Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge

Okavango Delta

What We Love

Remote location
Views over the Delta
Fantastic game viewing
Sleeping under the stars
Game drives, mokoro trips & walks
Delicious Pan-African cuisine

Why Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge?

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is located to the southeast of the Moremi Game Reserve in the centre of the Okavango Delta.

Experience

Truly one of Botswana’s most unique safari destinations, the Okavango Delta provides excellent land & water-based game viewing year-round.

Stay

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is made up of 9 stylish safari tents with beautiful views over the channels & waterways from private deck areas. Each tent has a large bathtub, outdoor shower & private plunge pool.

The double volume main area is open in the front, to allow for unobstructed views over the African bushveld. Here guests can relax in the spacious lounge & dining areas with a book, a pair of binoculars or a cocktail in hand.

Activities

A wide variety of activities are on offer at Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge. Open 4x4 game drives will give you private encounters with some of Africa’s big game & predator species, where mokoro trips will take you on a journey through the waterways of the Okavango Delta.

Guests can also set out on foot in search of wildlife or embark on a night drive on the lookout for Botswana’s nocturnal animals.

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Lodges

Abu Camp

Abu Camp is set in a 180,000-hectare private reserve in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, one of the world’s most important wetland ecosystems. The Okavango Delta, one of the most iconic natural areas on the planet is a UNESCO World Heritage Site & home to a great variety of wildlife, including the Abu Herd – elephants that have been rescued from exploitative situations, & which will ultimately be re-introduced back into the wild. Guests staying at Abu Camp will have the opportunity to interact with elephants in their natural habitat – a truly transformative experience.

Belmond Eagle Island Lodg...

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is the ultimate luxury Botswana water-focused safari lodge & located in the famous Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland water systems & a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perched on a private island, among a web of waterways & lush vegetation, it attracts a wonderful variety of big game & exotic birds. There are 12 luxury tents built on raised wooden platforms, offering great views over the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Each tent is equipped with an oversized bed, large outdoor deck, private plunge pool & luxury bathroom with large tub, indoor & outdoor shower, a relaxation nook & walk-in wardrobe.

Camp Okavango

Camp Okavango is set within the heart of the Okavango Delta on Nxaragha Island. Surrounded by water channels & spectacular scenery, this lodge is perfect for guests wishing to experience a classic Okavango Delta luxury safari. Since the camp is situated on a private island, guests can experience pure tranquillity & seclusion – something that can only be found in the most remote regions of Botswana. There are only 11 intimate safari suites on raised teak platforms, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom & a large viewing deck. The en-suite bathrooms each have double vanities, a double shower & a separate water closet with a view.

Chitabe Camp

Set on a private island in the south-eastern corner of the Okavango Delta, Chitabe Camp overlooks some of the most spectacular scenery in Botswana. Open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia, mopane woodland, riverine forest & open grasslands all contribute to Chitabe’s claim to fame. Diversity is something you will find throughout your stay at Chitabe. The diversity of wildlife, birds & habitats all adds to an excellent overall safari experience. Chitabe Camp has 8 spacious tents, all built on elevated wooden decks amongst the tree line of the Okavango Delta. Each tent is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with an indoor & outdoor shower.

Chitabe Lediba

Chitabe Lediba neighbours the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. The Chitabe Concession consists of 28, 000 hectares of some of Botswana’s most diverse habitats, from savanna to tree-filled islands & floodplains. The camp is set in the same area as its sister camp, Chitabe Camp – so wildlife viewing will be identical. Because the camp has a stunning vantage over a small lagoon that has become a water hole, guests can expect to see a multitude of wildlife from the comfort of the camp itself.

Delta Camp

Delta Camp, like the name indicates, is situated on the southwestern edge of the palm-fringed Chief’s Island in the heart of the famous Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta has earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier wildlife areas, & with its crystal-clear channels, lagoons, sweeping floodplains & countless islands – is home to a variety of wildlife. The focus of the camp is on peace & tranquillity, although many adventurous activities provide all the excitement one could wish for.

Duba Explorers Camp

Located away from its sister camp, Duba Plains, Duba Explorers Camp is set on a tree-covered island in the northeastern corner of the Okavango Delta & is easily one of the most remote camps in Botswana. Situated on a 30,000-hectare private concession, the surroundings are dominated by a permanent floodplain, interspersed with seasonable floodplains & grasslands as well as pockets of mopane & acacia woodlands. Being part of a floodplain for most of the year, the camp is only accessible by 2 gum pole bridges, proving that guests are completely surrounded by nature.

Duba Plains Camp

Located on a tree-covered island in a 30,000-hectare private concession in the Okavango Delta, Duba Plains Camp is one of the most remote camps in Botswana. Found & designed by Derek & Beverly Joubert, National Geographic filmmakers, conservationists & explorers, the camp is famous for its access to the constant struggle between lion & buffalo. It is not surprising that they have chosen Duba Plains for their home base. Great Plains Conservation is the only operator on the concession, thereby offering guests the ultimate opportunity for private wildlife sightings.

Gomoti Plains Camp

Gomoti Plains Camp is located within a community-run concession on the edge of the Gomoti River system southeast of the Okavango Delta. In Botswana, the locals know the Gomoti tree as the ‘water fig’ as it grows alongside the Okavango Delta’s waterways & sometimes grows no bigger than a bush. Large concentrations of wildlife thrive on the Gomoti plains & waterways as the trees provide excellent cover for nesting water birds. Gomoti Plains Camp has 10 luxury tents which include 8 luxury double tents & 2 luxury family tents, all with en-suite facilities.

Gomoti Private Camp

Gomoti Private Camp is located on the edge of the Gomoti River system southeast of the Okavango Delta. As the name suggests, the camp is small & intimate, offering guests total privacy & exclusivity in a luxurious Botswana safari setting. In Botswana, the locals know the Gomoti tree as the ‘water fig’ as it grows alongside the Okavango Delta’s waterways & sometimes grows no bigger than a bush. Large concentrations of wildlife thrive on the Gomoti plains & waterways as the trees provide excellent cover for nesting water birds. Gomoti Private Camp offers total exclusivity, & only has 1 double tent & 1 family tent, accommodating a maximum of 6 guests in camp at any given time. All tents have indoor & outdoor showers as well as en-suite facilities.

Gunn's Camp

Deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta, overlooking Chief’s Island & bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, lies the exquisite Gunn’s Camp. This eco-friendly safari camp provides luxurious comfort in Botswana’s beautiful wilderness. This area has an abundance of birdlife – especially in the wet summer season between December & April. Gunn’s Camp offers 6 deluxe Meru-style tents with en-suite facilities, featuring standalone baths & outdoor private showers. The camp is built on raised platforms overlooking the delta plains, & ideal for honeymooners or guests looking for a more intimate & personalized safari experience.

Jacana Camp

Jacana Camp is situated on a small island in a scenic private concession called Jao, in the heart of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. This beautiful island setting allows for year-round water activities & gorgeous views over the Okavango Delta’s water channels & lagoons. Jacana Camp offers guests an intimate safari experience in the lap of luxury, & consists of only 5 Meru-style tents built on raised wooden decks overlooking the gorgeous Okavango Delta.

Jao Camp

Jao Camp lies on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango Delta in an area fringed with riverine forests, vast floodplains & prolific wildlife. Some would argue that this area provides some of the most stunning scenery in Botswana. The 60,000 hectares Jao Concession borders the Moremi Game Reserve & offers fantastic land & water-based wildlife viewing year-round. The area comprises a superb variety of habitats, ranging from permanent waterways & lagoons to thick Kalahari soils.

Kadizora Camp

Kadizora Camp lies between the Vumbura River & Selinda Spillway in a remote northern part of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The camp enjoys beautiful views over a seasonal floodplain & is the only camp in the Okavango Delta to offer hot air ballooning. Guests can enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Delta & if lucky – see wildlife from a bird’s eye view. Kadizora Camp consists of 9 luxury tents & 4 standard tents, each one well-positioned with outdoor decking to provide privacy & iconic views of Africa. Each spacious tent has an en-suite bathroom, featuring a bath with double vanities.

Kanana Camp

Kanana Camp is located on the Xudum River in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. The area is home to a myriad of animals, birds & plants – the perfect place to experience the diversity of species found in the Okavango Delta. The word Kanana means ‘paradise’ in the local language & it is not surprising to see why. Set in idyllic surrounds amongst fig & palm trees, Kanana overlooks the beautiful waterways of the Okavango Delta’s seasonal floodplains. Guests are accommodated in 9 luxury tents & 4 standard tents. All Meru-style tents are well spaced, ensuring absolute privacy in a relaxed & pristine bush setting. Each tent has en-suite facilities with double vanities, a romantic outdoor shower, a large viewing deck & secluded views.

Kiri Camp

Kiri Camp is located within a private concession in one of Botswana’s most remote areas in the heart of the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas. The camp derives its name from the Kiri channel which flows past the island on which the camp is situated. The wildlife in the Kiri area is diverse & plentiful, renowned for its lion & buffalo interactions & frequent wild dog sightings. Since Kiri Camp is situated within a private concession, off-road game drives & night drives are allowed, allowing guests ‘front row seats’ when viewing Botswana’s wildlife.

Kwara Camp

Kwara Camp is situated within a private concession in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, overlooking a secluded lagoon & bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. This region offers such diverse landscapes & habitats, including the permanent waterways of the Okavango Delta as well as seasonal floodplains, wooded islands & dry land that consists of mopane woodlands & open savanna. The primary focus at Kwara Camp is wildlife. Their expert guides are passionate about Africa & the bush, so guests can expect an authentic safari experience with good quality game viewing.

Kwetsani Camp

Kwetsani Camp is situated on an elongated island within the central region of the Jao Concession in the gorgeous Okavango Delta. Just north of Jao Camp on the same floodplain system, Kwetsani Camp boasts spectacular views over the floodplains & Okavango Delta vistas. The camp is surrounded by beautiful islands & riverine forests, making this one of the most beautiful sights in Botswana.

Little Kwara

Little Kwara, as the name suggests, is a small & intimate safari camp set within the 1,700 sq km game-rich Kwara Concession, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta. The camp has access to both the permanent waterways of the Delta, as well as the expansive dry land areas, ensuring a range of activities can be enjoyed. The concession is famous for its frequent predator sightings, including lion, cheetah & leopard. Herds of elephants are also often found here, as well as giraffe, zebra, impala, hippo.

Little Tubu

Little Tubu is situated on the Okavango Delta’s Hunda Island, next to its sister camp, Tubu Tree, connected to it by boardwalks. Hunda Island is the largest area of permanently dry land in the Okavango Delta. The diverse habitats, including mopane, riverine forest & dry Kalahari sandveld allow for diverse & spectacular wildlife viewing. Because the camp is situated in an area with the most palatable grasses, animals flock here daily & often guests can experience fantastic plains game viewing from the main viewing deck.

Little Vumbura

Little Vumbura is situated on a beautiful island in the northern region of the Okavango Delta, in the same area as its sister camp, Vumbura Plains. The camp is completely surrounded by water, ensuring spectacular views over the floodplains & excellent water activities throughout the year. Due to its remote location, game viewing is superb all year round, with frequent sightings of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo & extensive plains game. Little Vumbura is a relaxed, yet beautiful 6-roomed tented camp shaded by the canopy of an ancient Okavango Delta forest. Five of these tents are double tents & 1 of them is a family unit consisting of 2 inter-leading bedrooms.

Mapula Lodge

Mapula Lodge is set within an enormous 90,000 hectares Okavango Delta private concession that is a matrix of floodplains, woodlands & channels. This iconic Delta landscape is a magical environment in which to enjoy the abundance of wildlife Botswana has to offer. Mapula Lodge is one of only a handful of camps in the concession, making for exhilarating game viewing in a blissfully uncrowded area.

Nxabega Okavango Tented C...

Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is set within a private concession to the southeast of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in the heart of the world-renowned Okavango Delta in Botswana. This area is made up of wetlands, water channels, forested islands & grassy floodplains – attracting a variety of wildlife & offers breathtaking views over some of the world’s most gorgeous landscapes. Nxabega’s accommodation is designed with comfort & seclusion in mind. The camp consists of 9 luxurious tents with en-suite bathrooms, each built on raised platforms. There is also 1 family tent, consisting of 2 inter-leading en-suite luxury tents on raised platforms.

Oddballs Camp

Oddballs Camp is situated on the edge of Chief’s Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. The contrast of desert & wetland is what makes the Okavango unique. Game of all sorts abounds – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, hippo, crocodiles & over 450 bird species are amongst the many species that visit this part of the Okavango Delta. Accommodation is in 11 comfortable canvas tents, set on elevated wooden decks & shaded by a line of trees. Beautiful outdoor bucket showers are en-suite, bringing guests closer to nature.

Oddballs Enclave

Oddballs Enclave, the sister camp of Oddballs, is situated on the edge of Chief’s Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This small, intimate hideaway provides incredible views over the floodplains – especially during sunrise or sunset. Plenty of animals are found in this area. Some of these include lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, hippo, crocodiles & over 450 bird species. Accommodation at Oddballs Enclave is in 5 shaded Meru-style tents built on elevated wooden decks. Each tent is equipped with a semi-detached private bathroom with an alfresco bucket shower, & hot & cold running water.

Pom Pom Camp

Pom Pom Camp boasts a remarkable setting on a private island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is located in a private concession, where off-road driving & night drives are permitted – so clients can expect consistent game viewing year-round. Overlooking a scenic lagoon & quietly nestled under grove shady trees, Pom Pom Camp offers a clear water oasis & wonderful land & water-based safari activities.

Sanctuary Baines' Camp

Sanctuary Baines’ Camp is located within a private concession, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve & is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife on earth. Set among the shady trees on the southern edge of the Okavango Delta, this eco-friendly lodge provides an intimate African experience. The camp overlooks a large lagoon, making this a prime location for water safaris. Small & intimate, Sanctuary Baines’ Camp consists of only 6 suites set on elevated platforms in the tree line. Romantic 4-poster beds are provided in each suite, completely mobile – allowing guests to sleep under the stars. This is Botswana luxury at its best. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.

Sanctuary Stanley's Camp

Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp has a prime location in a 260,000-hectare private concession, bordering the southern section of the world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. The camp offers year-round access to the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta – ensuring a game-packed African safari. The different seasons in Botswana allows the camp to take on various colours throughout the year – from lush green in the rainy season to dry savannah in the warmer summer months.

Sandibe Okavango Safari L...

Situated on the banks of the Okavango Delta & adjacent to the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge offers a water & wilderness experience - with the excitement of viewing big game on land. The lodge was designed to keep the true African ambience by choosing décor that naturally blends in with the natural surrounds. Accommodation consists of 12 elegant suites, each equipped with an outdoor shower & private viewing deck to enhance the African experience. The suites are surrounded by forest, making them completely private & secluded.

Seba Camp

Seba Camp is set in the Okavango Delta of Botswana & overlooks a lagoon with prolific birdlife & resident pods of hippo. The camp is named after Seba, one of the elephants historically released from nearby Abu Camp. As a baby, Seba starred in the Walt Disney movie, Whispers, which was filmed in the area. The word “seba” means whisper in the local language. Seba & several other elephants that were released back into the wild have now formed their own heard near camp. Seba Camp has 6 well-appointed tents raised from the ground, each with an en-suite bathroom & private deck with breathtaking views of the lagoon & passing wildlife.

Shinde Camp

Shinde Camp is situated on a lush palm-fringed island in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Set on the edge of Shinde Lagoon, a popular drinking spot for many animals, it is not surprising to find excellent wildlife viewing year-round. Guests staying at Shinde will be delighted to experience a luxurious & intimate camp surrounded by the gorgeous Okavango Delta’s waterways, floodplains & swamps. Shinde Camp comprises 7 classic safari tents, each with en-suite bathroom facilities, offering spectacular views over the water & open grasslands.

Splash Camp

Splash Camp enjoys a beautiful location in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Kwara Private Reserve. The camp is built around a natural waterhole, which attracts wildlife year-round. Historically, this was the first place that those travelling from Maun to the Delta would hit significant water, so ‘Splash’ became a shorthand nickname for the area. The Private Kwara Reserve shares an aquatic boundary with the famous Moremi Game Reserve, so land & water-based activities can be enjoyed.

Tubu Tree Camp

Tubu Tree Camp is located on Hunda Island, the largest area of permanently dry land in the Okavango Delta. The diverse habitats, including mopane, riverine forest & dry Kalahari sandveld allow for diverse & spectacular wildlife viewing. Because the camp is situated in an area with the most palatable grasses, animals flock here daily & often guests can experience fantastic plains game viewing from the main viewing deck. Tubu Tree Camp is built in traditional style & consists of only 6 double tents, all raised on wooden platforms overlooking the picturesque vistas of the Okavango Delta’s floodplains. There is also 1 honeymoon tent & 1 family unit, consisting of 2 en-suite bedrooms with adjoining lounge.

Vumbura Plains

Vumbura Plains is a premier camp set within a private concession in the extreme northern section of the Okavango Delta. The concession includes an enormous traversing area of 60,000 hectares, ensuring phenomenal game viewing year-round. A unique feature at Vumbura Plains is its remote position in a corner of the Okavango Delta. This position encompasses a wide variety of wildlife that has representatives of just about every animal that occurs in the Okavango biome. This is Botswana luxury at its finest.

Xaranna Okavango Delta Ca...

Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is set on a private island within the 25,000-hectare wildlife concession in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Delta watery lily, Xaranna is a luxurious safari camp that will take guests on a journey through the channels of the Okavango Delta. Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp will provide guests with a boutique-style safari experience. There are only 9 sleek en-suite safari tents that combine canvas & bleached timber, accented with shades of soft lily pink & olive green.

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodg...

Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is located to the southeast of the Moremi Game Reserve in the centre of the Okavango Delta. Truly one of Botswana’s most unique safari destinations, the Okavango Delta provides excellent land & water-based game viewing year-round. Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge is made up of 9 stylish safari tents with beautiful views over the channels & waterways from private deck areas. Each tent has a large bathtub, outdoor shower & private plunge pool.

Xugana Island Lodge

Xugana Island Lodge is situated on the edge of Xugana island in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The lodge faces onto the blue waters & tranquillity of Xugana Lagoon, which is widely accepted as the most spectacular permanent water site in the Delta. The lodge assures a year-round water experience under a canopy of wild ebony & garcinia trees. Xugana Island Lodge accommodates only 16 guests in 8 reed & thatch lagoon-facing en-suite chalets, each with a private viewing deck.

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