€870,00
Located in the centre of the Jao Concession, Kwetsani is situated on an elongated island covered with palm, mangosteen and fig trees. The surrounding floodplains are home to a number of “Delta specials” - species that are found in few other places on Earth. Some of these may even be seen from the privacy of one of the five luxurious “tree-house” chalets, beautifully furnished en-suite units each comprising a bedroom and lounge, and made of canvas, wood and glass.
Kwetsani’s extremely remote location gives access to both water and dry land areas, allowing guests to see all aspects of the Delta’s makeup. As a camp dedicated to the sustainability of conservation and community, Kwetsani is intimately involved in projects that support these principles.
The fully inclusive rates are not just about the level of accommodation or the thread count of the linen. They encompass elements that cannot be counted or measured, such as exclusive access to vast tracts of Africa’s best wildlife areas, creating a unique sense of seclusion, comfort, privacy and space. In turn, your presence helps in the conservation of all these iconic areas. Our dedicated team look forward to designing a journey that suits your budget and bucket list desires.
Collections: Luxury Camps in Botswana, Okavango Delta
Enjoy a spot of game-viewing from the privacy of one of the 5 luxurious “tree-house” chalets, beautifully furnished en-suite units each comprising a bedroom and lounge, and made of canvas, wood and glass.
Each room also has: • Mosquito Net • Electronic Safe • Lounge Area • Exercise Mat • Ceiling Fans • Bathrobes • Slippers • Liquid Soap • Body Wash • Shampoo & Conditioner • Body Lotion • Room Spray • Insect Repellent • Insect Spray • Shower Caps • Vanity Kit • Sewing kit • Laundry Bag • Umbrella
During winter months hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided.
The raised dining room, lounge and bar area, from where sweeping vistas of the surrounding floodplains stretch to the horizon, often catches the gentle breeze blowing across the waving reeds. A plunge pool with loungers is just right for those sunny afternoon siestas.
In summer months, activities tend more towards game drives, whereas in the winter months, mainly water-based activities are offered.
• Game drives are carried out in 10-seater open, 4x4 Land Rovers, each accommodating a maximum of 7 guests, allowing each guest an outside seat. In times of high water guests are transferred by boat to game drive areas
• Night drives are carried out in summer months with a spotlight (when the water level is high, night drives are not possible)
• Water-based activities in 8 and 12-seater boats (water levels permitting) and in 2-seater mokoros. In summer, guests are driven to the water to go on a mokoro trip
• Guided nature walks on request and seasonal as well as subject to the discretion of the Camp Manager
• Fishing on a catch-and-release basis (fishing is prohibited in Botswana in January and February for fish breeding purposes). The camp has a small stock of basic rods and reels but fly fishing equipment is to be supplied by guest if required
• Birding is outstanding at Kwetsani Camp and it is an internationally recognised Important Bird Area (IBA). With both water and land activities, opportunities to grow your list are excellent. Wattled cranes, slaty egrets, rosy-throated longclaws, Pel’s fishing-owls and African skimmers are some of the ‘specials,’ while more common coppery-tailed coucals and pygmy goose are also seen
• Scenic helicopter flights, offering a birds-eye view of the ecosystem and an insight into its formation, are also available and range from 30 to 60 minutes. This is an optional activity at additional costs which can be settled directly in camp
The camp also offers their guests bean bags to steady their camera while on a game activity. Hot water bottles (during winter months and on early morning game drives only), blankets and lined ponchos are also provided on game drives.
Kwetsani is set in the most densely populated wetland area for red lechwe and even sitatunga antelope, and hippo and crocodile are regularly seen. In the dry season tsessebe, elephant, wildebeest and zebra are prevalent, with lion, cheetah and leopard often sighted. Nocturnal animals like porcupine, aardwolf, serval, large spotted genet and lesser bushbaby can be observed on night drives (water levels permitting).
Many bird species are resident, such as large concentrations of wattle crane as well as slaty egret, rosy-throated longclaw and African skimmer.
• Situated in the very heart of the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, the 60,000 hectare (150,000 acre) Jao Concession embodies all the magic and mystique of Botswana with vegetation that varies from permanent swamps to dry land
• Kwetsani’s extremely remote location gives access to both water and dry land areas, allowing guests to see all aspects of the Delta’s makeup
• Rates from €870 to €1,450 per person, per night, sharing
• Peak season June - October
• 5 luxurious “tree-house” chalets
• Children 6 years and older are welcome at Kwetsani Camp. For families travelling with children between 6 and 12 years, private activities need to be booked and paid for additionally. Children between 6 and 16 years must share with an adult/s in the same room. The minimum age for walking and mokoro activities is 13 years while the minimum age for boating activities is 6 years (water levels permitting)
• Game drives and water-based activities (water levels permitting)
• No Wi-Fi access allowing guests to be fully emerged in their surroundings
• Ceiling fans are used to keep a breeze flowing in the guest tents
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