Wilderness Pelo

Magical Pelo Camp by night.

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Wilderness Pelo

The camp’s five spacious and elegant canvas tents are comfortable and rustic.

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Wilderness Pelo

A wonder in blue – the camp invites the exploration of its sinuous channels by mokoro.

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Wilderness Pelo

The camp’s raised lookout deck offers front-row seats to a magnificent water wonderland.

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Wilderness Pelo

An aerial view of Pelo's water-filled wonderland.

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Wilderness Pelo

Each completely private en-suite tent has a covered front veranda with spectacular views over the Delta.

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Wilderness Pelo

A mokoro excursion gets you eye-level with the surroundings.

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Wilderness Pelo

Pelo's name mean's 'heart' in Setswana, after its setting on a heart-shaped island.

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Wilderness Pelo

The camp’s tented dining and lounge area is set in the cool shade of wild date palms, jackalberry, and magnificent Natal mahogany trees.

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Wilderness Pelo

Shaded by a thick canopy of trees, this intimate Okavango Delta safari camp is surrounded by a fluid ‘garden’ of clear-blue channels.

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Wilderness Pelo

The sheltered boma invites fireside conversation.

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Wilderness Pelo

Tiny reed frogs are regularly seen,

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Wilderness Pelo

A serene mokoro ride at sunset.

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Wilderness Pelo

An elephant herd wanders through a channel near camp.

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Wilderness Pelo

Semi-aquatic red lechwe easily negotiate the channels.

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Wilderness Pelo

Did you know? Once a waterlily has been pollinated, the bloom’s work is done, and it is withdrawn below the surface to develop into a submerged, spongy seedpod, which is then released to drift with the current.

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Wilderness Pelo

African jacanas are also known as lilytrotters - for good reason.

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Wilderness Pelo

A malachite kingfisher on the lookout.

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Wilderness Pelo

Submerged crocodile on a sand bank visible in the crystal-clear waters.

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Wilderness Pelo

Pied kingfisher on the lookout for a meal.

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Wilderness Pelo

Squacco herons are stocky, with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back

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Wilderness Pelo

Lechwe have specifically adapted hooves to be able to move easily through aquatic environments.

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Wilderness Pelo

The saddle-billed stork is an enormous wading bird that can attain a height up to 150 cm (4 ft. 11 in.), and a wingspan as much as 2.7 m (almost 9 ft.).

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Wilderness Pelo

A wetland paradise perfect for hippo.

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Wilderness Pelo

A herd of lechwe in a Delta lagoon.

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Wilderness Pelo

Exploring the channels by mokoro.

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Wilderness Pelo

The camp is located deep in the heart of the Delta.

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Wilderness Pelo

Family style dining overlooking the lagoon.

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Wilderness Pelo

Outdoor dining area under a canopy of trees.

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Wilderness Pelo

Relax in the pool and enjoy the sunset.

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Wilderness Pelo

Fresh and delicious brunches served on the viewing deck.

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Wilderness Pelo

Each tent has a private lantern-lit deck.

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Wilderness Pelo

Enjoy the view from the outdoor bucket shower.

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Wilderness Pelo

All guest tents are en-suite.

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Wilderness Pelo

Facilities in the en-suite bathroom include a copper vanity.

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Wilderness Pelo

Brunch is served with your toes in the warm, clear Delta waters.

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