Botswana
Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp : Okavango Delta : Botswana
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Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp
Location
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.
Accommodation and facilities
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). Each suite has en suite bathroom with shower and flush w.c and private game-viewing deck.
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. The lodge has a swimming pool with expansive deck.
Activities and game viewing
Nxabega being excellently situated offers guests a wide range of wildlife related activities and water-based adventures. Experienced rangers and Batswana trackers will lead you on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Spotlit night game-drives are especially exciting as we explore the thrilling drama of the African bush at night, possibly revealing hunting prides of lion or the elusive leopard. Explore the Okavango Delta on interpretive wilderness walks with a professional guide steeped in knowledge of the local fauna and flora, and get up-close-and-personal with Nxabega’s magnificent wilderness. Enjoy tranquil mekore (dugout canoes) and exco-craft excursions. These boat excursions may be enjoyed throughout the year and are best during the flood season from June to September.
Larger herbivores, including elephant and large herds of buffalo, move in and out of the area. Lion prides, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog may be encountered. Herds of red lechwe favour the edges of floodplains, often feeding in the company of tsessebe. Hippos reside in deeper channels and lagoons. Honey badgers are observed during daylight hours. Roan and sable antelope favour taller grass in open woodlands while the sitatunga keep to dense papyrus beds. Families of dwarf and banded mongoose occupy large termite mounds. Noisy fruit-bats sip nectar from baobab and sausage tree blooms, and feast on ripe figs.
An impressive 349 different bird species have been recorded at Nxabega.
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