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Setari Camp

  • SETARI CAMP OCCUPIES AN EXCELLENT ISLAND POSITION IN THE HEART OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA, IDEAL FOR BOATING ACTIVITIES
  • NINE SPACIOUS TENTED SUITES, INCLUDING ONE FAMILY UNIT, ACCOMMODATING A MAXIMUM OF 20 GUESTS AT ONE TIME
  • A SPACIOUS LOUNGE, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING, OBSERVATION DECKS, SWIMMING POOL AND GYM
  • MOTOR BOATING, MOKORO CANOE RIDE, WALKING SAFARI, COMMUNITY VISIT, CATCH-AND-RELEASE FISHING, FULL-DAY OKAVANGO TRIP
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“A great option for those seeking a quintessential water experience in the Okavango Delta. Located in the panhandle, Setari Camp offers an affordable and authentic tented base for exploring the waterways of the Delta with a particular focus on boating and walking safaris. In our opinion, it’s best paired with a camp that focuses more on dry-land game-viewing experiences.”

OVERVIEW:

An island camp in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by verdant riverine forest and palm trees, Setari Camp is located within a 120,000-acre private concession near the base of the Delta’s main watercourse. Its watery environment makes it one of the best places in the region for boating, as it’s surrounded by deep, permanent water channels. Unlike at other camps, the experience at Setari focuses primarily on water-based activities and bush walks, where guests can take in the magnificent birdlife synonymous with this region. Rates at Setari Camp are full board and include all meals, local drinks, unlimited safari activities, a village trip, laundry, and transfers from/to Jedibe Airstrip.

ACCESS & LOCATION: 

Setari Camp sits on a palm-fringed island in the central region of the Okavango Delta, north-west of Moremi Game Reserve. The closest international airport is Maun, Botswana and there are daily flights from Johannesburg International Airport and Cape Town. From Maun Airport, guests fly by light aircraft to Old Jedibe Airstrip, followed by a 30-minute scenic boat transfer to the camp.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT SETARI CAMP: 

Setari Camp features eight raised tented suites for double or twin occupancy, plus a family suite comprising two adjoining tents. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom with a separate toilet, free-standing bath, and outdoor shower. The tents are connected via a network of wooden walkways, and all have private decks with superb views of the floodplains. Spacious, shady, and airy, accommodations also include super-king-size beds with an option for twin configuration, mosquito nets, sink-in sofas, fans, mosquito nets, armchairs, safes, and writing desks. One of the tented suites has been designed for those with limited mobility. Its bathroom is fully accessible with lower sinks and space for easily moving around in a wheelchair. The entire camp is built on level walkways with no steps anywhere, and wheelchairs are available for those who need them. The family unit shares an oversized wooden deck via an interleading door in the outside showers to ensure safety for younger children. There is also a private decking area in between the tents, suitable for private dining.

The communal areas are spacious and open-sided with elevated views of the floodplains. Comfortable leather armchairs and sink-in sofas offer plenty of space to relax after a day’s safari activities and guests can enjoy both inside and outside dining around the communal table. The camp can accommodate private dinners served in guest tents or on the viewing decks. Setari Camp also has a pool with plenty of shade and a small but well-equipped gym with weights and Pilates balls.

ACTIVITIES AT SETARI CAMP:

Unlike the more traditional safari camps, Setari Camp focuses its activities on boating and bush walks and does not offer 4×4 game vehicle drives.

  • Motor boats 

    – Motor boats depart twice daily and operate year round for exploring the nearby lagoons and waterways in the company of an expert professional guide..
  • Mokoro canoes

    – Navigated by an expert poler who stands at the front of a traditional dugout canoe, glide along the peaceful waters of the Okavango Delta, taking in the array of wildlife that emerges from its reed-fringed banks.
  • Catch-and-release fishing

    – Accompanied by a professional guide, take to the waters of the Delta and try your hand at catch-and-release fishing. This activity runs between August and the end of October, when fishing is excellent.
  • Full-day Okavango Delta trip

    – For those staying at Setari Camp longer than three nights, enjoy a full-day trip to the Okavango Delta, journeying by boat to the south of the concession, exploring the idyllic islands, before a leisurely picnic.
  • Cultural visit

    – Visit the small and remote Jao Village for an opportunity to interact with some of the local villages and learn a little about their culture and way of life.

*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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