Accomodation
Tucked under a canopy of massive ebony trees, Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp reveals the splendour and variety of the Okavango in all its glory. Sheltered by dense forest thickets, yet opening up onto wide, expansive views over lagoons and channels, the Camp showcases the best of what the Delta has to offer. Nine exclusive tented suites are strung out on either side of the camp's handsome thatched guest areas.
Raised on wooden platforms, the spacious tented suites let in the sights and sounds of the African bush. Escape the heat of the day with a dip in the pool or take in the sun on the broad viewing deck looking out over reeds and floodplains. Cowhide rugs on the floors and chocolate tones warm and gratify, while large spinning fans keep the heat at bay. A large ensuite shower with burnished teak floorboards refreshes and renews, while private wooden decks invite you to contemplate the water’s edge.
Rooms
The nine East African-style safari tents are on raised wooden platforms with private decks overlooking a floodplain. All tents have an ensuite shower and w.c, and are elegantly furnished with wardrobes, luggage racks, chairs, dressing tables and bedside tables.
Tents are each placed 20m apart, you have both comfort and privacy. Each tent is situated on a raised teak platform and includes a private balcony and an en suite bathroom, which features a flush toilet, large shower and a well-lit vanity. Tents balance practical elements – fans, safes and hairdryers – with the romantic – mottled cowhide rugs, hand-hewn furniture and softly glowing lanterns.
The nine large en-suite tented chalets at Nxabega Camp are linked by a sandy path through the bush. Each tented chalet is built on a raised wooden platform and has a small veranda, where two directors’ chairs and a table overlook the permanent floodplain. From the outside, the tents look a little worn and faded, but it’s the thoughtful touches inside that make them, together with beds we wished we could take home with us. Every chalet has a dedicated member of staff who does the housekeeping, looks after individual guests during their stay, and quite often also helps with waiter service at meal times.
A wooden door replaces the usual zipped entrance, leading into a spacious interior with wall-to-wall sisal matting. The three-quarter-size twin beds can be converted to a king-size bed when required, and are covered with good-quality white linen, down duvets and pillows.
Furnishing each chalet are a tall, slender chest of drawers (ours had a few handles missing!), and a luggage rack. A selection of nibbles in sealable jars – biltong, jellybeans and peanuts on our last visit – sits on a wooden writing table with a mirror. There are water jugs and glasses on the bedside tables, and the small coolbox provided in each room can be filled on request with your preferred drinks. A really thoughtful touch in the heart of the bush! On the practical front, a torch is supplied, as is an emergency 'hooter' in case of emergency. Each chalet also has plug points for charging batteries, plus a universal adaptor and (unusually for a camp in Botswana) a hairdryer.
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- Hair Dryer
- In-room safe
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- WiFi
Dining
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp offers memorable dining experiences, topped off by indulgent fireside facilities. While enjoying al fresco cuisine, guests are able to take in the fantastic views of the floodplain and the gorgeous display of the Okavango Delta. Dining experiences range from bush picnics, breakfast in bed, sundowners on one of the islands, or a hearty picnic at the end of a walking safari. Meals are innovative, delicious, and served by efficient Nxabega Safari Camp staff.
Recreation
Creating memorable experiences for guests, a priority at Nxabega Safari Camp. Your game experiences will include thrilling night game drives, abundant bird watching, walks with experienced guides steeped in knowledge of the local fauna and flora, cruises by boat and canoe (mokoro) along Papyrus linded channels with water lilies and wild life, formed by the floodwaters from the Cubang River in the highlands of Angola, then seeping into the fertile sands of the Kalahari desert. An astounding variety of game is drawn to the crystal clear water, sable, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, lion, elephant and of course, hippo, are common in the 16 000 km2 Delta. This is the worlds largest inland delta, and is also one of the most breathtaking wonders.
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