Xobega Island Camp, Okavango Delta | Namibia Tours & Safaris

It’s back to basics at this wonderfully wild tented camp.

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Location is a significant factor
It offers a unique feature that will enhance your experience
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You’ll find this no-frills camp on Xobega Island, just off the mainland of Moremi Game Reserve. You can arrive at the reserve in a 4x4 or fly to Xakanaxa airstrip, before a boat transfer to the island’s wooden jetty.

Xobega Island Camp is unfenced, and shows the Okavango at its wildest – with hippos in charge of the surrounding waters, lions roaring across the Delta, and birds adding a natural soundtrack to the wildlife experience. Completely off-grid and solar-powered, the main area includes a dining tent with a coffee station and a long family-style dining table for guests to gather around. The open-air boma is located under the tree canopy, and offers a wonderful place to get together and share stories.

A lush tree-lined pathway leads to 10 simple Meru-style canvas tents, sleeping 2 guests each. Tents feature an ensuite open-air bathroom with bucket shower and an eco-friendly chemical toilet, with hot water available on request.

While there are no game drives available, short guided bush walks can be arranged. The main focus at the camp however are boating safaris, with twice-daily boat cruises around the Delta islands. A highlight of a stay here are the afternoon boat cruises, which include sundowners on the boat or on a remote island.

Lodge Facilities

dining tent with dining table
2 lounge gazebos with wicker furniture
boma with canvas chairs
wooden jet
solar-powered

Room Facilities

10 canvas tents (2 guests each)
ensuite open-air bathroom
bucket shower and chemical WC
hot water on request
solar-powered

Activities

Go on morning and afternoon boat cruises to explore the hippo-filled channels, and observe Xobega Island’s most famous residents – Pel’s fishing owl. You also have the option of a romantic traditional mokoro boat safari at Mboma boat station, on transfers in and out of Xobega Island.

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