WILDERNESS Chitabe is an exclusive tented lodge located in the game-rich Chitabe Concession in the southern Okavango Delta

The Chitabe Concession is superb for big game sightings, including all the major predators. Whilst the area does get partially flooded each year, water activities are not offered so this is a camp very much focused on traditional game drives. Night drives can be productive too. Wilderness Chitabe is extremely comfortable without being opulent. The tents are spacious and overlook an open ‘vlei’ where game is often seen. Set on high platforms, some of the tents almost have a ‘tree-house’ feel.

The hospitality in camp is very personal and the camp has a warm and social atmosphere with extensive central areas. The guiding is excellent too. We think Chitabe is a great option for anyone looking for fantastic big game and a very comfortable experience, without paying for the very top end luxury options. However, the price tag may still put some travellers off, especially in high season from June to October.

ACCOMMODATION

Wilderness Chitabe has eight spacious tented rooms catering for up to 16 guests. All the tents are raised on wooden decks and are accessed by raised wooden walkways. They have a framed door leading out to a furnished verandah…

AREAS & ACTIVITIES

The Chitabe Concession is located in the south eastern region of the Okavango Delta bordering the famous Moremi Game Reserve. The Moremi is often considered one of the most beautiful game reserves…

Families

Wilderness Chitabe caters for children from six years of age, however unlike its sister camp Chitabe Lediba, it does not have any family tents. The camp is very focused on game viewing and game drives are the main activity…

Conservation & community

Wilderness Safaris established the Children in the Wilderness programme (CITW) focusing on the children from villages close to the remote areas in which they operate, educating them in environmental awareness…

Location Chitabe Concession, south-eastern Okavango
Access Charter flight or shared air transfer into Chitabe airstrip
Open All year
Pricing £££££
Camp Style Tented lodge
Focus Big game
Children 6 years +
Activities Game drives (day and night) / Guided walks
Vehicles Open
Maximum Guests on Vehicle 6 – 7
Private Vehicle Options Yes
Off-road Driving Yes
Number of Rooms 8 tents
Family Accommodation Triples possible
Bathroom Flush toilet / Plumbed basin / Indoor and outdoor plumbed showers
Power for charging In room
Lighting Solar
Hairdryer Not possible
Heating/Cooling Ceiling fan
Room Safe Yes
Laundry Service Complimentary
Communication in room Horn
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Reception No
Swimming Main pool
Wellness No
Dining Style Communal
Drinks Included House drinks
Credit Cards Visa and Mastercard