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 |