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Tall, graceful palm trees mark the location of Wilderness Pelo, while the island’s distinctive shape is instantly recognisable from the air. ‘Pelo’ is the local word for heart, and guests instantly fall in love with this tiny, tranquil island hideaway.

One of the smaller camps in Botswana, Wilderness Pelo has five tents with private verandas and magnificent vistas of the surrounding Okavango. The emphasis at Wilderness Pelo is on mokoro excursions – a smooth, silent way to connect both with the finer details of the Okavango Delta and the rich heritage of the people of this region.

INSIDER'S TIP: Watch the comings and goings of wildlife from the comfort of the camp and by mokoro – hippos, lechwe and sitatunga among many other water-loving creatures.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Magical Pelo Camp by night.

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

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

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen The camp’s raised lookout deck offers front-row seats to a magnificent water wonderland.

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

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

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen A mokoro excursion gets you eye-level with the surroundings.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Pelo's name mean's 'heart' in Setswana, after its setting on a heart-shaped island.

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.

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.

Wilderness Pelo The sheltered boma invites fireside conversation.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Tiny reed frogs are regularly seen,

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen A serene mokoro ride at sunset.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen An elephant herd wanders through a channel near camp.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Semi-aquatic red lechwe easily negotiate the channels.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: C.Culbert 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 Once a waterlily has been pollinated, the bloom’s work is done, and it is withdrawn below the surface to develop into a submerged, spongy seedpod, which is then released to drift with the current.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: C.Culbert African jacanas are also known as lilytrotters - for good reason.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen A malachite kingfisher on the lookout.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Submerged crocodile on a sand bank visible in the crystal-clear waters.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Pied kingfisher on the lookout for a meal.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Squacco herons are stocky, with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Lechwe have specifically adapted hooves to be able to move easily through aquatic environments.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen 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.).

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen A wetland paradise perfect for hippo.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen A herd of lechwe in a Delta lagoon.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Exploring the channels by mokoro.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen The camp is located deep in the heart of the Delta.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Family style dining overlooking the lagoon.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Outdoor dining area under a canopy of trees.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Relax in the pool and enjoy the sunset.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Fresh and delicious brunches served on the viewing deck.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Each tent has a private lantern-lit deck.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Enjoy the view from the outdoor bucket shower.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen All guest tents are en-suite.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Facilities in the en-suite bathroom include a copper vanity.

Wilderness Pelo Credit: Dana Allen Brunch is served with your toes in the warm, clear Delta waters.

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