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Page 1 of 2 Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7 000-hectare (17 300-acre) exclusive wildlife concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Meaning “Place of the Giraffe”, Nxabega is ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango – the largest inland delta in the world. A wetland wilderness of looping channels, islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains, the Delta is home to a magnificent array of wild animals and exceptional birdlife. Guests are able to experience this irresistible combination of water and wildlife on twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, mokoro and powerboat excursions Exclusive safari tents: Nxabega is known for its elegant accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificent Okavango Delta.  Nxabega Mokoro
- Nine classic safari tents on raised wooden platforms
- En suite bathroom with shower and flush w.c
- Private game-viewing deck
- Swimming pool with expansive deck
- Safari shop and interpretive centre
- Alfresco dining and fireside facilities
Nxabega is an intimate camp for a maximum of 18 guests. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. The heart of Nxabega consists of sophisticated living and dining areas, made from local timber and thatch overlooking the floodplain. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta.
Enjoy exciting bush picnics in surprise settings, breakfast in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with tasty picnic – provided with pleasure by Nxabega’s warm and friendly staff.  Nxabega pool area
Cuisine CC Africa's award-winning Pan-African cuisine combines wholesome African flavours with innovative flair and sophistication. From breakfast in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island to walking picnics, the staff at Nxabega handle any special requests with delightful aplomb. Private bush dinners are an incomparable end to the day. Bush dinners are served in a clearing in the bush under a star-studded sky. Dining under the stars is an unforgettable African bush experience. Weather: The Okavango has hot, wet summers (October to April). Temperatures can rise to over 40ºC/104ºF and usually drop to 25ºC/77ºF at night. Winters (May to September) are dry and cool, and the nights can be chilly. Rainfall: The rainy season – generally in the form of magnificent afternoon hundershowers – is from late December to the end of February, sometimes continuing into March. Summer rains bring spectacular migrant birds to Botswana. Average rainfall per year is approximately 500 mm. Best time to travel: All year round. Malaria:The Okavango Delta is a malaria area and necessary precautions should be taken. Children: Children are welcome. Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game drives and mekoro activities. Children 16 years and older can participate in guided walks. Childminders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game drives and mekoro activities at the Lodge Manager’s discretion.An extra bed can be arranged for a child sharing its parents’ suite. No more than 1 triple in camp at any one time. Airstrip: Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp airstrip is registered. Coordinates: S19.29.354 and E22.47.272 Ratio of guests to staff: 1 to 2 Camp closure: Open year round Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced CC Africa rangers and Batswana trackers will lead you on exhilarating game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Exciting spotlit night game-drives may reveal hunting prides of lion or the elusive leopard and other nocturnal creatures Tranquil mokoro (dugout canoe) and boat excursions
Few memories can equal being poled through the channels of the delta in a mokoro or on a boat excursion. These activities are best from June to September. Exceptional birdwatching
Nxabega offers abundant bird-watching opportunities with 349 species recorded here. The area is rich in wetland species such as African jacana, malachite kingfisher and openbilled stork. You have an excellent chance of spotting Pel’s fishing owl – one of only three fishing owls in Africa – while enjoying a mokoro or boat excursion Fishing With myriad fish species including the finetoothed squeaker and African pike, fishing from Nxabega's powerboat is an enjoyable excursion. Photo's courtesy of ccAfrica. Fact sheet on Nxabega.............
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