Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eastern Delta
The Eastern Delta includes the wetlands between the southern boundary of Moremi Game
Reserve and the buffalo fence that crosses the Boro and Santandadibe Rivers, north of
Matlapaneng. If you're short of time and/or money, this part of the Okavango Delta re-
mains an affordable and accessible option. From Maun, it is easy to arrange a day trip on a
mokoro
or a two- or three-night
mokoro
trip combined with bush camping.
Sleeping
Although most excursions through the Eastern Delta are budget trips that involve bush
camping, there are a handful of upmarket lodges in the region if you're looking for a little
luxury.
Chitabe Camp $$$
Offline map
( in South Africa 011-807 1800;
www.wilderness-safaris.com
;
s/d low season
US$1123/1736, high season US$1588/2666; )
Near the Santandadibe River, at the
southern edge of Moremi Game Reserve, Chitabe is an island oasis (only accessible by
boat or plane) renowned for the presence of African wild dogs and other iconic wildlife,
including leopards, lions and cheetahs. Accommodation is in East African-style luxury
tents, which have bathrooms and are built on wooden decks and sheltered beneath the
shade of a lush canopy.
TENTED CAMP
TENTED CAMP
Chitabe Lediba $$$
Offline map
( in South Africa 011-807 1800;
www.wilderness-safaris.com
;
s/d low season
US$1123/1736, high season US$1588/2666; )
On the other side of the island from
Chitabe Camp, and also run by Wilderness Safaris, Chitabe Lediba is the baby brother in
the family. With only five tents, Chitabe Lediba has a warm and intimate atmosphere.
Sandibe Safari Lodge $$$
Offline map
( in South Africa 011-809 4300;
www.andbeyondafrica.com
; per person low season
US$570, high season US$1145; )
Understated elegance is the theme at this riverine
LODGE
