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Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp |
 | | - Nine classically elegant safari tents
- Private wildlife concession
- Extraordinary African wildlife
- Day and night safaris and bush walks
- Mokoro (dugout canoe) and powerboat cruises
- Excellent birdwatching
- Exceptional Okavango Delta wilderness
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Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000-hectare (17 300-acre) exclusive wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Meaning “Place of the Giraffe”, Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango – the largest inland delta in the world.
 A wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains, the Delta is home to a magnificent array of wild animals and exceptional birdlife. Guests are able to experience this irresistible combination of water and wildlife on twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, mokoro and powerboat excursions. | | |
NXABEGA SAFARI TENTS,
| | | | Elegant safari accommodation: Nine exclusive tented suites, nestled under a canopy of African ebony trees, have stylish en suite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain). Nxabega is an intimate camp, offering the height of sophistication and style within the heart of the Okavango Delta.
Exclusive safari tents: Nxabega is known for its elegant accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificent Okavango Delta. 
Nxabega is an intimate camp for a maximum of 18 guests. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. The heart of Nxabega consists of sophisticated living and dining areas, made from local timber and thatch overlooking the floodplain. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta.
Enjoy exciting bush picnics in surprise settings, breakfast in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with tasty picnic – provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff. 
Nxabega’s exciting safari activities : Explore the magic of the Okavango Delta on twice-daily interpretive game-drives, guided bush walks, and captivating mokoro (canoe) and boat excursions.
LOCATION On the edge of the permanent Okavango Delta, Botswana, in a 7 000-hectare/17 300-acre exclusive wildlife concession on the western border of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. ACCESS Scheduled Air Botswana flights to Maun or Kasane. Transfer by light aircraft to Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp airstrip. Fifteen minute transfer from the airstrip to the camp, game viewing en route. UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Situated near permanent channels of the Okavango Delta, Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp offers a water and wilderness experience with the excitement of viewing big game on land, Exclusive access to 70 km² comprising six broad habitats and diverse bird, plant and animal species (birders might well see the elusive Pel’s Fishing Owl) and mekoro (canoe) excursions, The architecture and infrastructure is guided by the principle of a light footprint, Delicious Pan-African cuisine. ACCOMMODATION Ten East African-style safari tents on raised wooden platforms with private decks overlooking a floodplain. All tents have an en suite shower and w.c, and are elegantly furnished with wardrobes, luggage racks, chairs, dressing tables and bedside tables. GUEST AREAS Magnificent elevated main building constructed in local timber, reed and thatch with sweeping views. The camp comprises a dining room, sitting room and expansive decks. There is outside dining and a swimming pool, African crafts shop and interpretive centre. ACTIVITIES Morning, afternoon/early evening game viewing drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, boating and mekoro (dugout canoe) excursions. Bird-watching is excellent. Exciting safaris: Nxabega is excellently positioned in the 7 000-hectare (17 300-acre) exclusive wildlife concession near the game-rich Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. It offers guests a wide range of wildlife related activities and water-based adventures. Enjoy the following safari activities at no additional cost:
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| Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced rangers and Batswana trackers will lead you on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Exciting spotlit night game-drives may reveal hunting prides of lion or the elusive leopard and other nocturnal creatures.
| Interpretive bush walks
Explore the Delta on interpretive wilderness walks with a professional guide steeped in knowledge of the local fauna and flora.
| Tranquil mokoro (dugout canoe) and boat excursions
Few memories can equal being poled through the channels of the delta in a mokoro or on a boat excursion. These activities are best from June to September.
| Exceptional birdwatching
Nxabega offers abundant bird-watching opportunities with 349 species recorded here. The area is rich in wetland species such as African jacana, malachite kingfisher and openbilled stork. You have an excellent chance of spotting Pel’s fishing owl – one of only three fishing owls in Africa – while enjoying a mokoro or boat excursion.
| Fishing
With myriad fish species including the finetoothed squeaker and African pike, fishing from Nxabega's powerboat is an enjoyable excursion.
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NXABEGA OKAVANGO SAFARI CAMP – FACT SHEET | Number of Tents | 10 | | GENERAL Weather – The Okavango has hot, wet summers (October to April). Temperatures can rise to over 40ºC/104ºF and usually drop to 25ºC/77ºF at night. Winters (May to September) are dry and cool, and the nights can be chilly. Rainfall - The rainy season – generally in the form of magnificent afternoon thundershowers – is from late December to the end of February, sometimes continuing into March. Summer rains bring spectacular migrant birds to Botswana. Average rainfall 50mm/20" Best time to travel – Game viewing good year round. May-October best for water activities. Malaria – The Okavango Delta is a malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken Children -- are welcome. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives, and mekoro activities. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game drives at the lodge Manager’s discretion. An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing its parents’ tent. National park fees -- US$30 per person per day should guests wish to visit Moremi. Airstrip - Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp airstrip is registered. Coordinates: S19.29.354 and E22.47.272 Ratio of guests to staff: 1 to 2 Camp closure: Open year round | Maximum Guests | 18 | Children | Yes | Triples | 1 in camp per night | Twin bed | All convertible to double | Air-conditioning | No (hot water bottles for winter) | Room Fans | Yes | Mosquito Nets | No (sealed tents) | Lodge Pool | Yes | Bath | No | Indoor Showers | Yes | Outdoor Showers | No | Separate w.c | No | In Room Safe | Yes | Personal Bars | No | Telephone | No | Hairdryers | Yes | Suitable for disabled guests | Yes, with assistance | Distance between Rooms | 20m/66ft | Check In | 12h00 | Check Out | 11h00 | Airstrip | Yes | Kosher Food | No | Power | 220v AC (most of the day) | Private 4x4 safari vehicle | If available, extra cost. | Babysitting | Yes | Credit Cards | Visa, MC, AmeEx, Diners |
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