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Chitabe Camp - Okavango

A luxurious eight-roomed, tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands alongside the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta

Map of Chitabe camp location Chitabe camp Moremi

Chitabe is particularly famous for the enormous herds of Buffalo and for sightings of the endangered African painted or wild dog

Chitabe (pronounced Chitaabee) is located in a 28000 hectare photographic reserve alongside the Moremi Game Reserve.

The Chitabe area has a superb variety of habitats, and includes open seasonally flooded plains, wooded islands and lagoons.

Chitabe has the classic Okavango scenery and is without a doubt the "Soul of the Okavango Delta"

Accommodation

Chitabe camp Moremi Chitabe safari camp offers eight luxurious, twin~bedded East African style tents built on elevated wooden decks, beneath a lush tree canopy.

Each tented room has en-suite facilities with flush toilets and both outdoor and indoor showers.

Hot showers are guaranteed anytime of day or night

Facilities

Chitabe pool Moremi game reserve The thatched dining area, lounge and pub are also raised on decks overlooking the surrounding flood plains.

A pool allows guests to cool off from the heat of the day

A secluded hide in front of the camp offers you a relaxing spot to view the wildlife at your leisure

Depending on the time of year, Wild Dogs are also resident in the area. About 160 wild dogs in ten to twelve packs inhabit this region

Game viewing is good, and includes Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Reedbuck, Giraffe, Impala, Zebra, Buffalo, Hippo, Red Lechwe, Sitatunga and Sable- Roan. Night drives can be very rewarding, giving opportunities to view animals such as Pangolin, Civet Cat, Genet Cat, Porcupine, Serval, Caracal, and Aardwolf.

Activities at Chitaba camp

Consists of day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles accompanied by an experienced guide.

o Nature walks - tailor made to suit the guests. Guides are all trained and accredited to take walks and guests can put their feet on the ground and get a real feel for Africa

o Night drives can be very rewarding, giving rare opportunities to view animals such as Pangolin, Aardvark, Porcupine and Aardwolf

o Chitabe camp can offer mokoro safaris

More about Chitabe camp

Access into the Chitabe area is only by aircraft

Chitabe also has two elevated hides located in the reserve, where guests can experience a "sleep-out" under the stars in full comfort and safety.

One of the biggest assets Chitabe has to offer is it's friendly and outstanding staff. Dave and Helene Hamman were awarded a tender by the Botswana government to build Chitabe camp and Chitabe Lediba, which was completed in July 1997. Hélène oversees the running of the camp

Rates : All Inclusive - 2008

Low Season 1 Dec - 15 June
US$706 | €450 per person sharing
US$185 single supplement

High Season 16 June - 30 Nov
US$1065 | €680 per person sharing
US$185 single supplement

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Chitabe camp

Chitabe-Lediba camp

Scenic photos around camp area

Okavango overview

Includes: All local drinks beers, wines and mineral water are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits. Children over the age of 8 years are welcome

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Discounted travel packages

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Chitabe Walking Trails
mixture of walking and driving safari
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