Begin your seven-day safari adventure by flying right into Oddballs’ Camp, on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve. Then it’s time to set off for two thrilling nights on the Oddballs’ Mokoro Trail, exploring the Okavango Delta by dug-out canoe. Relax for a night back at Oddballs’ Camp before flying across to Chobe National Park for two nights at Savuti Camp. Here you’ll explore the fascinating Savute Marsh, which is jam-packed with wildlife of all kinds.
Upon arrival in Maun, you’ll be met by a representative, who will assist you to the light aircraft and onwards air transfer to Oddballs’ Camp. There is a great raised viewing deck that overlooks the sweep of the delta – the perfect vantage from which to watch the sun set over the palms and view whatever wildlife may be visiting. Hearty and wholesome meals are served in the dining room, which looks across the Boro Channel to Chief’s Island and Moremi Game Reserve. The activities here are conducted by your own professional guide, a man of the swamp, born and bred in the area.
Set off with your guide and camping equipment in a mokoro (dug-out canoe) for your two-night adventure. As the day passes, your guide will select an island to camp on. After beaching the mokoro, he’ll assist with the erection of your tent, the gathering of firewood, the collection of water, and the general establishment of your campsite in a spot conducive to your safety and comfort. As the afternoon mellows, he will take you for a walk. On your return in the evening, the fire will be set and, with your guide’s assistance, you’ll prepare your evening meal over the open coals, under a sky spangled with stars.
Rise early this morning, and enjoy some light refreshment. Take a moment to appreciate where you are, deep in the Chief’s Island area, far away from all civilization. Then it’s time to really discover this area with another exploratory walk, viewing birds, game and the spectacular scenery for which the Okavango is renowned. Back at camp, tuck into a late breakfast, then relax, enjoying a siesta – or perhaps take the chance to read up on some of the fascinating things you’ve seen on your walks. Dinner is again over an open fire.
Visit your guide’s village of Sedibana, last redoubt of the legendary baYei people. Here you might meet the chief or some of his elders, and perhaps your guide’s family, or simply enjoy watching the women basket weaving. The experience of people living, in this day and age, so simply and in such idyllic surroundings is a revelation to many visitors. Afterwards, you’ll return to Oddballs’ Camp, where you can enjoy the camp’s facilities, including the bar and lounge areas. This provides a great meeting place and somewhere to swap stories around the fire.
After breakfast at Oddballs’ Enclave, you will depart by light aircraft to Camp Savuti. From Savuti airstrip, you will embark on a 20-minute game drive in Chobe National Park to Camp Savuti. Here you can enjoy game drives, and in between enjoy the comfortable open lounge, bar, dining area and fire pit, all overlooking the Savuti Channel.
Enjoy the camp’s activities, including morning and afternoon game drives through the park and along the fringes of the channel and marsh. The game-viewing vehicles are open to facilitate game watching and photography, and your guide will delight in showing you the beauty and diversity of Savuti’s natural wonders. This camp offers superb game and bird watching and the open area around the marsh is truly spectacular.
Enjoy an early morning safari, after which breakfast is served. Depart Camp Savuti via light aircraft to Maun for your onward journey.
