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Wilderness Chitabe

  • A HIGH-QUALITY CAMP ON AN ISLAND IN THE SOUTH-EAST OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA, WITHIN A PRIVATE CONCESSION
  • JUST EIGHT MERU-STYLE GUEST TENTS, EACH WITH A PRIVATE VERANDA
  • ELEVATED LOUNGE, DINING AREA, BAR, GYM, FIRE-PIT, SWIMMING POOL
  • EXPERTLY GUIDED GAME DRIVES, NIGHT DRIVES, GUIDED WALKS & HELICOPTER TRIPS
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"Reliably brilliant game year round sees Wilderness Chitabe as one of the best Okavango camps for game viewing alone. A superb option, and a camp that's best booked with a water camp for an all-round Delta experience."

OVERVIEW:

Wilderness Chitabe is owned and run by Wilderness, a company with an impressive portfolio spanning many parts of Safari Africa. This camp is one of our favourites in the Delta, not least because our clients have always reported exciting sightings in the Chitabe Concession such as leopard, wild dog, and a few other rarities. As the Delta’s floodwaters tend not to reach the area, we recommend combining a stay here with two or three days at a watery property – Wilderness KwetsaniWilderness JacanaWilderness Tubu TreeWilderness Little Vumbura, or Kwara, for example. At Wilderness Chitabe, accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, all local drinks, twice-daily scheduled camp activities, park fees, and a laundry service. The camp is open throughout the year.

ACCESS & LOCATION:

The camp is approached via 30 minutes’ game drive road transfer from the local airstrip, which is just half an hour’s flight from Maun. Wilderness Chitabe is situated on an island within its own concession, in the south-eastern region of the Okavango Delta.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT WILDERNESS CHITABE:

Guest accommodation consists of just eight tents. These are raised above ground level on wooden decks, linked by walkways. The tents are Meru in style – an exterior layer of canvas extends over the inner layer to form a shady veranda. This veranda is set with a couple of easy chairs, and it’s a great spot for relaxing and enjoying your views! Entering the tent through wood-framed glass sliding doors, you’ll find a large double bed or twin beds, bedside stands and lighting, a writing desk and chair, a seating area, a luggage rack, ample storage space, and wonderful wildlife photography. Other in-room amenities include mosquito nets, a standing fan, and an electronic safe. There is Wi-Fi at the property, which can also be accessed via the guest tents. The en-suite facilities comprise flush toilet, twin washbasins, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Towels, bathrobes, and free toiletries are all supplied, and overall we think the accommodation is very comfortable!

Raised wooden walkways lead from the tents to Wilderness Chitabe’s communal buildings, which are made out of timber and thatch. In the lounge, there are sofas and armchairs around coffee tables, as well as occasional tables and the camp’s well-stocked bar! This area flows out onto a pleasant veranda, which provides further seating and spectacular vistas over the concession. Guests can also marvel at the views while tucking in to the meals in the dining area. There is a gym, where guests can make use of the exercise bike, treadmill, and so on. A lot of socialising tends to happen around the fire-pit, accessed a few steps down from the main buildings. And the camp’s swimming pool, set within its own deck complete with sunloungers, is perfect for relaxing between activities here!

ACTIVITIES AT WILDERNESS CHITABE:

Below, we list activities offered at Wilderness Chitabe. Please note, the availability of guided walks depends on the level of the concession’s floodwaters and/or whether a suitable guide is in camp during your stay.

  • Expertly guided game drives

    - These take place every morning and afternoon. The Chitabe Concession is one of the Okavango Delta’s drier areas, with sprawling plains in addition to abundant acacia and mopane woodlands. Wildlife in residence includes four of the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo! Safarists can also look out for cheetah, hyena, wild dog, wildebeest, zebra, and an amazing assortment of antelopes such as red lechwe. The area is particularly famous for wild dog, a predator that’s so rare elsewhere.
  • Night drives

    - Nocturnal adventures are also enjoyed in the presence of a knowledgeable guide. You’ll set off after sundowners, with the guide’s spotlight illuminating species including civet, genet, porcupine, and the charming pangolin!
  • Guided safari walks

    - Highly recommended for anyone interested in close observation of the smaller things within the concession, walks are an excellent opportunity to get to know the resident insects, plants, and birdlife. Among the feathery friends you might encounter are hawk eagle, scarlet-chested sunbird, and red-billed francolin.
  • Helicopter trips

    - This activity incurs an additional charge, but that’s well worth it for the breathtaking views! The Delta is a place of astonishing beauty and diversity, and soaring over its waters, savanna, woods, and forests is a truly memorable experience.

*This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

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