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OVERVIEW ON CHITABE CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Chitabe Camp is situated on a beautiful old tree-island in a prime location in the south-east of the Okavango Delta. Eight spacious en-suite Meru-style tented rooms are built on elevated wooden decks, each tastefully styled with unique décor. The spacious en-suite bathrooms include double vanity basins together with an indoor as well outdoor shower. Elevated walkways connect the rooms to the main area. The central part of camp is made up of a thatched dining area and lounge leading onto open decking, all built on raised decks to provide superb views across a floodplain. There is a pool that provides cool sanctuary in the heat of the day. Activities include day and night game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, nature walks and spectacular birding through a diverse array of habitats. Owing its location on the periphery of the delta, Chitabe offers exciting year-round game viewing.
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Location Of Chitabe Camp
The 28 000-hectare Chitabe Concession, situated in the south-east of the Okavango Delta, is separated from the well-known Moremi game reserve by the Gomoti Channel. This eastern half of the concession is characterised by grassy floodplains which separate the Channel from acacia and mopane woodland. The western half of the concession has as its boundary the santantadibe river and here a variety of typical okavango habitats – seasonal palm-dotted floodplains, to wooded islands, tranquil waterways and dry woodland – ensure a year-round variety of game viewing and birding experiences. It is this diversity and a mix of Okavango and Kalahari habitats that makes Chitabe unique and which allows good concentrations of all the larger predators – lion, leopard, spotted hyaena, cheetah and wild dog – as well as herbivores like giraffe, buffalo, lechwe, tsessebe, impala and elephant.
Safari Experience At Chitabe Camp
The area is a combination of open grasslands, acacia woodland and shallow waterways. Game viewing is varied from the lush green period after the rains to the dry winter months when plains game numbers peak. Buffalo, elephant, lion, warthog, lechwe, hippo, giraffe, leopard, cheetah and tsessebe are found throughout the year. Wild dog are frequently seen in the concession.
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Activities At Chitabe Camp
- Land-based game drives in open 4×4 Land Rovers – the camp has 3 x 10-seater Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
- The camp has a supply of bean bags for guests to use to steady their camera while on a game activity.
- Night drives with spotlight.
- Walking safaris are offered from camp on request basis.
- Raised platform hides, one within walking distance from the camp (accessibility dependent on water levels)
Summary For Chitabe Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
8 luxury canvas safari-styled rooms consisting of:
- 7 x ¾ twin-bedded rooms
- 1 king-size-bedded room
- 1 twin guide room (located at and shared with Chitabe Lediba Camp which is within walking distance)
- This camp can accommodate 16 guests with tour leader.
Tent details:
- All canvas, luxury safari-styled rooms on raised decks.
- En-suite; additional outdoor showers and outdoor sitting area on raised platforms overlooking floodplains.
- Double sliding door entrance to each room.
- Standing fans in all guest rooms.
- Mosquito nets in all rooms.
- Gowns, soaps, shampoos, lotions and insect repellents are supplied in each room.
- Electronic safe in each room.
- Environmentally friendly washing soap is provided for the washing of “smalls”
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- On raised wooden platforms and walkways linking thatched communal area with rooms.
- Evening campfire
- Plunge pool
- Digital projector available
- Curio shop
- Library
- Dinners under the stars (traditional Kgotla/boma style) – weather permitting.
- Private vehicle on request.
Other Notes On Chitabe Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children of 6 years and older are accommodated however private activities need to be booked and paid for. The minimum age for walking activities is 12 years.
- Located 40 minutes’ drive from camp
