Where is the Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta in north-west Botswana is the world’s largest inland delta. Covering a large swathe of the Kalahari Desert, this is a vast and varied ecosystem that provides a sanctuary for some of the world’s rarest birds and wildlife.

How big is the Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta is dynamic, and constantly changing with the seasonal rains. It occupies an area of between 6,000 and 15,000 square kilometres, the channels rivers flowing into the semi-desert Kalahari to create a safari experience quite like anywhere else on earth.

What is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta?

Chitabe in Botswana is ready to welcome you all year round. While each season brings a unique appeal, wildlife numbers are concentrated between July and October. These drier months also allow for seasonal walking opportunities.

What should I wear on safari in Botswana?

Khaki, green and beige are essential neutral colours for a safari in the bush, particularly if you would like to take a walk on the wild side. Also be sure to pack a long-sleeved shirt, mosquito repellent, sunglasses, and some good sunscreen. Don’t forget your camera and spare memory card for some epic safari shots.

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Discover Wilderness Chitabe and its prolific wildlife, for an out-of-this-world safari experience.

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DESTINATIONS

Wilderness Chitabe

Timeless, wild, unrivalled.

For nearly three decades, Wilderness Chitabe has earned a reputation as one of the Okavango Delta’s most extraordinary safari destinations. Set on a wildlife-rich peninsula, its diverse landscapes and mosaic of habitats draw an unparalleled abundance of game year-round. But beyond the remarkable sightings, Chitabe is a place where guests feel at home – a camp shaped by a team whose deep-rooted connection creates a rare and timeless magic.

As we step into the future, this legendary camp is evolving. Reopening mid-2025, Wilderness Chitabe will feature a fresh, sustainable design, preserving the essence of what makes it so special, with enhanced style and comfort.

BOTSWANA

Chitabe moments

Renowned as a predator hotspot, Botswana’s Chitabe is ideally located on private conservation land, bordered on the north by the famed Moremi Game Reserve. Here a mosaic of habitats supports outstanding wildlife numbers and biodiversity, and some of the most thrilling predator-prey sightings on Earth.

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Wilderness Chitabe Botswana Game Drive Lions with Kill

Chitabe moments

Renowned as a predator hotspot, Botswana’s Chitabe is ideally located on private conservation land, bordered on the north by the famed Moremi Game Reserve. Here a mosaic of habitats supports outstanding wildlife numbers and biodiversity, and some of the most thrilling predator-prey sightings on Earth.

Accommodation

Chitabe’s eight new tents have been thoughtfully placed to minimise impact, built on a steel framework with minimal ground contact. Enhancing the longevity of the camp while preserving the delicate ecosystem. Inspired by the natural surrounds, organic materials like wood, leather, and wool are paired with a muted base colour palate, with pops of warm rich colours throughout the interiors.

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Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the safari spirit with beautiful bush picnics in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Celebrate a magical evening in Africa with a traditional barbeque highlighting local cuisine. Wake up to a tasty breakfast with one of the best views in the world. Every day brings something special at Chitabe.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Chitabe

Arrive as a stranger but leave as a friend at Wilderness Chitabe. Here the personalised touch and stunning individually styled tented suites are enhanced by the owners' particular interest in wild dogs and photography. Let us share our passion for the Okavango Delta with you.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

Area

Activities

Supporting conservation

By staying at Chitabe, you directly impact the wild animals that call the Okavango Delta home. That’s because Chitabe supports Wild Entrust Africa, the umbrella organisation for all large predator conservation research in Botswana. Your stay also benefits our local employees with life-enriching school education donations and generous profit-shares.

Gym

Maintain your step count while on safari.

Pool

Enjoy a sundowner by the pool.

Wi-Fi

Stay in touch with those you love.

Solar

Chitabe is 100% solar powered.

Store

Take home a locally crafted keepsake.

Where Kalahari and Delta meet

Chitabe is located across the Gomoti Channel from the famed Moremi Game Reserve. The permanent water from the channels forming its eastern and western boundaries ensure a compact concentration of thrilling game-viewing year round. The large prey densities make Chitabe a stronghold for African wild dogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a smorgasbord of prey.

Purpose

Supporting conservation

By staying at Chitabe, you directly impact the wild animals that call the Okavango Delta home. That’s because Chitabe supports Wild Entrust Africa, the umbrella organisation for all large predator conservation research in Botswana. Your stay also benefits our local employees with life-enriching school education donations and generous profit-shares.

Facilities

Gym

Maintain your step count while on safari.

Pool

Enjoy a sundowner by the pool.

Wi-Fi

Stay in touch with those you love.

Solar

Chitabe is 100% solar powered.

Store

Take home a locally crafted keepsake.

Wildlife

Area

Where Kalahari and Delta meet

Chitabe is located across the Gomoti Channel from the famed Moremi Game Reserve. The permanent water from the channels forming its eastern and western boundaries ensure a compact concentration of thrilling game-viewing year round. The large prey densities make Chitabe a stronghold for African wild dogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a smorgasbord of prey.

Activities

EXPERIENCES

Chitabe experiences

Feel the steady beat of adrenaline as you watch a lioness stalking, almost invisible in the tawny winter grass. Listen to the greeting growls and squeals of wild dogs. Walk seasonally to view life along and in the Gomoti Channel. As you slip off to dreamland, spy an elephant feeding outside your window in the moonlight. This is Chitabe.

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Birding

Birding with a knowledgeable Wilderness guide is spectacular across all our regions, with 930 different species for twitchers to tick.

Birding

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Helicopter safari

Soar above the lush and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Okavango Delta on a breath-taking helicopter safari.

Helicopter Safari

Botswana

Guided walking safaris

Slow down and pay attention to the smaller details of the safari experience on a walking safari with our professional guides.

Guided Walking Safaris

Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Private safari

Create treasured memories with family and friends on an exclusive private safari across Africa’s most iconic destinations.

Private Safari

Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia

Wilderness Experiences Night Drive Wildlife Leopard

Night game drives

A jackal’s cry. A lion’s roar. The gentle rumble of elephants. The bush comes alive at night, awakening all senses.

Night Game Drives

Botswana, Rwanda, Zambia

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Explore camps in the Okavango Delta

Chitabe covers 22,000 hectares of pristine Okavango Delta wilderness, home to some of the best wildlife sightings on Earth. Here Botswana’s seasonal Gomoti River brings an ebb and flow of ever-changing wildlife to the camp and the floodplains that surround it.

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Chitabe

Standard Season

From USD 1,660 per person, per night

Premium Season

From USD 3,290 per person, per night

TRAVEL WITH US

A journey to the Delta

Botswana is the birthplace of Wilderness. Today we operate 21 camps in three different regions. Journey to one or all three areas for breath-taking and unique land and water-based game viewing. Start planning your next African adventure.

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Chitabe awards

Camp awards

With a co-owner that’s already a critically acclaimed international photographer, it should come as no surprise that Chitabe has also scooped its fair share of awards.  

Tripadvisor

Certificate of Excellence 2019

African Responsible Tourism 2017

Readers Choice Award

GUEST EXPERIENCES

Testimonials from fellow safari-goers

With a perfect 5 star rating from 228 reviews, guests consistently praise Chitabe's exceptional wildlife viewing, dedicated guides, and luxurious accommodations. Read what fellow safari-goers have to say about their unforgettable experiences at Wilderness Chitabe. Read more reviews on TripAdvisor.

Impeccable attention on the Okavango Delta

"Another rich safari experience provided by Wilderness Safaris. We came to Chitabe from a sister camp in Zimbabwe (Linkwasha) and spent 3 nights here as well. Chitabe in Botswana is a good complement to the dry climes of the eastern camps because it usually has more winter rainfall and the Okavango Delta provides a completely different and wetter safari experience. We saw all the big beasts here too with the added bonus of leopards, cheetahs and the endangered wild dog. Our guide Ibs has a well earned reputation for his instinctive and uncanny knowledge of the area and its animal inhabitants. He and camp manager Mass were warm and resourceful hosts."

Charles P | USA

★★★★★

Incredible camp

"Our 3 night stay at Chitabe at the end of our 4 camp & 12 night safari in Botswana was truly awesome. From our arrival & greeting at the airstrip to our bush helicopter transfer back to Maun, the service & friendliness of this camp was exceptional. Goodman our guide is one of the best guides we have ever had & was both informative & entertaining. He listened & understood what we wanted & delivered accordingly. The wild dog & leopard encounters were the best we’ve ever had on our 7 safari trips to Africa. Game viewing at this camp was simply superb. The camp itself is very special with a brilliant atmosphere created by the likes of Mass, Lets & Mama Jo & all the other camp staff. Food was excellent & newly renovated tent 8 almost too luxurious! We were looked after incredibly well throughout our stay. We are determined to return one day. Thank you Chitabe"

Chris G

★★★★★

The best safari ever

"Chitabe offers incredible sightings. A wild dogs den and a spotted hyena den are close to it. You can see a big pack of wild dogs and their puppies interacting as well as the adults hunting. Also lots of lions, leopards + elephants, zebras, antelopes, etc… The camp is very welcoming, as are the Wilderness camps generally. Staff is great, guiding is great. Wilderness supports the local communities which is great. Tents are very comfortable. You might share the car and then eat together with your fellow travellers if you like. We had tent 3 which was great. Would gladly return."

S Roukline | UK

★★★★★

SIMILAR CAMPS

Similar camps we think you'll love

If spectacular settings, highly photogenic landscapes, and close-up wildlife encounters are what inspire you to travel, then look no further than Chitabe in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. But should you wish to wander further, here are three more Wilderness camps worth exploring.

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Qorokwe

Spectacularly positioned, elegant Wilderness Qorokwe blends seamlessly into its vast, wildlife-rich corner of the Delta.

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Little Makalolo

A safari camp with a strong legacy, Little Makalolo promises a magnificent experience in a diverse and wild corner of Hwange.

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Savuti

The Savuti Channel flows right past this camp, ensuring an exceptional safari with great land and water-based game-viewing.

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Little Vumbura

Set on its own island, Little Vumbura in Botswana epitomises the classic Okavango Delta safari experience.

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Chitabe featured stories

Many who come to Wilderness Chitabe think twice about sharing their adventures, content to just keep this special piece of Africa all to themselves. We think her majestic beauty and abundant wildlife experiences are simply too good not to share. Here are her stories.

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