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OVERVIEW ON ABU CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Abu Camp provides guests with the extraordinary privilege of interacting with African elephants, of being part of an elephant herd, meeting each individual and beginning to understand what makes the largest land mammal tick. This is possibly the ultimate elephant educational safari. Set in age-old riverine forest, Abu Camp consists of six en-suite tents designed in a unique “Afro-bedouin” style: wide, airy and blending in well with the natural surroundings. Each tent has its own tree-shaded deck overlooking the lagoon, which thrives with bird and animal life. The lounge and dining tent has a breathtaking view over the lagoon and features a well-stocked library and a study. There is also a gym for those feeling energetic. Sun-downers around a traditional campfire are followed by five-star meals complemented by award-winning wines. End your evening curling up above the elephants in a one-of-akind “star-bed” whilst listening to the herd’s low snores below. The elephant encounters include riding and walking with the herd through the bush. Abu also offers game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro trips to view the abundance of game in the area.
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Location Of Abu Camp
In the south-west of the delta, the scenically splendid 173 000-hectare Abu Concession varies from seasonally inundated floodplains, channels and palm islands in the north-east to the dryer Kalahari ‘sandveld tongue’ in the west. Here trees like Kalahari appleleaf and silver terminalia dominate, adding much contrast to this unique area. Big game is plentiful and includes frequent sightings of giraffe, buffalo, elephant, red lechwe, blue wildebeest, tsessebe, impala, zebra, hippo and warthog. Dominant carnivores include lion and spotted hyaena with occasional leopard and wild dog. For bird enthusiasts, some 380 different species can be found.
Safari Experience At Abu Camp
Plains game is abundant in the area from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tsessebe and lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthog. Leopards are found in the area as well as lion. The focus here is on the elephant experience. Abu means “father”. The herd currently comprises 7 elephants, Cathy, Shireni, Kitimetse, Abu, Lorato, Paseka and Warona. Guests ride two at a time on both Cathy and Shireni and one guest up on Kitimetse allowing for five guests to ride simultaneously on an activity whilst the remaining guests (maximum 7) walk with the elephants or enjoy one of the other activities on offer.
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Activities At Abu Camp
- Riding the elephants
- Walking with the elephants
- Witnessing activities such as mud bathing, training and veterinary care
- Sleeping near to the elephants (star bed platform overlooking the elephant boma)
- Discussions on and involvement with local elephant research
- Discussions on elephant conservation at a local, national and continent wide level
- Day and night game drives
- Boating
- Mokoro excursions
- Fishing is offered as an activity on a catch and release basis only. The camp supplies all fishing equipment.
Summary For Abu Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents: Six tents in total consisting of:
- 4 x twin bedded tents
- 2 x double bedded tents
- 1 x tour leader/guides twin tent (not totally the same standard as a guest unit)
- This camp can accommodate 12 guests excluding any guides/pilots/tour leaders/escorts.
Tent details:
- Luxury tents
- Each tent has a viewing deck overlooking the lagoon
- En-suite bathroom with indoor shower plus an outdoor copper bath
- Hairdryers and bathrobes
- Ceiling fans in each tent
- Wooden door entrances and roll down canvas on the windows
- Each tent is individually furnished
- Safe in each tent
- Multi plugs available for charging camera and video equipment and laptops in the tent
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Situated in an ancient riverine forest surrounded by open grasslands, island sanctuaries and papyrus-fringed channels.
- Luxury tented camp with pool.
- Large canvas dining, and lounge area connect to an Elephant Library (which has internet connectivity for guest use) on a tiered wooden deck.
- The open, airy gym is positioned back from the lagoon and drops down onto a wooden deck which joins the pool area. The equipment includes a treadmill, rowing machine, yoga mats and free weights.
- Traditional campfire on the ground under the stars.
- There is a Star Bed platform which sleeps 2 guests situated at the Elephant enclosure. The double storey Star Bed has its own bathroom with shower, toilet and basin on the lower deck and the bed upstairs under a large mosquito net with a viewing deck over the elephant enclosure.
Other Notes On Abu Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children between 6 and 12 years are welcome.
- Abu airstrip located a approximately 20 minute drive from camp.
