Luxury Tents

Camp Okavango

Botswana 8.9 (134 reviews)
Up to 24 guests
Luxury Tents
Botswana
8.9 rating
From $480/night

About This Property

Camp Okavango is a classic Okavango Delta water camp, set on Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Delta — a region of crystal-clear channels, papyrus-lined lagoons, and palm-fringed islands that remains flooded year-round. Accessible only by light aircraft, this is about as remote as safari gets.

The camp features twelve raised East African-style safari tents, each with hardwood floors, en-suite bathroom, and a private deck overlooking the Delta's waterways. The main lodge area includes a plunge pool, lounge, and dining area — all built on elevated wooden platforms among the trees.

As a water-based camp, activities focus on mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions, motorboat safaris, and guided island walks. The birding is extraordinary — over 400 species have been recorded in the Delta — and the aquatic wildlife includes hippos, crocodiles, and the elusive sitatunga antelope.

Why We Love It

Camp Okavango delivers the quintessential Delta experience: gliding silently through papyrus channels in a mokoro while a fish eagle calls overhead. The permanent water setting means activities are water-focused year-round — there's no waiting for seasonal floods. The remoteness adds a genuine sense of adventure that few lodges can match.

Rooms & Details

12 raised safari tents on wooden platforms. King-size bed (twin available), en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and hot bucket shower, private viewing deck, solar-powered lighting, and mosquito netting.

Amenities & Features

Bar
Laundry Service
Pool
Restaurant
WiFi
Check-in 12:00
Check-out 10:00

Cancellation Policy

30+ days: full refund. 14-30 days: 50%. Under 14 days: full charge.

Rates

Prices start from $480 per night. Final pricing depends on season, room type, and availability. Check current rates on our booking partner's site for the most accurate pricing.

Per person sharing. Single supplement applies. Children 12+ welcome.

What's Included

Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks
  • Afternoon tea
Activities
  • Mokoro excursion
  • Motorboat safari
  • Guided island walk
  • Fishing
  • Birding
  • Night spotlight

All meals, house drinks, all water and land activities, and laundry included.

Location

Maun
Botswana
On Nxaragha Island in the permanent Okavango Delta, surrounded by year-round waterways and seasonal floodplains.
GPS Coordinates -19.5333, 22.8667
Nearest Airport Maun International Airport (MUB) — 40 min by light aircraft

How to Get There

Fly into Maun International Airport. A scheduled light aircraft flight takes approximately 40 minutes to the camp's private airstrip. All transfers are arranged by the camp.

Nearby Attractions

Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve

Things to Do

Request a mokoro sunset excursion — drifting through lily-covered channels as the light fades is unforgettable. Birders should ask for the heronry visit.

Good to Know

Remote location — no phone signal. The Delta is a malaria area. Pack light — luggage limit of 20kg in soft bags for the bush flight. No hard-shell suitcases.

Who It's For

Couples seeking romance and remoteness, birding enthusiasts, and travellers wanting an authentic water-based Delta safari.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round — the permanent Delta means water activities are always available. July-October for peak flood levels.