shower.
Childcare
Children are most welcome in camp but it is not suitable for very young children and therefore there is a minimum age of 9 years. Food and meal times can be adapted to suit younger guests.
Facilities
There is a thatched dining area, pub and lounge area which are built on raised decks to provide superb views across the Okavango Delta floodplain, and a pool allows guests to cool off in the heat of the day. There is also a hide for 'secret' game viewing.
Activities
Safaris at Chitabe Camp include day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, nature walks and spectacular bird-watching. The multiplicity of habitats surrounding Chitabe Camp means there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, tsessebe, impala and, occasionally, wild dogs. Night drives also provide opportunities for guests to see nocturnal mammals such as civet, serval, genet, porcupine and aardwolf.
When to travel
Botswana’s winter is during our British summer, and the weather is hot during the day, but it isn't a stifling heat, and cold at night. The summer months (British winter) can be hot and humid and there is a chance of rain. Botswana has one rainy season which runs between mid-December and runs through to mid-March.
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Location and directions
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Chitabe Camp is situated in a private concession area on a beautiful island in the south-east of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, and borders the famous Moremi Game Reserve.
How to get there
Maun is the gateway to the Okavango Delta, which is an 11 hour international flight to Johannesburg, followed by a 2 hour international flight. From there you will need a short flight (30 minutes) to get you to the Chitabe airstrip and it is then a half hour game drive to camp.
