Seba Camp
(Okavango
Delta - Botswana)
Seba Camp - A Botswana Safari Lodge
Seba Camp, set in an ancient riverine forest in the heart of
Botswana's magical Okavango Delta, offers secluded, luxurious accommodation
overlooking a lagoon and seasonal floodplain teeming with animal and bird life.
Guests can enjoy more than game viewing, however, as the camp is a base for
unique research on elephant behaviour and a regular centre for wildlife
film-makers.
It is named after Seba, a young bull elephant who was part of Randall Moore's
pioneering elephant back safaris out of Abu Camp, a few kilometres away. Seba
was released back into the wild where he joined up with other trained elephants
released back into the wild by Moore.
The herd has chosen to remain in the vicinity of the camps. The interaction
between the released elephants and the wild herds that traverse the area is
providing a rich field for research teams from Bristol University in the United
Kingdom. Guests at Seba are invited to observe firsthand the researchers at
work, often in close proximity to the elephant herds.
Seba Camp itself has five well-appointed and spacious elevated tents, designed
specifically to blend in with the Okavango landscape. Each has its own en-suite
bathroom and a private deck on which to relax and observe the passing wildlife
in and around the perennial lagoon. The dining and bar areas are also set on a
raised deck with spectacular views.
Trained guides are ready to advise on all aspects of the Okavango ecosystems in
this, one of Africa's last remaining true wilderness areas.
Apart from the large elephant population, there is a seasonal abundance of game
at Seba Camp including giraffe, zebra, impala, wildebeest, tsessebe and lechwe. A
pride of lion frequents the greater area and their thrilling calls can sometimes
be heard in the evenings. Large herds of buffalo are occasional visitors, too.
For bird enthusiasts, some 380 different species are found in the region. During
winter, thanks to the high water levels, Seba Camp is transformed into a water camp,
with water-based activities taking precedence, such as mokoro and motorboat
excursions and fishing, as well as walks and the usual game drives.
LOCATION
* On the western side of the Okavango Delta
* In a private concession area
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