Chitabe Camp is a luxurious eight-roomed, tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta. It is situated in a private area in the south east of the Okavango Delta, which borders the Moremi Game Reserve. The Chitabe area is a combination of open floodplains, wooded islands and lagoons - which sets the scene for a wide variety of wildlife. 

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Camp

Accommodation consists of eight spacious 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.  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. Activities consist of day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles accompanied by an experienced guide. Nature walks, tailor made to suit the guests, are also offered. Game viewing is good, and includes Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Reedbuck, Giraffe, Impala, Zebra, Buffalo and Hippo. Depending on the time of year, Wild Dogs are also resident in the area. Night drives can be very rewarding, with good sightings of the rarer nocturnal animals.

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Camp

One of the biggest assets Chitabe has to offer is its friendly and outstanding staff.  Most of the staff working at Chitabe have been there since its inception seven years ago and it is this pride and loyalty that gives Chitabe its amazing atmosphere.  It is without a doubt the "Soul of the Delta" and we would like to invite you to experience our little oasis. 

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Camp

Access into the Chitabe area is only by aircraft.

LOCATION
• In a private reserve
• Southeastern Okavango Delta
• Moremi Game Reserve borders to the north.

PRICING / CHILD POLICY
Green Season: December to March
Shoulder Season: April to June and November
High Season: July to October
- Children over the age of 8 years are welcome.

ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents:
8 luxury-tented rooms consisting of:
• 7 x ¾ twin bedded tents
• 1 honeymoon tent
• 1 twin guide room (located at and shared with Chitabe Trails
   Camp which is within walking distance)
• This camp can accommodate 16 guests with tour leader.

Tent details:
• All canvas, Meru style luxury-safari tents on raised decks.
• En-suite facilities within tent
• Additional outdoor showers and outdoor sitting area on raised platforms, overlooking floodplains.
• Door entrances
• Fans in all guest tents
• Mosquito nets in all tents.
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent.

CAMP DESCRIPTION
• On raised wooden platforms & walkways linking thatched communal area with tents.
• Evening campfire
• Superb site
• Plunge pool
• Slide projector available
• Curio Shop
• Dinners under the stars (traditional Kgotla style) - weather permitting
• Private vehicle on request.

GAME VIEWING
The area is a combination of open grasslands, acacia-forest and shallow waterways. Game viewing is varied from the lush green period after the rains to the dry winter months. Elephant, Lion, Warthog, Lechwe, Hippo, Giraffe, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, and Tsessebe are found throughout the year. Wild dogs have been resident in the area for a number of years.  The plains game numbers in the area peak during the dry season and predator concentrations are good throughout the year.

ACTIVITIES
• Land game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers - the camp has 3 x 10-seater Land Rovers each accommodating a maximum of seven guests, allowing all guests an outside seat.
• Night drives with spotlight.
• Walking Safaris are offered from camp on request basis.
• Hides: Chitabe has two elevated platform hides in the reserve.
• Sleep outs at the hides on request

DRINKS POLICY
All drinks are included in the nightly tariff, with the exception of premium wines & champagne, and premium liqueurs & spirits.

SUGGESTED DAILY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Below is only a suggestion as to what may happen in camp - as daily wildlife sightings tend to throw the schedule right out of schedule.

Summer/Winter
05h00/06h00 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area.

05h30/06h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00.

10h00/11h00 - Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.

From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure.  Catching up on reading in our library, relaxing by the pool, talks, short nature and bird walks are all options.

16h00/15h00 - Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.

16h30/15h30 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity - drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity.

19h30/19h00 - Return to camp (but could be later if good game sightings).

20h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served in the lounge.

20h30/20h00 - Three course dinner - generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style.

21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueurs will be served at the campfire.

ELECTRICITY & WATER
• 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).
• Inverter System is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
• Video battery can be charged at the main area. However, please bring a spare battery.
• Electricity heated water - to ensure hot water at all times.

LAUNDRY POLICY
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of 'smalls' i.e. underwear, which is not washed due to local customs. Environmentally friendly washing soap is provided.

EXTRA PAYMENT
Curios, imported drinks and tips/gratuities can be billed to the tent number and settled on check out. Payment can be effected by cash (US$), travelers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard.

FLYING TIMES
To/from Maun 20 minutes
To/from Kasane 1hr 20 minutes but allow additional time for customs and immigration.

AIR STRIP DETAILS
Located 20 minutes' drive from camp
Licensed for heavier aircraft up to 5700kg MAUW (maximum all up weight) and can take King Airs
Airstrip co-ordinates: S19.27.86, E023.22.45
Airstrip services Chitabe Trails, Chitabe Main and Sandibe Camps.

GRATUITY SCHEDULE
The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
Guides  - US$5.00 per person per day
General Camp Staff  - US$5.00 per person per day
Specialist Guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day