Location
Chitabe Trails Camp is situated in a different
part of the same island as Chitabe Camp within
Botswana's Okavango Delta. Even though the two
camps are relatively close together, they are
run as totally separate entities, and each camp
has its own staff, managers and guides.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari,
Walking /Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Photography,
Birding, Permanent Tented Camp
Attractions
Chitabe Trails is strictly a game viewing camp
~ no water activities are offered here. We travel
out into the field in the morning and afternoon,
returning usually after dark where we can often
spot the shyer nocturnal animals. The game drive
is in the same area as Chitabe's guests, so the
game viewing experience is identical. Wildlife
seen here includes Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard
and Cheetah. Wild Dog are among the major game
attractions of the area. Guests should also see
Zebra, Reedbuck, Red Lechwe, Impala, and all the
plains game. Night drives can be very rewarding,
giving rare opportunities to view animals such
as Pangolin, Civet Cat, Serval, Porcupine and
Aardwolf. A portion of the accommodation charges
from each guest goes towards a wild dog conservation
fund which Chitabe has established. Dr Tico McNutt
began the wild dog research project in 1989, with
a study area of about 3000 square kilometres.
About 160 wild dogs in ten to twelve packs inhabit
this region. Chitabe is part of this study area.
Facilities
The camp itself is situated on one of the most
beautiful islands in the Delta. Surrounded by
ancient ebony, leadwood and sausage trees, Chitabe
Trails has five tents and usually accommodates
six or seven guests in the same luxurious tents
as those of Chitabe. A few nights per year we
may go to eight guests, but this is not normal.
The main difference between Chitabe and Chitabe
Trails is that the tents at Chitabe Trails are
not raised on wooden decking but are built on
the ground. This camp's roomy tents have bathrooms
en suite, as well as an additional outdoor shower.
Pathways connect the guest tents with the main
area. The dining room, lounge and pub areas are
under canvas overlooking the waterway in front
of the camp. There is a great pool, too.
Additional Information
Chitabe offers you game walks and day and night
drives in open 4x4 vehicles, as well as mokoro
(dug-out canoe) excursions on the scenic waterways
of the Okavango Delta. Combine these activities
with the diversity of habitat and Chitabe is the
ideal ``all in one camp`` in the Okavango.
Children Policy
· Children 8+ welcome
Location
· Game/Wildlife Reserve
Check In Before: 14:00
Check Out Before: 11:00
