Seba Camp was newly built last year and is situated on the south-western side of Botswana's Okavango Delta, in the same concession as the renowned Abu Camp .
This beautiful and relaxed camp overlooks a small lagoon, complete with (rather entertaining) resident hippos. When we visited, there was also a family of banded mongeese, which had become semi-habituated, and could therefore be viewed at close quarters. The camp is unusual in that there is no age limit for children (although obviously safari is not suitable for the very young due to the fact that this is a malarial area and the high risk nature of the surrounding environment), and it is well-equipped to cater for families.
Seba camp has 5 luxurious rooms, one of which is a rather unusual double-decker family room, sleeping 4, complete with its own plunge pool, toy box and hide-away sandpit. They are all raised up on wooden decks and linked by sandy pathways.
The camp offers a variety of water and land activities, depending on the time of year, including guided walking. You may also get the chance to visit the Abu elephants, which are used by Abu Camp for elephant back safaris.
The reserve also acts as a base for a unique elephant research programme into elephant behaviour, which is backed by Bristol University. Whilst staying at Seba, you will have the opportunity to learn more about this project if you wish, as the guides and researchers are very willing to share their knowledge with you.
No. of bedrooms: 5 bedrooms, 4 double/twin, 1 familly
Season: Open Year Round
Ideal length of stay: 2-3 nights: – although we didn't have high expectations of the game in this area when we arrived, we saw plenty of antelope, elephants and buffalo. So whilst this isn't a top game camp, it's a lovely location for water-based activities and great for birding
Central facilities: The main area consists of two open-sided wooden structures, one of which houses the dining room, and the other contains the lounge area. Both buildings are decorated with traditional Botswana basketwork and other local artifacts, and in the lounge area there are comfortable sofas and armchairs, along with a small library of books and magazines.
In front of the dining area, there is a small, well-stocked bar and further seating on ground-level, where brunch is often eaten. To the front of the lounge area, there is a circle of directors chairs and in the centre an area where a camp fire burns in the evening.
To the rear of the camp, there is another decked area and a lovely small swimming pool with a few sun-loungers and sun-umbrellas, perfect for hot afternoons.
Directions: Fly into Abu airstrip (approximately 30 minutes from Maun). The camp is only 5 minutes' drive away.
Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer
Key personnel
Owner: The camp is owned and managed overall by Randall Jay Moore. Wilderness have a marketing role only.
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Food quality: The standard of food that we had at Seba on our last visit was excellent.
Brunch is a buffet-style affair, with a variety of dishes on offer. When we were last there we were served beef quiche with a selection of salads, fruit, cheese and crackers. In the evening we were treated to a barbeque and offered chicken kebabs, lamb chops and boerewors, accompanied by squash, creamed spinach, pap and onion marmalade - so again, lots of variety!
Meals usually follow the format of a light breakfast before your morning safari activity, brunch on your return, a tea-time snack before your evening activity, and then a full three course dinner on your return at around 8 pm.
The camp will cater to special requests if some notice is given, and will also prepare child-friendly meals if required.
Meals are served on the deck of the main lodge, which overlooks the lagoon, or are served in the shady area below, right next to the lagoon.
Dining style: Group Meals
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Room service: No - this is the bush!
Cost of meal e.g. lunch: Included
Drinks included: Yes, save for champagne and premium brand drinks. Special requests can be accommodated, if notice is given in advance.
Children
Attitude towards children: No age limit – this is unusual for camps in Botswana.
Age restrictions: None, within reason.
Activities: Guided nature walks around camp for children can be arranged. There is also a children's menu available, and babysitting can be arranged on request. Children's packs are also handed out and include: puzzle books, colouring-in books, pencils and a magnifying glass. The family tent has a sandpit and toy-box.
Equipment: Please note that the camp does not provide any special equipment such as cots or highchairs.
Generally recommended for children: Yes, within reason – and parents must be aware that this is an area of dangerous game, and so children must be supervised at all times.
Central communications
Power supply: Generator
Communications: For all intents and purposes you should consider yourself out of contact. Communication is by radio only.
TV & radio: No - this is the bush!
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: The nearest doctor is in Maun (a 30 minute flight away). Camp managers are first-aid trained, and a comprehensive medical kit is kept on site.
Dangerous animals: High Risk
Security measures: Each room is equipped with an alarm horn in case of an emergency, and guests are escorted after dark.
Fire safety: Each tent is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Extras
Disabled access: Not Possible
Laundry facilities: Included.
Money: There are electronic safes in all the rooms.
Accepted payment: GB£, US$, Rands, Euros and Botswana Pula will be accepted on location. Credit cards are not accepted. The camp is unable to change money or travellers cheques.
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