Okuti Camp
Highlights
- Game drives in the Moremi
- Okavango Delta motorboat excursions
- Okuti offers excellent birding on the Maunachira River
- One of the best game viewing regions in Africa
- Sundowners at Okuti Camp
- An exceptional safari experience awaits
Information
- Lodge type; Safari Camp
- Location; Moremi Game Reserve
- Lodge size; 7 safari tents
- Recommended stay; 3-7 nights
Okuti Is The Perfect Safari Tented Camp Overlooking The Moremi Game Reserve
Okuti Camp is located beside the Maunachira River, which in turn streams through the Xakanaxa Lagoon, inside the internationally renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Providing a pleasant touch of comfort, Okuti has relatively recently been reconstructed amongst the wilds of one of Botswana's leading game viewing locations.
Enjoy game drives within the Moremi Game Reserve in engineered safari 4x4 vehicles, making it possible for unhindered vistas intended for game viewing, not to mention photography.
Moremi can be described as a game reserve with abundant wildlife and birdlife, while game viewing is certainly consistent all year round, making it well suited for the first-time traveller to Botswana.
Together with game drives, it is possible to discover the delta waterways by motorboat - from open lagoons to small winding channels, Okuti is a birder's paradise, particularly for herons and storks during the breeding season.
Rooms and Suites
The luxury tented suites at Okuti Camp are spacious and comfortable, with comfortable beds, a small sitting area and those exquisite private viewing decks.
All suites offer up private en-suite bathrooms with flushing toilets, hot and cold running water, both indoor and outdoor show options and a fantastic free-standing bathtub large enough for two.
The tented suites at Okuti are also insect-proof, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep away from the bugs.
The Okuti family units are perfect for families travelling with young children, as they have two bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms. Okuti Camp is a child-friendly lodge, so families are always welcome.
Cuisine and Wine
The Okuti Camp has a wide-open boma designed for nights around the campfire.
Daily meals in addition to preferred local brand beverages are supplied. The cuisine available at the Okuti is typically safari fare, with an emphasis on fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
Meals are served outdoor on the viewing decking, indoors in the covered dining area or again outside under the African stars in the Boma area.
Okuti Camp also has a well-stocked wine cellar, with a wide selection of both local and international wines.
Whether enjoying a meal under the stars or simply relaxing with a drink by the fire, the Okuti provides everything you need for a truly memorable experience.
Lodge Facilities
- Game drives and motorboating
- Seasonal boat excursions to Gadikwe Heronry
- Swimming Pool
- Accessible by air or road (self-drive options available)
- Limited electricity usage (low wattage fuse system)
- Okuti is open all year round
Safari Activities
At Okuti Camp, experience game drives within the Moremi Game Reserve in specially constructed safari vehicles, allowing for unhindered views for wildlife viewing and additionally photography.
Okuti Camp provides the best value safari experiences inside the Moremi / Okavango area of Botswana by way of an outstanding year-long game-viewing season.
Moremi Game Reserve contains vastly diverse habitats supporting wildlife in enormous numbers and is also a protected area.
Birding on the banks of the Maunachira River, which flows into the Xakanaxa Lagoon, is excellent year-round, especially in the summer months.
Family Friendly
Okuti Camp accepts children from the age of 7 years and up all year round (in low season, you can apply for younger children to be accepted) as the nature of the activities are safe for children (game drives and boating).
Okuti Camp is ideal for families and has two family units available with interleading doors, perfect for a family of up to five.
In Conclusion
If you are looking for an amazing safari camp that overlooks the Moremi Game Reserve, look no further than Okuti!
Okuti is perfect for anyone who wants to experience some of the best game viewing in Botswana.
With incredible amenities and activities available, Okuti Camp is a must-visit destination for any traveller.
Don't miss out on the chance to explore all that Okuti and the Moremi has to offer!
Rates form part of a safari itinerary
Okuti Camp Rates
Per person per night sharing
Rates are in US Dollars (US$)
*Rates may vary according to season
- Accommodation at Okuti
- All meals and snacks
- Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Okuti Wildlife activities conducted by professional guides
- Daily laundry service
- All taxes
- Park entrance fees
- Emergency evacuation insurance (to a regional medical facility)
- Local and International flights
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Okuti staff gratuities
- Important/ premium drinks
- Any item not mentioned
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