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OVERVIEW ON BANOKA BUSH CAMP IN OKAVANGO DELTA
Banoka Bush Camp is named in honour of the River San, or Banoka, ancestors of the Khoi and the earliest settlers of the Okavango Delta. It is situated in the Khwai Development Trust Community Concession, on the banks of the Khwai River; this incredibly diverse area hosts a wealth of wildlife. Built along the tree-line overlooking a lagoon, the whole camp is raised off the ground to take in the view. Accommodation is in ten en-suite tented rooms each with a private veranda. The main area consists of a lounge, dining area and plunge pool and deck. The camp is 100% solar powered. Activities include guided game drives, walks and traditional mokoro rides that allow one to float down the Khwai’s secretive channels, creating that classic Delta experience. Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer seasonally on a catch-and-release basis.
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Location Of Banoka Bush Camp
The 180 000-hectare Khwai Community Concession lies in the north-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta adjoining the Moremi Game Reserve with a wide range of habitats: a blend of riparian forest, floodplain, wetland and grasslands. The narrow Khwai Channel is home to hippo, crocodile and buffalo with red lechwe often grazing along the fringe. The beautiful gallery riverine woodland, dominated by ancient camelthorn, knobthorn and appleleaf, provides sanctuary to birds, primates and leopard. Elusive roan and sable antelope often drink at the river. The floodplains offer common species including kudu, tsessebe, zebra and wildebeest while the mopane woodland together with the permanent presence of water attracts large numbers of elephant to the area. Larger predators include lion, wild dog and spotted hyaena. Birds seen include Verreaux’s Eagle-owl, Senegal Coucal, Long-toed Lapwing and Arnott’s Chat.
Safari Experience At Banoka Bush Camp
This is one of the most diverse areas in northern Botswana; wildlife to be seen include elephant, hippo, roan, lion, leopard, wild dog and spotted hyaena, to name a few. Spectacular birding, with some 450 species recorded.
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Activities At Banoka Bush Camp
- Twice daily guided game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, exploring the Khwai Concession and adjoining Moremi Game Reserve
- Nature walks (subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide)
- Mokoro excursions
- Seasonal boating (dependent on water levels)
- Bird watching
- Night drives
- Fishing on a catch and release basis (fishing is prohibited in Botswana in January and February for fish breeding purposes). The camp has a small stock of basic rods and reels but fly fishing equipment is to be supplied by guest if required.
Summary For Banoka Bush Camp
ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
- 8 x twin-bedded canvas tents (it is possible, on request, to change one twin into a double using a mattress convertor)
- 2 x family canvas tents (each can comfortably accommodate 2 adults and 2 children)
- 1 x twin bedded guide/pilot tent (not the same standard as a guest unit)
- This camp can accommodate 24 guests plus 2 tour leaders/guides/pilots sharing.
Tent details:
- Canvas tents raised off the ground
- En-suite bathroom with toilet, shower and hand basins
- Each unit includes a mini-veranda
- Fan in each tent
CAMP DESCRIPTION
- Main area comprising lounge, dining area and bar under canvas canopy all with ceiling fans
- Swimming pool and deck area
- All raised off the ground to take in the view
- Open campfire area
Other Notes On Banoka Bush Camp In Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Children over the age of 6 years are welcome and partake in activities with all other guests.
- Khwai airstrip is located approximately 1 hour 20 minutes’ drive from camp.
