First peek Sitatunga Camp
The design ethos of Sitatunga Camp is a tale of the Okavango, presenting a setting enveloped by water reminiscent of a Robinson Crusoe-like adventure.
The camp's heritage dates back over two centuries to the presence of indigenous fishermen in the area, who fashioned fishing baskets and traps from reeds shaped like funnels. Drawing inspiration from this historical reference, the suites were conceptualized as suspended within the colossal bamboo fisherman baskets. As a result, the interiors are adorned with a palette echoing the hues of the Okavango, featuring misty greens and sun-bleached woods.
Sitatunga Private Island is designed for a 'slow safari' experience, reconnecting guests with nature. Explore the Okavango Delta's permanent channels by canoe for a unique perspective of wildlife and birding. Guided nature walks bring you up close to the smaller things in nature and track the great wildlife of Botswana on foot. Boating and fishing are a few more excursions to immerse in the magic of the Okavango Delta.
"The first time I saw a sitatunga antelope, I fell in love with these shaggy creatures that live in the swamp, walking on elongated hoofs. An impossible animal, really. The first time my friend Lance Dixon and I scouted this island, we saw a dozen of these animals and the name.
Sitatunga leapt out at me.
Sitatunga Private Island is an extraordinary place. It is a private island and is one of the few locations where one can still see the rare aquatic antelope from camp and by boat, which is the main activity here in addition to walking. It is deep Okavango Delta and, as such, is rich in birding. Head out on a boat to view elephants, crocodiles, and hippos all day, every day. I know you will enjoy every moment of it, as I do."
From the safari journals of Dereck Joubert
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