Okuti Camp is located in the northern section of the game rich Moremi Game Reserve, overlooking the permanent waterways of the Okavango Delta.
Okuti is a very comfortable and well run lodge (though called ‘camp’ it has the infrastructure of a lodge), with friendly staff and a good ambience. With just 7 unique and very spacious rooms, Okuti is an intimate and exclusive lodge, though it is worth noting that the Moremi Game Reserve is not as exclusive as the surrounding private concession areas, so you do see a few other vehicles on game drives. The game viewing in the area around Okuti is fantastic and there is a policy of maximum 4 guests on a vehicle for game drives which is great. Boat cruises are also superb, with extensive lagoons and waterways to explore. Being in the reserve also means more restrictions on activities (night drives, walks and fishing are not permitted) and the deep water around the lodge is not suitable for mekoro excursions. We therefore usually suggest combining Okuti with a second camp in the Okavango that can offer these activities. In a part of Africa that is generally very expensive, Okuti represents extremely good value for money when you consider the great location for game viewing and the quality of the camp.
ACCOMMODATION
Okuti accommodates a maximum of 18 guests in seven unique rooms which are loosely designed on traditional bushman shelters or ‘Masasas’. The spacious, dome shaped rooms are built onto raised plinths and have high ceilings with a …
AREAS & ACTIVITIES
The big game viewing in the Moremi Game Reserve is some of the best in Africa, with all the major species present (though rhino very hard to find) and excellent predator concentrations. Cheetah and wild dog are regularly seen, as are lion and leopard…
Families
Okuti accepts children seven years and upwards and has two fantastic family rooms which are spacious and include a second bedroom internally linked to the main bedroom. Specialist guides can be hired through Ker and Downey’s…
Conservation & community
Ker & Downey Botswana, owners of Okuti, supports Maun-based NGO Bana Ba Letsatsi (Children of the Sun) which assists northern Botswana’s orphaned and vulnerable children by providing them with food, clothing, education and…
Location | Moremi Game Reserve |
Access | Charter flight, shared air transfer into Xakanaxa airstrip or self-drive |
Open | March to early January |
Pricing | £££££ |
Camp Style | Tented lodge |
Focus | Big game / Delta Experience by boat only |
Children | 7 years + |
Activities | Game drives / Boat excursions |
Vehicles | Open |
Maximum Guests on Vehicle | 4 |
Private Vehicle Options | Yes |
Off-road Driving | No |
Number of Rooms | 7 rooms (including 2 family rooms) |
Family Accommodation | 2 two bedroomed family rooms |
Bathroom | Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Plumbed shower |
Power for charging | In room |
Lighting | Electric |
Hairdryer | In room |
Heating/Cooling | Standing fan and ceiling fan |
Room Safe | Yes |
Laundry Service | Complimentary |
Communication in room | Horn |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Mobile Reception | No |
Swimming | Communal pool |
Wellness | No |
Dining Style | Communal |
Drinks Included | House drinks |
Credit Cards | Visa and Mastercard |