NXABEGA OKAVANGO SAFARI CAMP
Okavango, Botswana

Nxabega Safari Camp

Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000-hectare (17 300-acre) exclusive wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Meaning “Place of the Giraffe”, Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango – the largest inland delta in the world. A wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains, the Delta is home to a magnificent array of wild animals and exceptional birdlife. Guests are able to experience this irresistible combination of water and wildlife on twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, mokoro and powerboat excursions.

Camp Description

Nxabega is known for its elegant accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificent Okavango Delta. Nine classic safari tents on raised wooden platforms, en suite bathroom with shower and flush w.c, private game-viewing deck, swimming pool with expansive deck, gift shop and interpretive centre alfresco dining and fireside facilities. Nxabega is an intimate camp for a maximum of 18 guests. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. The heart of Nxabega consists of sophisticated living and dining areas, made from local timber and thatch overlooking the floodplain. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy exciting bush picnics in surprise settings, breakfast in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with tasty picnic – provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff.

Game Viewing

Experienced rangers and Batswana trackers will lead you on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Spotlit night game-drives are especially exciting as we explore the thrilling drama of the African bush at night, possibly revealing hunting prides of lion or the elusive leopard. Explore the Okavango Delta on interpretive wilderness walks with a professional CC Africa guide steeped in knowledge of the local fauna and flora, and get up-close-and-personal with Sandibe’s magnificent wilderness. Few memories can equal being poled through the channels of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro by an experienced guide, or on Lily – Sandibe’s stylish silent electric wooden eco-craft. These boat excursions may be enjoyed throughout the year and are best during the flood season from June to September. Sandibe offers abundant birdwatching opportunities with 349 species recorded here. Waterbirds flock to the marshes – storks, herons, kingfishers and brightly-coloured bee-eaters – and you have an excellent chance of spotting the Pel’s fishing owl, one of only three fishing owls in Africa, while enjoying a mokoro or eco-craft excursion. With a myriad of fish species including the finetoothed squeaker and African pike, fishing from Sandibe’s eco-craft is an enjoyable excursion.

Larger herbivores - including elephant and buffalo. Lion prides, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog may be encountered. Herds of handsome red lechwe favour the edges of floodplains, often feeding in the company of tsessebe. Hippos reside in deeper channels and lagoons. Honey badgers are observed during daylight hours. Roan and sable antelope favour taller grass in open woodlands while the sitatunga keep to dense papyrus beds. Families of dwarf and banded mongoose occupy large termite mounds. Noisy epauletted fruit bats sip nectar from baobab and sausage tree blooms and feast on ripe figs.

Laundry policy

Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' ie underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.

Extras payment

Curios and or imported drinks will be billed to the guest and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), or the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard but not Diners Club and American Express. If guests feel that they want to tip, our recommended tipping schedule is as follows:
Guides - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff - US$3.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day
(This is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards)

How to get there

Access by charter aircraft from Kasane (served by road transfers from Victoria Falls and Livingstone) and Maun to Nxabega. Direct scheduled flights to Maun from Cape Town, Johannesburg and Windhoek.

Electricity

Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).

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