South African Journeys

ABU CAMP
Getting to know the elephants is a rare and humbling experience. Meet each member of the herd, learn their history and begin to understand a little of what makes these grand, wise creatures what they are. Whether walking alongside them or seated in large padded saddles mounted behind experienced elephant-handlers and join a herd of the largest land mammals on earth, on a walk through the bush is to experience Africa from a completely different perspective. Abu Camp is situated in a private reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp has 6 luxurious tents (but sleeps a maximum of 10 guests at any one time), and is located under a shady canopy, overlooking scenic floodplains. Each raised tenet has its own interior design theme and en suite facilities with shower and bath. Activities include moring or afternoon safaris riding on or just walking with the elephants, as well as day and night game drives, and mokoro (dugout canoes) safaris.

SHINDE CAMP
Shinde is nestled on a lush palm dotted island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta The island is especially favored by members of the antelope family, including the elusive sitatunga whose elongated and splayed hooves enable it to walk on the unstable beds of reeds floating on the water. The camps well-equipped delta craft may take you on an excursion where you will see fascinating breeding colonies of herons, egrets, pelicans and storks. Your guide will arrange walks, show you insects, as well as a wide variety of bird life and game. Shinde's abundant wildlife and the silent waters of the Okavango combine to make your stay a rare and exciting experience. Accommodations are in nine large, twin-bedded safari style tents with windows. Private en-suite bathroom with hot and cold running water, a lavabo, shower, and flush toilet.

SAVUTI CAMP
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
Savuti Camp is situated in the southern part of the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in Northern Botswana. It is built along the Savuti Channel and can accommodate eight guests at a time. The Savuti Channel is a legendary wildlife region, best known for its large number of predators. Accommodation is in five large comfortable walk~in tents with en suite facilities. Each tent has its own bathroom with a shower, handbasin and flush toilet. There is a separate dining room and pub under reed and thatch, as well as a plunge pool. Three of the tented rooms have bathrooms inside the tents and two of the rooms have more open bathrooms with two of the best bathroom views in Africa.

NXABEGA SAFARI CAMP
Okavango Delta
Nxabega is known for its elegant accommodation with breathtaking views of the magnificent Okavango Delta. This intimate camp for a maximum of 18 guests 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. The Camp offers guided nature walks. Morning/evening game drives in open Land Rovers, boating and mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions Bird-watching is excellent 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.

LITTLE MOMBO
Little Mombo offers the exclusivity of a 'private' camp. Little Mombo is built on the same island as Mombo and is an extension of the main camp. It is connected to the main camp via the raised walkways which connect all the guest rooms and both camps. The rooms at Little Mombo are identical to the rooms at the Main Camp, and perhaps a bit more luxurious with a distinct African feel. Little Mombo has its own dining room, kitchen, lounge and swimming pool. It traverses the same area as Mombo and offers the same experience as the main camp.

MOMBO CAMP
Moremi Game Reserve
Hidden from the world within Botswana's Okavango Delta and situated just off the north-western tip of Chief’s Island, is the secret paradise of Mombo and Little Mombo. The Mombo and Little Mombo camps are situated deep within the Moremi Game Reserve on a scenic island. Giant umbrella thorns and Ilala palms dot the expansive plains to create a magnificent savannah landscape alongside the marshes and floodplains of the Delta. Accommodations at Mombo are in tented facilities with private en-suite toilet and shower facilities as well as electric lights. A separate dining area, lounge and pub raised onto teak decking and under thatch, overlook the floodplains. All rooms are raised off the ground offering great views. The rooms have a tented camp feel, but are luxuriously appointed.

KANANA CAMP
Kanana ’Setswana for 'paradise’ is a small intimate camp consisting of 8 tents built on stilts to insure a good view of the floodplains for all guests. The common facilities of the camps are also built up on stilts overlooking these floodplains. The area is an excellent walking and mokoro area. At left is a Ker & Downey staff member playing the Zwarawara, an ancient instrument, for guests at Kanana. By game viewing on foot and by mokoro, you do not have the noise of the vehicle and therefore will experience the bush in it's true form. You will be at one with nature without the intrusion of man. There will be just the sounds of the bush and your footfalls on the earth. The silence will help your ears to pick-up the previously unheard sounds of the bush usually hidden by the mechanical hum of the car. You are on their ground on their terms! Motorboat excursions to the Xo Lagoon is offered when the lagoon is in flood and game viewing in 4 x 4 vehicles is also available.

KWARO CAMP
Kwando
Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. It is a remote wilderness area in excess of 1700 square kilometers bordering the Moremi Reserve. Kwara is an abbreviated form of a Tswana expression meaning "where the pelicans feed". Deep pools, seasonally fed by subterranean springs, dry up more slowly than their more shallow counterparts but when they do, the concentration of fish causes a pelican feeding frenzy. Kwara shares a common boundary on the northern edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. The area is one of permanent Delta water, and this unspoiled pristine wilderness has a variety of habitats ranging from reed and papyrus-lined waterways to rolling grasslands and ancient forests. Kwara Camp accommodations are in 8 comfortably furnished guest tents The luxury safari-style tents are built on raised decks, within a grove of huge and ancient African Ebony trees. Resident Hippos will generally serenade you all year round from the water on the floodplain in front of Kwara Camp. Each tent has its own viewing deck, private en-suite facilities including hot and cold running showers, flush toilets and modern amenities .

KWANDO LAGOON CAMP
Lagoon Camp lies on the shady banks of the Kwando River among tall and ancient African Ebony and Marula trees. It is located in the 232,000 hectare private Kwando Reserve in the Linyanti area of northern Botswana between the Okavango and Chobe rivers Lagoon camp accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 comfortably appointed twin-bedded safari style tents. The tents have en-suite facilities, his and hers basins, flush toilet and a spacious outside shower. Each tent overlooks the lagoon in front of the camp. Hot water is propane-heated, ensuring a supply no matter what the weather or time of day. The tents feature extra long, extra thick mattresses for that extra peaceful sleep. Double beds can be made up upon request. Three meals per day are offered and all wines, alcoholic drinks, beverages and cool drinks are included. There is a small plunge pool for cooling off. Complimentary laundry services also provided.

KWANDO LEBALA CAMP
Lebala means wide open spaces in Setswana and the scenery is dominated by vast plains with scattered palms and tree clumps backed by wooded savannas. The eight spacious tents are unique and were designed by us specifically for this camp. Each one is built on a raised teak deck, laid out with maximum comfort and privacy in mind. The tents have an entrance foyer with a reading and writing area, en-suite bathrooms with Victorian clawfoot bathtubs, "his and hers" washbasins and flush toilets. The bathrooms lead out to a reed enclosed open-air shower with hot and cold running water, powered by LP gas for hot water on demand. Each secluded tent has its own sundeck, and is set back among the trees. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks across the vast plains, make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa.

JAO CAMP
Jao Reserve Okavango Delta
Jao Camp is situated in the Jao Reserve in the Okavango Delta. It is built in a private reserve bordering on Moremi Game Reserve, on a densely wooded, oval~shaped island. Jao can offer both land and water activities, depending on the levels of the Okavango's floodwater. The camp sleeps a maximum of 16 guests in unique and stunningly beautiful, luxury rooms. The whole of Jao is raised on wooden decks above the lush palms below and is beneath a dense canopy of ancient indigenous trees. Each room has thatched roofs with canvas walls. En suite facilities include a bath, flush toilet, basins, as well as an outdoor shower. The camp has a pool and an outdoor "kgotla" (Botswana's version of a boma) for dining under the stars. Raised walkways connect the rooms to the dining room and lounge.

JACK'S CAMP
Jack’s Camp offers you the opportunity to experience and explore the Kalahari and Makgadigadi National Park. The camp has permanent facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert. A visit to the area is essential for anyone interested in evolution and the origins and explanation of the Okavango Delta and the country of Botswana. It is a complete desert experience focusing on species unique to the area such as Gemsbok, Brown Hyena and Springbok, as well as geology, archaeology and anthropology of the Kalahari and Makgadgadi Pans. The camp is traditional East African 40's safari style arrangement, authentic, but comfortable and stylish. These tents are roomy, classic style with private bucket showers and flush loos, set into a palm grove thus creating an oasis of civilization in what can be the harshest of stark environments. Activities include wildlife game drives, walking/hiking, photography and birding.

CHOBE CHILWERO
Chobe Chilwero is located on the border of the Chobe National Park, just 5 minutes by road to Kasane and 1• hours from Victoria Falls. This ideal location provides superb access to the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and the Caprivi Strip. Accommodations at Chobe are in nine double and six twin luxury cottages, all of which are individually designed to blend in perfectly with the topography and natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Each luxury cottage has its own en-suite bathroom with a large sunken handcrafted bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden, “sala” or private balcony, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and air-conditioning. The main public area includes an elegant lounge and dining room, which are linked to spectacular outdoor viewing decks. The well-stocked wine cellar is temperature controlled and houses a large variety of the finest South African and European wines. Chilwero also boasts a swimming pool, library and curio shop. Activities at Chobe include game drives in Chobe National Park, birding, photography and arrangements can be made for walking /hiking and fishing excursions along with a sunset cruise on the river.

CHOBE GAME LODGE
The lodge offers every luxury and comfort for your sojourn in the wilds. The architecture is Moorish and graceful - high arches, barrel-vault ceilings and tiled floors create an atmosphere of spaciousness and tranquility. All 44 rooms are tastefully furnished; each room with hand crafted, Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings. "Love canopies" in hand-painted fabric have also been erected above all the 'extra-long' beds. The Chobe Game Lodge is the only Safari lodge located in the Chobe National Park. Game drives are conducted in open four-wheel-drive vehicles by Motswanan guides. The Chobe floodplain is renown for its concentration of buffalo, elephant and spectacular sunsets. A sunset cruise down the Chobe River is an experience that will always linger. Reflection on still water, the cry of fish eagles, elephant on open green plains, silence, a waning sunset - the true feeling of Africa.

CAMP OKAVANGO
Okavango Delta
Camp Okavango in is situated on remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience. Unashamed luxury blends with the Africa of yore in the elegant thatch and lethaka main building which houses a cocktail bar, lounge and dining room, while the expansive open air patio caters for al fresco meals and evenings around a blazing fire. Camp Okavango accommodates 24 guests in intimate exclusivity in East African style safari tents individually sited on raised teak platforms with en-suite ablution facilities and a private sundeck. Each tent is exquisitely furnished with a Rhodesian Teak wardrobe, luggage rack, dressing table, bedside pedestals and traditional directors chairs, colorful woven rugs and designer linens.

CAMP MOREMI
Okavango Delta
Camp Moremi's East africansafari style tents are very comfortable with en-suite bathroom facilities. the main facility, constructed out of thatch and indigenous timbers, is shaded by ancient trees of the delta, and offers exquisite vistas of the lagoon. The main lounge, dining room and cocktail bar, is cooled by the punkah-punkah fans. Game viewing is conducted in open 4-wheel drive vehicles with resident naturalists.