Chitabe Trails is a very comfortable five-roomed tented camp in an enormous concession that borders the Moremi Game Reserve.  The area is situated within a varied habitat of seasonally flooded grasslands, wooded acacia islands and a number of lagoons. The diversity of habitat enables guests to see a wide variety of wildlife. 

 

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Trails

 
Accommodation consists of five spacious and luxuriously appointed East African style tents that have en-suite facilities with flush toilets, and a shower and basin with hot and cold running water. Each room also has an outdoor shower, which overlooks the floodplain. Unlike its sister camp, Chitabe, the rooms at Chitabe Trails are built on the ground (except for the honeymoon suite), enabling guests to experience a true "classic" tented camp. 

 

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Trails     Lodge Bedroom

 
There is a dining area, lounge and pool. The camp overlooks a waterhole, where Elephants and plains game often come down to drink during the day.  Activities consist of game walks, and day and night game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, accompanied by an experienced guide. 
 
Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Reedbuck, Buffalo, Impala, Zebra and Hippo are among the major game attractions of the area. Wild Dogs are resident in the area and can be sighted - depending on the time of the year. 

 

Access into this area is only by aircraft.

 

Botswana / Okavango Delta / Chitabe Trails

 

LOCATION
o South Eastern Okavango Delta
o Moremi Game Reserve borders the north and east.
o In a private concession / reserve

PRICING
January - end June - shoulder rates
July - end October - highest prices
November - end December - shoulder rates

ACCOMMODATION
Number of tents: 5 luxury rooms in total consisting of:
4 ¾ twin bedded tents
1 elevated honeymoon tent
1 Family room 
This camp can accommodate 8 guests plus a tour leader or 10 guests in a private group.

Tent details:
o On ground, not on raised walkway
o En-suite facilities within the tent
o Outdoor showers in addition to internal showers
o Fans in all tents
o Verandas overlooking the flood plains
o Mosquito nets in all rooms
o Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each room

CAMP DESCRIPTION
Communal Area:
o Private small camp
o Public areas raised off the ground, under canvas
o Intimate Lounge and separate dining room, with walkway leading to the pool.

GAME VIEWING
Chitabe Trails hosts a variety of wildlife, which includes Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. Wild dog are also known to frequent the area. Guests should also see Zebra, Reedbuck, Giraffe, Kudu, Impala, Tsessebe, Warthog, Baboons, Bushbuck.  Night drives can be very rewarding, giving rare opportunities to view animals such as Pangolin, Civet Cat, Genet Cat, Porcupine, Serval, Caracal, and Aardwolf.

ACTIVITIES
Game Drives:
o Land game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers - the camp has 1x 10-seater Land Rover, ie 8 guests in a vehicle  - depending on group size two vehicles may be utilized.
o Night drives.
o Walking safaris are offered from camp.
o Hides :  Two elevated platform hides are located in the reserve.
o Guests see lots of water and in years of high water levels (like 2000), Chitabe can offer mokoro safaris.

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 are at leisure. 

16h00/15h00 - Afternoon tea is served - this consists 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 after dark so guests have a night drive (but could be later if there are good game sightings). 

20h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served at the pub.

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 camp fire.

ELECTRICITY & WATER
o Camp has a 220v generator. Electricity is run in the kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp. When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
o Inverter System is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
o Video batteries can be charged, however, please bring a spare battery.
o Electricity heated water for showers - ensuring hot water anytime of the day or night.

DRINKS POLICY
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.

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. Environmentally friendly washing soap is provided.

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$), travellers' cheques or the following credit cards: Visa or MasterCard.
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$5.00 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)

FLYING TIMES
to/from Maun 20 minutes
to/from Kasane 1hr 20 minutes
Kasane to Victoria Falls 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), can take aircraft up to King Air size.

Air strip co-ordinates: S19.27.86, E023.22.45