Okavango Delta & Moremi Bush Camp Safari

March 17, 2017March 17, 2017admin

Summary of this Budget Safari Package

This Botswana Bush Camp Safari is perfect for time-pressed travellers wanting to experience the wild beauty of the Okavango Delta and encounter the diverse wildlife of Moremi Game Reserve.

Staying at an affordable tented camp on a private island in the Okavango Delta, guests get to explore the waterways on boat trips, including sunset cruises with sundowners. This safari includes a guided bush walk on one of the secluded delta islands, a picnic lunch on Mboma Island and a mokoro trip with local polers. The game drive in Moremi Game Reserve is one of the higlights of this safari – taking you into one of Southern Africa’s finest and most scenic protected areas

Accommodation is in basic yet comfortable tents with en-suite bathrooms, at the remote island bush camp tucked away in the unspoilt wilderness

Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1: Maun to Okavango Delta Camp – Botswana

This Budget Delta & Moremi Safari begins in Maun, travelling to the Xakanaxa Boat Station in Moremi Game Reserve. From Xakanaxa we take a motorboat to Xobega Island Camp, located on a private island in the Okavango Delta of Botswana.

We cruise along the delta waterways, taking in the wild scenery and watching for animals and birds. After about one and a half hours we arrive at the camp on Xobega Island. The staff welcomes you to camp and shows you to your tents. Settle in and relax before our first excursion into the network of Okavango Delta waterways.

As sunset approaches we set off on a boat cruise, slowly navigating the winding, reed-lined channels that run between the islands. Keep your eyes open for the diverse array of birds found in the delta, known for its abundant birdlife. We may also come across hippos, elephants and other animals whilst cruising. Along the way we stop to look at the breeding sites of storks and ibises, getting a closer look at these active heronries.

After witnessing a beautiful sunset from the water, sundowners in hand, we glide back to camp. Freshen up and enjoy dinner and drinks around the flickering campfire, before falling asleep to the chorus of frogs and the occasional grunting of hippos.

Dinner

Day 2: Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve – Botswana

Wake up to the sound of chirping birds in the heart of the Okavango Delta, surrounded by unspoilt nature. Our day starts with breakfast in the dining tent amid the trees, where vervet monkeys are often spotted.

After breakfast we leave Xobega Island by boat, cruising for about 45 minutes to reach the Mboma Boat Station. At Mboma we switch to dug-out mekoros for our exploration by traditional-style vessels. Local guides pole the mekoros through the water, moving us quietly and slowly along the delta channels.

Then it is time to return to land, hopping into a safari vehicle for our game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, one of the most prestigious wildlife areas in Botswana. After searching out the increcible wildlife of Moremi we stop for a picnic lunch on Mboma Island. After our picnic in the wild, it is time to cruise back to Xobega Island by motorboat.

Freshen up, take a quick bucket shower and have a cool drink, unwinding at camp this afternoon. Later you have the option of venturing back into the delta channels on the sunset cruise, ending the day with some laid-back sundowners on the boat. This evening we tuck into a three-course dinner and sit back around the campfire under starry skies, listening to the sounds of untamed nature.

Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Xobega Island, Okavango Delta – Botswana

This morning you wake up to the sounds of the bush and have breakfast at camp, before embarking on a morning boat cruise or a guided bush walk on one of the secluded islands in the area.

The guided walk is ideal for seeing the intricate details of the Okavango Delta up close, immersing you in the wilderness with all its tiny marvels. Walking through the bush with your guide gives you the chance to learn more about this unique ecosystem. Find out about the medicinal and culinary uses of the various plants and spend some time tracking animals, perhaps encountering big game on foot.

After your walk in the wild delta habitat, brunch is served back at camp. The remainder of day three, is free for you to take it easy on Xobega Island, soaking up the peace at this remote location. Settle down for rewarding nature and bird watching, and simply enjoy being in the middle of the bush.

Late this afternoon we head out on a sunset boat cruise, scanning the delta bush for birds and animals as you explore. After catching another spectacular sunset from the water, we return to camp for our last evening in the wilderness of Botswana.

Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner

Day 4: Okavango Delta to Maun – Botswana

On day four we wake up in the peaceful delta setting one last time and have breakfast at camp, before leaving Xobega Island.

The return boat ride to Xakanaxa Boat Station, on the mainland of Moremi Game Reserve, takes about one and a half hours. Arriving at Xakanaxa we then transfer to Maun, where our Delta & Moremi Bush Camp Safari ends.

Breakfast

About Xobega Island Camp

This intimate bush camp is set on the small, private island of Xobega, just off the mainland of Moremi Game Reserve. Xobega Island Camp can only be reached by boat from inside Moremi Reserve, making it an exclusive and remote spot. Nestled amongst the indigenous trees and plants in the heart of the Okavango Delta this unfenced camp offers a peaceful retreat in the unatmed wilderness of Botswana.

Xobega is a simple, yet charming tented camp, providing more comfort and ambiance than standard camping. The tents are permanent and feature en-suite bathrooms with bucket showers and eco-friendly toilets. Each twin-share tent is fitted with stretcher beds and basic furnishings, without air-conditioning and extra frills.

The tented rooms are positioned in the shade around the shared dining and lounge tents. There is an open-air boma with a firepit for laid-back evenings under the stars. Xobega Island Camp is well-equipped and tastefully decorated in neutral colours to create relaxing, rustic spaces. There is a tea and coffee making station in the dining tent where guests can help themselves.

The camp is an ideal base for exploring the Okavango Delta, with activities including boat cruises (sunset cruises including sundowners) and bush walks on nearby islands. The area is a birding paradise and various animals are frequesntly sighted on the boat cruises, including elephants, antelopes, hippos and crocodiles. Mokoro rides are offered from Mboma Boat Station on the transfers to and from camp.