CAMP OKAVANGO – OKAVANGO DELTA
Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience.
CAMP OKAVANGO OVERVIEW
No. of bedrooms: Eleven safari tents with ensuite bathrooms
East African-style safari tents individually situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite facilities and private sun decks. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs. Colourful woven rugs, designer linen and matching interior blinds complete the setting. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make guests’ stay as comfortable as possible. For those who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango boasts the “Okavango Suite” a thatched cottage offering complete privacy and the option of private game-viewing activities and dining options – ideal for honeymooners
Recent refurbishments include changing the old zip-up doors with brand new glass sliding doors as entrances.
Season: 08 Jan 08 – 08 Feb 08 Closed
Ideal length of stay: 2 nights/3 days
Central facilities: Camp Okavango’s elegant thatch and lethaka main lodge building features a cocktail bar, lounge and wildlife reference library. The dining room leads onto an expansiv
e open-air patio for evenings around the fireside.
Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience.
CAMP OKAVANGO OVERVIEW
No. of bedrooms: Eleven safari tents with ensuite bathrooms
East African-style safari tents individually situated on raised teak platforms with en-suite facilities and private sun decks. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with an African teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional director's chairs. Colourful woven rugs, designer linen and matching interior blinds complete the setting. Tea and coffee making facilities are also provided to make guests’ stay as comfortable as possible. For those who demand the ultimate in exclusivity, Camp Okavango boasts the “Okavango Suite” a thatched cottage offering complete privacy and the option of private game-viewing activities and dining options – ideal for honeymooners
Recent refurbishments include changing the old zip-up doors with brand new glass sliding doors as entrances.
Season: 08 Jan 08 – 08 Feb 08 Closed
Ideal length of stay: 2 nights/3 days
Central facilities: Camp Okavango’s elegant thatch and lethaka main lodge building features a cocktail bar, lounge and wildlife reference library. The dining room leads onto an expansiv
e open-air patio for evenings around the fireside. Other facilities include a secluded bird-viewing hide and a sun-kissed deck with plunge pool for relaxing during the hot midday hours
Game activities: All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides and include exploring the Okavango by canoe (mokoro) and motorboat.
Guided nature walks on the various islands allow for opportunity to track some of the larger species that inhabit this water wilderness. Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity at the camp
Please note that children under the age of 16 years may not take part in any walking or mokoro activities.
Geographics
Distance from airstrip: Camp Okavango has its own private airfield which is located a mere five minutes walk from the main lodge area on Nxarahga Island..
Accessible by: Fly-and-Road Transfer
Management
Owner: Owned, Marketed and managed by Desert and Delta Safaris.
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Vegetarians and any particular requirements can be catered for on request.
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
The expansive open air patio caters for al fresco meals and evenings around a blazing fire. For a special dining experience, Camp Okavango's silver service dinner, by candelabra, is renowned
Room service: No room service.
Drinks included: All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines and champagne, premium liqueurs and spirits
Children Policy
Age restrictions: Children 12 years of age and over are accepted.
Meals: Special meals can be organised for children on request.
Central communications
Power supply: Generator
Generator power (AC 220V) is available during the day and evening. Video batteries can be recharged. Rooms are equipped with a 220-volt AC plug for hairdryers and 12-volt DC lighting for nighttime use, after the generator has been switched off
Communications:There is no mobile reception, no direct phone or fax and no email Contact in an emergency is made via radio.
TV & radio: There is no television or radio in your room.
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: All camp managers are first-aid trained and a comprehensive first-aid kit is kept at camp
In an emergency, camps can arrange for clients to be flown out if necessary.
Security measures: Camp Okavango is unfenced, guests are escorted to their rooms after the dark..
Fire safety: There are extinguishers on the balconies of all rooms.
Extras
Laundry facilities: A full laundry service is included.
Accepted payment: Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted. Diners and Amex are not.
