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Delta Camp, Central Okavango | Timbuktu Travel
Central Okavango

Delta Camp

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About Delta Camp

Return to a bygone era of Okavango exploration with an Okavango guide.
Delta Camp sits at the confluence of two main channels of the Okavango Delta overlooking a busy lagoon that is home to many-a crocodile and hippo and oft-frequented by red lechwe (water-dwelling antelope) and elephant. The Okavango is defined by its wet and dry seasons but this region is especially affected; activities are therefore heavily influenced by fluctuating water levels. Walking and (should water-levels allow) mokoro - the traditional way of traversing, in a dugout canoe - are your means of travel. No motorised movement here - just good old-fashioned muscle. Delta Camp's simplicity can be as refreshing as it can be lacking, however, and amidst the glutting menu of high-end safari options it offers something distinctly more basic. Still, there is a strong emphasis on doing things simply and with integrity. It is one of the only operators to still offer overnight walking and mokoro trails - an unparalleled, unforgettable close-to-nature experience.
Central Okavango , Botswana
From $920 per person/per night
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7 Rooms
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The property

A large elevated open-air thatched great room is the heart of Delta Camp. Here guests convene for activities, meals and in-between siestas. The mostly reed and found-object decor is relatively unmemorable. Don't expect chic safari, rather rustic and practical. Various sofas and chairs are oriented for optimal floodplain views. There is a small library and a decently stocked bar.

The rooms

The seven chalets vary in layout but the maximum number of guests in camp tops off at 16. Each room has ensuite bathrooms and sits tucked in the old-growth forest, elevated off the woodland floor with views of the floodplain beyond. You will find some quirky constructions and adaptations - mostly of them quite innovative. Hot and cold showers are provided by solar power, as is the ambient lighting. You won't find plug points, though the camp's office will happily assist in this regard. The tree house room (also with an ensuite bathroom) is elevated considerably higher than the other rooms and might appear somewhat of a haphazard structure, however, it expresses the unrefined charm of Delta Camp at it's best.

Activities

The guides here are exceptionally well prepared - after all, they've genuinely spent their lives exploring this region. Activities are organized twice-daily in the early morning and late afternoon, though camp is eager to oblige a full-day outing and provide you with a picnic lunch for the road. The focus of your experience is on walking and mokoro excursions, though the seasonally dependent floods determine accessibility for both (typically, floods are stable from May - September). For an authentic cultural experience, visit Sedibana, a local community from which many of Delta Camp's staff and guides come. If you're up for a multi-day mokoro trail/camp-out in the wilderness, this is the place to undertake such an endeavor. Everything is provided for by camp on this 2-8 night adventure - it doesn't get more tranquil or invigorating than this.
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How to book Delta Camp

How do I book Delta Camp?

Delta Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Delta Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Delta Camp?

Stays at Delta Camp start from around $920 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Botswana

Central Okavango

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