Travel Reference
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THE BEST OF THE DELTA ON DVD
Dereck & Beverley Joubert, National Geographic 'Explorers in Residence', have spent almost 30 years visiting
the Okavango Delta and documenting its wildlife, especially the big cats. The result is an extraordinary portfolio
of DVDs that captures the spirit of the delta and the daily dramas of its wildlife. Jeremy Irons' narration on many
of the stories adds gravitas, if any were needed.
The Last Lions
(2011) Follows a lioness and her cubs as they struggle to survive around Duba Island in the
heart of the delta (narrated by Jeremy Irons).
Living with Big Cats
(2007) An intimate portrait of the filmmakers, the delta and the animals that take centre
stage in their films.
Eye of the Leopard
(2006) A remarkable chronicle of two years in the life of a leopard mother and her cub in
the delta.
Ultimate Enemies
(2003-06) Three-part series documenting the enduring rivalry of lions with buffaloes, hyenas
and elephants.
Khwai River Lodge $$$
Offline map
( 686 1244;
www.khwairiverlodge.com
;
per person high season from US$900)
Perched on the northern shores of the Khwai River, this opulent lodge overlooks the
Moremi Game Reserve, and is frequently visited by large numbers of hippos and ele-
phants. Accommodation is in 15 luxury tents that are larger and more extravagant than
most upmarket hotel rooms.
LODGE
Sango Safari Camp $$$
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( 683 0230;
www.sangosafaricamp.com
;
per person low season US$295, high season
US$540, without park fees & game drives US$235/425)
On the north side of the Khwai
River not far from the village, Sango's is somewhat less pretentious than some other
Moremi camps but nonetheless maintains an air of quiet exclusivity. Hand-crafted furnish-
ings are a nice touch, while game drives generally go where other lodges don't. It's also
unusual in offering cheaper rates for those driving their own vehicles and not looking to
join the game drives.
TENTED CAMP
TENTED CAMP
Kwara Camp $$$
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