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General
These three camps are situated on a small island in the Western Delta, on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve. The three camps range from the more budget Oddballs Camp to the upmarket Delta Camp.Delta Camp - the most expensive of the three is on the eastern end of the island amongst tall shady trees. The rooms here are designed to blend into the surroundings and are open to the elements giving you a true wilderness experience.
Oddballs Enclave - with just 5 tents clustered round a central dining area and viewing deck, this mid-range Camp offers you a more exclusive experience when compared to the other two Camps.
Oddballs Camp - a more budget option with 16 en-suite Dome tents and a large communal area which has a well-situated sundowner deck.
What to see and do
The Activities at all three camps are concentrated on exploring the fauna and flora of the Okavango Delta.
Delta Flight
Your flight to this island is an activity in itself and gives you an appreciation of the vast expanse of lagoons and waterways that make up this pristine wilderness. Look out for Elephants, Hippos and Giraffe which can easily be spotted from the air.
Mokoro tripsNothing can quite match the tranquillity of gliding slowly across the lily-covered waterways of the Okavango with the sounds of frogs, crickets and birds serenading you. Short excursions are available or alternatively you can take a picnic and do a full day trip, returning back to the Camp in time for your evening meal.
Nature Walks
Explore the islands of the Okavango on foot keeping a keen out for birding specials such as the shy Pel's Fishing Owl, whilst learning about the fascinating plants and trees of the Delta. If you take a full day trip you will be taken to Chief's Island where you have the opportunity of seeing Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Elephant and Warthog on foot and even occasionally Lion, if you are lucky!
Overnight Excursions
If you are staying for more than 1 night you can do an overnight, catered camping trip onto one of the pristine islands in the Okavango. A guide and cook will accompany you at all times and meals will be prepared for you whilst you explore the area in your mokoro or on foot.
Wildlife
AnimalsDue to being almost permanently flooded, wildlife viewing in the
immediate vicinity is limited to Elephants, Hippos, Baboons and Monkeys however
the nearby Chief's Island is home to a wide variety of animals including Giraffe, Lechwe, Impala, Buffalo and Warthog as well as the occasional
Leopard. Lion prides sometimes pass through the area in search of prey, depending on the water levels. Your guide will also point out the fascinating
insects and frogs that inhabit this area including the tiny reed frogs.
Birdlife
The Okavango is a birding paradise with numerous kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons and egrets regularly seen. Lookout for the rare Wattled Crane, Slaty Egret, Pel's Fishing Owl, and Black Coucal which are commonly seen in the area. The haunting call of the African Fish Eagle is a memory not soon forgotten - around the Camp expect to see a variety of Robin-chats, Weavers, Cisticolas, Swallows and Martins.
Accommodation
Oddballs Camp features 16 dome tents each with an ensuite outdoor bathroom. The communal dining area features wooden tables and benches
in a 'backpackers' style. Above the dining area there is a sundowner deck with a good view over the waterways.
At Oddballs Enclave there are 5 A-frame bedded tents, each with their own viewing deck and a private, en-suite outdoor toilet and shower area linked by a raised timber path. The central dining area, where scrumptious breakfasts and evening meals are served, is built on a raised timber deck with views over the surrounding floodplain. There is also a cosy seating area as well as a cash bar - some of the furniture has been built using mokoros including a swing seat which adds a quaint touch to the decor.
Like Oddballs Enclave, Delta Camp has its seating and dining area on a raised timber deck, although it is considerably larger than Oddballs Enclave. The rooms are more secluded under the shade of some beautiful trees and have been constructed using reeds and other natural materials which gives a more natural feel. This does however lead to them being more exposed to the elements which makes you feel truly at 'one' with nature!
Further Information
For organised self-drive safaris throughout Botswana contact:
DriveBotswana
P.O Box 10937
Palapye
Tel: (+267) 4923416
www.drivebotswana.com
