Flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Maun, Charterflight - into the Okavango Delta - &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp.
&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located in a 25 00 hectare (61 775 acre) exclusive wildlife concession on the edge of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. Ideally positioned to explore the magnificence of the Okavango, the camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation, which boasts breath-taking views of the ever-changing Delta.
Game viewing in the Okavango Delta is remote and secluded, with very few vehicles sharing the private concession. Sensitive off-road driving practices allow our guests to get up close to the area’s exceptional wildlife. Afternoon drives continue after night, allowing for an opportunity to see the many animals that are more active at night, including leopard and serval. Lion frequently hunt at night and there is always a chance of coming upon them feeding on a kill.
After an early morning activity and a light breakfast, before you will leave for the Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp. Another 2 days of Game drives, bush walks, scenic helicopter flights (optional) and horseback safaris (optional) allow you to explore this beautiful area from different perspectives. Exceptional wildlife, including elephant, large buffalo herds, tsessebe, hippo, lion, leopard, African wild dog and roan antelope. Remarkable bird-watching with 450 bird species, including Pel’s Fishing Owl. Vast number of migrant birds in summer. Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is a wonderful setting for health and relaxation.
Seasonal water-based experiences include motorized boating, mokoro trips and fishing excursions
Okavango Horseback Safari
Continue your safari and explore the unique and haunting Savute landscape, with its enigmatic Savute Channel.
At Savute Under Canvas, luxury mobile safari tents with en-suite bathrooms (with flush w.c. and steaming hot bucket shower) are positioned at secluded sites in a remote and wild corner of Chobe National Park. Spend nights under canvas close to nature in the landscape of the African night.
Secluded campsites in the wildlife haven of Savute provide a base for up close and personal adventure and discovery.
Carefully positioned as close as possible to the resident game, enjoy the simplicity of camping in one of the top wildlife areas in the world.
Birds at Savute are an attraction to behold. Travellers will marvel at the multitude of birdlife within and surrounding the Chobe National Park. With over 450 bird species, most of which are native, the region is teeming with feathered inhabitants. The past dry spell, coupled with a new era of lush marshes, has ensured that new species frequent Savute, resulting in a colourful mix of land birds and aquatic dwellers. Bird lovers will be spoilt for choice when confronted with birdwatching opportunities. The African sun highlights a multitude of flying figures as they circle overhead in pursuit of prey, to quench their thirst or simply to stretch their magnificent wings across the endless sky.
Keen birders should take note of the different seasons, migration patterns and possible sightings. The wet summer season stretches from November to March and is considered to be the best time for birding, due to the arrival of legions of migrants, as well as to fare and prey being bountiful.
Savute is home to some of the world’s largest flying birds, the elegant, long-legged kori bustard and the stately secretary bird. These incredible birds prey on unaware snakes and rodents that slither through the long grasslands. The migration of carmine bee-eaters atop the roomy backs of the kori bustards will thrill the avid birdwatcher. Other local birding attractions include the endangered ground hornbill, which meanders through the tall grass sporting tangerine eye shadow and a bulging throat. Raptors dominate the sky and the tree tops with their razor-sharp talons. The astounding sight of the bateleur eagle swooping down with ivory wings to capture unsuspecting prey is simply stunning. Pin tailed whydahs glide through the clear sky with their ribbon tails swishing low across the grasslands, while stout, speckled korhans summersault in the air amid mating cries, attracting potential mates.
Birds at Savute are an attraction to behold. Travellers will marvel at the multitude of birdlife within and surrounding the Chobe National Park. With over 450 bird species, most of which are native, the region is teeming with feathered inhabitants. The past dry spell, coupled with a new era of lush marshes, has ensured that new species frequent Savute, resulting in a colourful mix of land birds and aquatic dwellers. Bird lovers will be spoilt for choice when confronted with birdwatching opportunities. The African sun highlights a multitude of flying figures as they circle overhead in pursuit of prey, to quench their thirst or simply to stretch their magnificent wings across the endless sky.
Keen birders should take note of the different seasons, migration patterns and possible sightings. The wet summer season stretches from November to March and is considered to be the best time for birding, due to the arrival of legions of migrants, as well as to fare and prey being bountiful.
Birdlife - Bird watching
Savute is home to some of the world’s largest flying birds, the elegant, long-legged kori bustard and the stately secretary bird. These incredible birds prey on unaware snakes and rodents that slither through the long grasslands. The migration of carmine bee-eaters atop the roomy backs of the kori bustards will thrill the avid birdwatcher. Other local birding attractions include the endangered ground hornbill, which meanders through the tall grass sporting tangerine eye shadow and a bulging throat. Raptors dominate the sky and the tree tops with their razor-sharp talons. The astounding sight of the bateleur eagle swooping down with ivory wings to capture unsuspecting prey is simply stunning. Pin tailed whydahs glide through the clear sky with their ribbon tails swishing low across the grasslands, while stout, speckled korhans summersault in the air amid mating cries, attracting potential mates.
The essence of a nature walk
Revel in an excursion that explores the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. Next, head off to explore the avenue of baobab trees a short distance away at the edge of the wide open plains of Savute.
The small, hilly outcrop stands as a proud landmark, emphasised by a flat, bush landscape. This extraordinary dolomite rock mound houses a skillful anthology of paintings that reveal the rich history and indigenous way of life of the San people who once roamed the bush. The interpretive paintings that line the Gubatsa Hills are estimated to be over 1 500 years old and depict vivid depictions of the majestic elephant, regal giraffe, rare sable and stout eland antelope.
The Gutaba Hills is a rare example of San paintings in clear view, whereas ordinarily they are found in caves and rock shelters which assist in the preservation of the colours. The intense paintings are brilliantly etched into the stone using materials that archaeologists assume to be a blend of snake venom, blood and plant juice. These wondrous images vie for your attention with a cluster of 13 venerable baobab trees that tower over the bush, delicately stretching their branches towards the skies.
The baobab trees boast a circumference of around 7 meters (23 feet) and a height of around 5 meters (17 feet). Take some time out to reflect in the shade of the centuries-old trees, humbled by their large presence and the secrets that flow deep within their roots.
The soulful scene transports travelers to a mystic world, inviting wayfarers to appreciate the magnitude and potency of Africa. As the sun dips below the horizon, marvel at the silhouettes of the baobab’s looming branches, with the rich copper and blush hues of sunset peeking through and illuminating the fertile ground.
The essence of a nature walk
Revel in an excursion that explores the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. Next, head off to explore the avenue of baobab trees a short distance away at the edge of the wide open plains of Savute.
The small, hilly outcrop stands as a proud landmark, emphasised by a flat, bush landscape. This extraordinary dolomite rock mound houses a skillful anthology of paintings that reveal the rich history and indigenous way of life of the San people who once roamed the bush. The interpretive paintings that line the Gubatsa Hills are estimated to be over 1 500 years old and depict vivid depictions of the majestic elephant, regal giraffe, rare sable and stout eland antelope.
The Gutaba Hills is a rare example of San paintings in clear view, whereas ordinarily they are found in caves and rock shelters which assist in the preservation of the colours. The intense paintings are brilliantly etched into the stone using materials that archaeologists assume to be a blend of snake venom, blood and plant juice. These wondrous images vie for your attention with a cluster of 13 venerable baobab trees that tower over the bush, delicately stretching their branches towards the skies.
The baobab trees boast a circumference of around 7 meters (23 feet) and a height of around 5 meters (17 feet). Take some time out to reflect in the shade of the centuries-old trees, humbled by their large presence and the secrets that flow deep within their roots.
The soulful scene transports travelers to a mystic world, inviting wayfarers to appreciate the magnitude and potency of Africa. As the sun dips below the horizon, marvel at the silhouettes of the baobab’s looming branches, with the rich copper and blush hues of sunset peeking through and illuminating the fertile ground.
The essence of a safari game drive
Experienced guides tailor-make morning and evening game drives that suit the preferences of every guest, whether it’s to view predators feasting on a kill, learn about the mannerisms of certain animals and their habitats or simply to enjoy the vast expanse of bushveld and the panoramic surroundings. A remote and wild corner of Chobe National Park, Savute stretches from the park’s northern boundary to the Linyanti River. The area’s main feature is the mysterious Savute Channel, which flows and dries up seemingly unrelated to the rainfall or climate change. Dry and arid for almost 30 years, wildlife and birdlife in the area were sustained and nurtured by artificial watering holes. In recent years, the Savute Channel began to flow once more, resulting in the region’s complete transformation by returning the channel to its natural lush, nourishing and marsh-like state.
At a time when Savute experienced the worst of its dry era, lions evolved to the point of hunting majestic elephants. This rare phenomenon looms large in the memory of guides and travelers alike, as it was unparalleled and simply astonishing. The famous battleground now teems with lush grazing land and is home to herds of wildlife, including the rare roan and sable antelope.
As the winter months approach and the females prepare to den, marvel at increased sightings of the African wild dog, eager for the arrival of painted puppies. Spring is usually the driest season in Savute but draws flocks of birds that congregate around artificial watering holes. In the rainy summer months, mighty herds of breeding elephant move into the open Savute Marsh in majestic parades, while thousands upon thousands of zebra invade Savute to take full advantage of the rich pastures, rain-fed grasslands and brimming waterholes. Their striped presence attract predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard.
The essence of a safari game drive
Experienced guides tailor-make morning and evening game drives that suit the preferences of every guest, whether it’s to view predators feasting on a kill, learn about the mannerisms of certain animals and their habitats or simply to enjoy the vast expanse of bushveld and the panoramic surroundings. A remote and wild corner of Chobe National Park, Savute stretches from the park’s northern boundary to the Linyanti River. The area’s main feature is the mysterious Savute Channel, which flows and dries up seemingly unrelated to the rainfall or climate change. Dry and arid for almost 30 years, wildlife and birdlife in the area were sustained and nurtured by artificial watering holes. In recent years, the Savute Channel began to flow once more, resulting in the region’s complete transformation by returning the channel to its natural lush, nourishing and marsh-like state.
At a time when Savute experienced the worst of its dry era, lions evolved to the point of hunting majestic elephants. This rare phenomenon looms large in the memory of guides and travelers alike, as it was unparalleled and simply astonishing. The famous battleground now teems with lush grazing land and is home to herds of wildlife, including the rare roan and sable antelope.
As the winter months approach and the females prepare to den, marvel at increased sightings of the African wild dog, eager for the arrival of painted puppies. Spring is usually the driest season in Savute but draws flocks of birds that congregate around artificial watering holes. In the rainy summer months, mighty herds of breeding elephant move into the open Savute Marsh in majestic parades, while thousands upon thousands of zebra invade Savute to take full advantage of the rich pastures, rain-fed grasslands and brimming waterholes. Their striped presence attract predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard.
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