Okavango
Explorers Camp

Okavango Explorers Camp is in the southwest of Selinda Reserve, northern Botswana. It sits where the Selinda Spillway meets the upper Okavango Delta, combining two key ecosystems. The area hosts high concentrations of wildlife. Lions, leopards, and African wild dogs hunt here regularly. Giraffes, buffalo, and rare antelopes like roan, sable, and eland are often seen. During the peak dry season, over 9,000 elephants move through the spillway. Birdlife is abundant, with both resident and migratory species along the floodplains and waterways.

Okavango Explorers Camp reflects a classic 1920s safari style. Canvas tents on raised platforms feature campaign-style furniture and private verandas. The central area is an open-plan marquee with dining and lounge spaces. Safari activities include early morning and late afternoon game drives, guided walks, canoeing when water levels allow, and seasonal catch-and-release fishing. The camp suits individual travelers, couples, families, or groups seeking exclusive use.

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Wildlife

Regular sightings of leopard, lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, zebra, and giraffe.
Rare species include African wild dog, roan antelope, and sable antelope.
The famous Selinda lion pride featured in National Geographic’s Birth of a Pride.
Zibadianja Lagoon attracts hippos and large herds of buffalo and elephants in the dry season.
Over 200 bird species recorded, including African skimmers and black egrets.

Game Drives

Game Drives take place in the early morning and late afternoons.
Conducted in custom-designed Toyota Land Cruisers, adapted for floodplain terrain.
Vehicles equipped with fridges for refreshments and photographic equipment.
Guides customise itineraries based on guest interests and wildlife activity.
Night drives offer chances to see nocturnal mammals and predators.

Activities & facilities

Game drives
Guided walking safaris
Canoeing
Birdwatching
Campfire
Photography
Open-plan dining and lounge area
Raised central area
Indoor & outdoor dinning

Highlights

Positioned where the Selinda Spillway meets the upper Okavango Delta, combining two key ecosystems.
Prime predator habitat with lions, leopards, and African wild dogs.
Classic Explorer-style camp with canvas tents, campaign furniture, and a central open-plan marquee.
Six safari tents with campaign-style furniture, slightly raised, each with a private veranda overlooking the floodplains.
Remote, private location offering exclusive wildlife experiences.
Early morning and late afternoon game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and seasonal fishing.

Location

Okavango Explorers Camp is located in the southwest Selinda Reserve, northern Botswana, at the junction of the Selinda Spillway and upper Okavango Delta
Remote location with high wildlife concentrations and prolific birdlife

Getting There

The best way to get to Okavango Explorers Camp is to fly from Johannesburg to Maun or Kasane, followed by a flight via light aircraft to the Selinda airstrip.
Flight time from Johannesburg to Maun/Kasane: 1 hour 50 minutes.
Flight time from Maun to Selinda airstrip: 45 minutes.
Flight time from Kasane to Selinda airstrip: 55 minutes.
Inter-camp air transfer options are also available.

Special Offers

Enjoy one free night with our ‘Pay 3 Stay 4’ offer.
Enjoy two free nights with our ‘Pay 6 Stay 8’ offer, combining 2 camps in a 4-night stay each.
Honeymoon: Enjoy 25% off accommodation (within 6 months post wedding date only).
Renew your Vows : Enjoy 25% off accommodation (celebrating a 40th, or greater, wedding anniversary).
Special offers are valid 11 January – 14 June & 01 October – 19 December.

Child Policy

Okavango Explorers Camp welcomes children from 6 years and older.
Child rates are applicable for up to one child 15 and younger sharing with one adults in a tent.
Children 06 – 15 years pay 50% of the adult rate sharing with two adults in a suite.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included: Wildlife viewing activities, all meals, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (including premium brand spirits and champagne), return airstrip transfers and laundry services.
The return scheduled seat in plane air transfers from Maun and/or Kasane Airports, Great Plains properties and camp in the greater Okavango Delta and Linyanti/Savuti regions, are included in the nightly rate – subject to a minimum 2-night stay.
Excluded: Conservation levy and spa treatments.

Rates

Rates are displayed in US dollars (USD).
The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
Rates are charged per person, per night.
Single supplement of 50% applicable.
In high and low season, a single supplement will apply from the 2nd single room.
Rates displayed are valid until 10 January 2027.

Seasons

Peak season: 15 June – 31 October & 20 December – 10 January
High season: 01 April – 14 June & 01 November – 19 December
Low season: 11 January – 31 March

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Safari Tents

Each tent is slightly raised above ground and features campaign-style furniture and a private veranda with uninterrupted views of floodplains. Tents have Read more twin or double beds and en-suite bathrooms with showers, washbasins, and flush toilets. Additionally tents are light-colored canvas with mosquito nets, fans, electrical lights, and charging facilities. Read Less