Slaty Egret Safari: Summary
Slaty Egret Safari in a nutshell
This safari offers exploration of two of the Okavango Delta’s best game-viewing regions, with stays within Chitabe concession and the private Vumbura reserve.
Beginning at Chitabe, the camp boasts spectacular views over the surrounding floodplains and is within easy reach of the neighbouring collage of mopane forests and shady glades. Chitabe concession is borderd on three sides by Moremi Game Reserve, and game drives at Chitabe camp therefore welcome consistently varied and exciting game: numerous leopards are known to thrive in the area and wild dog sightings can be particularly impressive.
Built on its own private island, Little Vumbura then feels within a world of its own, surrounded by both permanent deep water channels and seasonal floodplains. From here, boating trips and mokoro excursions are available to explore the water’s surrounding flora and birdlife, whilst game drives offer ample opportunity to seek exciting game amongst the open plains, woodlands and riverine forests.
Being small, intimate camps, both Chitabe and Little Vumbura offer a considerable degree of exclusivity and a wonderfully personalised safari experience. Although styled differently, they boast the same high quality of design, with attentive management and excellent guiding enabling the safari experience to feel tailored and highly special.
At a glance
| Starts: | Maun Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Chitabe Camp - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Little Vumbura - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Maun Airport |
Chitabe Camp
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana
Little Vumbura
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Slaty Egret Safari.
- Following wild-dog tracks across the wilderness
- Sweeping views of floodplains & sunsets
- Listening to the song of myriad birds from a mokoro
- Fishing, drink in hand, from Little Vumbura's pontoon
- Immersing yourself in nature on a walking safari
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Slaty Egret Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Hot air ballooning
Mokoro
Night drive
Key species to see on the Slaty Egret Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Slaty Egret Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Slaty Egret Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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