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OVERVIEW ON SEBA CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Seba Camp, set in an ancient riverine forest, offers secluded accommodation overlooking a perennial lagoon. It has five well-appointed and spacious elevated tents, each with en-suite bathroom and private deck. Seba is family friendly, complete with family villa with two inter-leading en-suite bedrooms, a built-in ‘tree-house’ and a kids’ swimming pool and sandpit. The dining area is set on a raised saligna deck with spectacular views. The camp is named after Seba, one of the elephants historically released from nearby Abu Camp. A number of elephants that were released back into the wild have formed their own herd. The interaction between these and the wild herds in the area provides rich fodder for research teams from Bristol University in the U.K. Guests can observe the researchers at work, often in close proximity to the elephant herds. Activities include day and night game drives, seasonal fishing and mokoro excursions on the waterways.
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Location Of Seba Camp
Distinct from some of the water-inundated areas of the Okavango Delta, the environments around Seba Camp vary from open grasslands to isolated island sanctuaries and papyrus-fringed channels, allowing for a profusion of general game viewing: from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tsessebe and lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthog. Lions often passage through the concession as well and can sometimes be heard roaring at night. The camp is named after Seba, one of the elephants historically released from nearby Abu Camp. As a baby, Seba starred in the Walt Disney movie, Whispers, that was filmed in the area. The word “seba” means whisper in the native language. He and a number of elephants that were released back into the wild have now formed their own herd near Seba Camp. The interaction between these elephants and the wild elephant herds in the area provides rich fodder for research teams from Bristol University in the UK. Guests can observe the researchers at work, often in close proximity to the elephant herds. Guides are always happy to drive visitors to see a released elephant and its wild companions when they are in the purlieu of Seba Camp. At around 180 000 hectares, the Seba Camp concession is idyllically placed in the Okavango Delta for admirable bird viewing by mokoro. Particularly exciting sights include: the Malachite Kingfisher, White-browed Coucal, Luapula Cisticola, Pied Kingfisher, Rufous-bellied Heron and Great Egret
Safari Experience At Seba Camp
Plains game is abundant in the area in the summer months before and after the annual winter flood: from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tsessebe and lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthog. The camp’s territorial pride of lion often announces its presence; the calls sometimes heard echoing late into the evenings. There is an abundance of birdlife found in the area and with over 380 species found in the region, Seba Camp is a haven for bird enthusiasts.
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Activities At Seba Camp
- Year-round multi-activity camp with the emphasis on land activities in the summer months and on water activities in times of high flood during the winter months:
- Day and night game drives in 3 x open Land Cruisers (each vehicle has 10 seats of which 6 are window seats). The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on a game activity.
- Elephant Research
- Water-based game viewing via mokoro and motor boat, water levels permitting.
- Bird watching
- Fishing is offered as an activity on a catch and release basis only. The camp supplies all fishing equipment.
- Guided walking safaris are offered from camp and must be requested prior to travel as this activity is subject to season and the availability of a qualified walking guide.
Summary For Seba Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
8 tents in total consisting of:
- 6 x twin-bedded tents
- 2 x family tents (one sleeping a maximum of 6 and the other a maximum of 5 – each has its own plunge pool, toys/game selection for children and 2 bathrooms).
- 1 x single Guide tent (1 bed only)
- Mattress converters on hand for doubles
- This camp can accommodate 20 guests including any guides/pilots/ tour leaders and hosts.
Tent details:
- Luxury safari tents raised off the ground
- Each tent has a viewing deck overlooking the lagoon
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Wooden door entrances and roll-down canvas on the windows
- All tents are beautifully decorated, using local materials and attention to detail is evident in all the locally crafted furnishings.
- Safe in each tent
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Situated in an ancient riverine forest surrounded by open grasslands and island sanctuaries.
- Large canvas dining, bar and lounge area on a raised teak deck.
- Sundowners around a traditional campfire.
- Plunge pool.
Other Notes On Seba Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children of all ages are welcome, however, private activities need to be booked and paid for. The minimum age for walking activities is 12 years.
- Matsaudi/Abu airstrip located a short drive from camp.
