Chitabe is situated on one of the most beautiful
islands in the Okavango Delta, surrounded by ancient
ebony, leadwood and sausage trees.
Location
Chitabe (pronounced Chitaabee) is located in
a 28000 hectare photographic reserve
alongside the
Moremi Game Reserve. The camp itself is
situated on one of the most beautiful
islands in the Okavango Delta. The reserve's
boundary in the east is the Gomoti Channel
and the Santantadibe River in the west. The
area is made up of a superb variety of
habitats, which include waterways and
marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodland,
riverine areas, open grasslands and
seasonally flooded plains.
Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives,
Safari, Walking /Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing,
Birding, Permanent Tented Camp
Attractions
Chitabe has been operational since 1997, has
developed an outstanding reputation and has
the classic Okavango scenery. Elephant,
Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog
are among the major game attractions of the
area. You could also see Zebra, Reedbuck,
Red Lechwe, Sitatunga and Sable, Roan and
Impala. The variety of woodland habitats
around Chitabe support good population of
Buffalo and Elephant.
A secluded hide in front of the camp offers
you a relaxing spot to view
the wildlife at your leisure. A portion of
the accommodation charges from each guest
goes towards a wild dog conservation fund
which Chitabe has established. Dr Tico
McNutt began the wild dog research project
in 1989, with a study area of about 3000
square kilometres. About 160 wild dogs in
ten to twelve packs inhabit this region.
Chitabe is part of this study area.
Facilities
Chitabe offers eight luxurious, twin~bedded,
East African style tents, built on elevated
wooden decks under a lush canopy of
indigenous trees. Each luxury tent has en
suite facilities with hot and cold running
water. A separate thatched dining room, pub,
lounge and pool area is linked by raised
walkways. The raised decks offer superb
views over the open floodplain in front of
the camp.
Additional Information
Chitabe offers you game walks and day and
night drives in open 4x4 vehicles, as well
as mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursions on the
scenic waterways of the
Okavango Delta. Combine these activities
with the diversity of habitat and Chitabe is
the ideal ``all in one camp`` in the
Okavango.
