Chitabe Concession, also known as NG 31, covers an area of some 28,000ha of unspoiled Okavango Delta wilderness. It borders 3 sides of the south-eastern region of the well-known Moremi Game Reserve, and is nestled between two main water systems, the Gomoti Channel to the east and the Santantadibe River to the west. A wide variety of habitats can be found, ranging from the famous Okavango Delta scenery with illala palms dotting floodplains, to open savannah and acacia woodlands.

This region is dominated by seasonal flood areas, which transforms over half of the concession from dry floodplains into a flourishing oasis, once the annual waters seep through. The result is an unbelievable diversity of flora and fauna which in turn allows for spectacular wildlife viewing and birding experiences.

This camp has been open since 1997 and has built up an excellent reputation as top class destination for game viewing, especially for leopards. There are 2 luxury tented camps, Chitabe and Chitabe Lediba, located on the same forested island, however, the camps are run as totally separate entities, each with its own staff, managers and guides. They are only accessible by fly-in and transfer, via a short flight from either Maun or Kasane.

A walking trail is still considered to be one of the most exciting ways to get really close up to nature. On the Chitabe Trail, an armed guard will accompany you on an informative and adventurous tour through the different habitats of the Delta.

Wildlife:

The high numbers of impala in the area means that leopard are often seen near Chitabe Camp. Buffalo, elephant, and lion are plentiful and there are occasional sightings of African wild dog, the subject of the Botswana Wild Dog Research Project, that operate in the area.

Ornithology:

The birdlife is excellent and varied throughout the year, depending on seasonal water levels. Raptors are abundant here including the African hawk eagle and the hooded vulture, which often nests on the island. Camera's and binoculars should be at hand on game drives and sightings of ground hornbill, greater honeyguide, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and coveys of red-billed francolin are frequent. The greater honeyguide is known to lead humans to bees' nests, in expectation of a favourable return.

Okavango Delta Accommodation