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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
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
Credit: Dana Allen
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
Credit: Dana Allen
A mokoro excursion gets you eye-level with the surroundings.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
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
Credit: Dana Allen
Tiny reed frogs are regularly seen,
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
A serene mokoro ride at sunset.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
An elephant herd wanders through a channel near camp.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Semi-aquatic red lechwe easily negotiate the channels.
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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 Once a waterlily has been pollinated, the bloom’s work is done, and it is withdrawn below the surface to develop into a submerged, spongy seedpod, which is then released to drift with the current.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: C.Culbert
African jacanas are also known as lilytrotters - for good reason.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
A malachite kingfisher on the lookout.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Submerged crocodile on a sand bank visible in the crystal-clear waters.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Pied kingfisher on the lookout for a meal.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Squacco herons are stocky, with a short neck, short thick bill and buff-brown back
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Lechwe have specifically adapted hooves to be able to move easily through aquatic environments.
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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.).
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
A wetland paradise perfect for hippo.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
A herd of lechwe in a Delta lagoon.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Exploring the channels by mokoro.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
The camp is located deep in the heart of the Delta.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Family style dining overlooking the lagoon.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Outdoor dining area under a canopy of trees.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Relax in the pool and enjoy the sunset.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Fresh and delicious brunches served on the viewing deck.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Each tent has a private lantern-lit deck.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Enjoy the view from the outdoor bucket shower.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
All guest tents are en-suite.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Facilities in the en-suite bathroom include a copper vanity.
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Wilderness Pelo
Credit: Dana Allen
Brunch is served with your toes in the warm, clear Delta waters.
