Classic camp in a prolific wildlife area
Dry Camp
One of the real benefits of this camp is its close proximity to Maun. It’s just a short flight that gets you to this dry camp. This is one of Wilderness Safaris’ Classic camps, and does make you feel as though you are there to experience the bush rather than stay in a hotel. It’s a classic tented camp with much attention paid to it with tasteful interiors and good dining. Recently refurbished to a high standard.
We think this is a perfect stop over in combination with different style camps; Chitabe would compliment any safari that included a wet camp as here it is drier and private with a record of very good game sightings.
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Chitabe Camp is unique even in the Okavango Delta in that it harbours such a variety of habitats within close proximity, ranging from classic Okavango Delta scenery with Illala palms dotting floodplains to open savannah and acacia woodlands. A finger of perennial swamps inundated by water throughout the year extends into the Chitabe Concession and the area is also dominated by seasonally flooded areas which transform 56% of the concession from dry floodplains into a lush oasis, when the annual flood waters meander through. All this gives rise to a surprising diversity of species, which allows Chitabe Camp to offer guests a wide range of luxury african safaris, game viewing and birding experiences.
The high numbers of impala in the area means that leopard are often seen near Chitabe Camp. Also encountered are buffalo, elephant, lion and occasional sightings of wild dog, the subject of the Botswana Wild Dog Research Project that takes place in the area.
The birdlife is excellent and varies throughout the year, depending on water levels and season. Raptors are abundant here: including the African Hawk Eagle and the Hooded Vulture often nests on the island. Game drives in the palm-filled landscape of Chitabe Camp often produce families of Ground Hornbill, Greater Honeyguide, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Red-billed Hornbill, Gabar Goshawk and coveys of Red-billed Francolin.
Chitabe Camp borders the famous Moremi Game Reserve, in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Chitabe Camp has all the scenery you would expect to enjoy on a luxury African safari – open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodlands, riverine areas and open grasslands.
The wildlife in this area is a breathtaking mix of the Okavango Delta and is as diverse as it is prolific: from elephant to impala and lion to wild dog.
Chitabe Camp borders the famous Moremi Game Reserve, in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Chitabe Camp has all the scenery you would expect to enjoy on a luxury African safari – open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodlands, riverine areas and open grasslands.
The wildlife in this area is a breathtaking mix of the Okavango Delta and is as diverse as it is prolific: from elephant to impala and lion to wild dog.
Canvas tented-style accommodations on raised decks, double sliding door entrance and with elevated wooden walkways. Each room is wheelchair accessible and comprises of en-suite facilities with outdoor shower, outdoor sitting area overlooking floodplains, mosquito net, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, electronic safe and individual security pouches with numbered tags, adaptor charging facilities, a yoga mat and weights (02 x 2.5kg weights).
During winter months hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided.No air-conditioning, however, a water cooled pedestal fan is provided in all the rooms.Seasonal bathrobes, slippers, liquid soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, room spray, insect repellent, insect spray, mosquito coil, shower caps, vanity kit with cotton tip swabs and cotton wool pads, sewing kit (on request), tissue dispenser, liquid washing detergent (for smalls), laundry bag and umbrella are supplied in each tent.
Prices are per person per night sharing
Please note: These are retail rates and should be seen as indicative, and they can change. All rates are subject to availability. Safari Lifestyles will guarantee that our rates will be lower than retail rates.
contact us for single traveller prices.
January to March
$1321
April
$1571
May
$1890
1 June to October
$2625
Nov to 19 Dec
$1600
20 Dec to 5 Jan
$2029
