Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, laundry & return airstrip transfers
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: mokoro excursions, boating (subject to water level) & walking (subject to guide availability) & game drives when water level permits.
Pelo means heart - a fitting name as from the air this island is heart shaped and it is situated as deep into the heart of the delta as is possible. The camp is completely eco-friendly and is ideal for the adventurous traveller wanting a classic, traditional Okavango Delta experience.
The camp’s main area consists of a dining area, lounge and bar with an extended deck overlooking the floodplains beyond. Small and intimate, the five spacious guest tents have en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor shower and private decks with views out onto the delta.
As the camp is located on a small island surrounded by permanent water, activities focus on mokoro (traditional canoe) excursions, walking (please request in advance to ensure a walking guide is allocated to you) and boating (subject to water levels).
Pelo Camp is set in one of the best areas to see the rare sitatunga and red lechwe antelopes. Wildlife concentrations in this part of the Okavango Delta depend on the water flow and change from season to season. Birdlife is abundant; enthusiasts have a chance of spotting Pel's fishing-owl as well as African and lesser jacanas and a host of other Okavango specials such as slaty egret, African pygmy-goose and western banded snake-eagle.
Transfer time: Vehicle/Boat 45 - 70 Minutes (Water level dependant)
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Pelo Camp Main Area
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Pelo Camp Island
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Pelo Camp Island
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Pelo Camp Bar
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Pelo Camp Dining
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Pelo Camp Dining
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Pelo Camp Dining Room
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Pelo Camp Lounge
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Pelo Camp Lounge
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Pelo Camp Pool
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Pelo Camp Pool
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Pelo Camp Fireplace
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Pelo Camp Boma
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Pelo Camp Boma
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Pelo Camp Staff
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Pelo Camp Room
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Game Drive
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Boating
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Boating
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Mokoro
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Mokoro
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Mokoro
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Wildlife
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Shaded beneath a canopy of palms and riverine trees, Pelo’s five traditionally styled meru tents offer an intimate and authentic Delta retreat. Each spacious canvas tent features an en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower and a private covered veranda with uninterrupted views across the surrounding floodplains and crystal-clear channels.
Designed to blend seamlessly into the natural environment, the tents provide a simple yet comfortable sanctuary, allowing guests to remain closely connected to the sights and sounds of the Okavango. Elevated wooden walkways link the tents to the main area, enhancing privacy while maintaining the camp’s relaxed, low-impact feel.
With only five tents, Pelo is ideal for exclusive-use bookings, small groups or families seeking a secluded and immersive Okavango Delta safari experience.
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| CONTACT | 2676863777 |
Reservation/Bookings |
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| reservations@jaocollection.com | |
| TELEPHONE | 2676863777 |
| WEBSITE | https://jaoreserve.com/pelo-camp/ |
Marketing |
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| CONTACT | Ryan Kays |
| ryan@jaoreserve.com | |
| TELEPHONE | 26772812167 |
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