Oddballs' is situated on the edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is accessible by light aircraft only and is a 20-minute flight from Maun. On arrival you will be met at the airstrip and welcomed to the island by your professional guide.
Tumbling out of the Angolan highlands two rivers converge to form the Okavango river, which spills onto the great sea of sand that is Botswana’s Kalahari Desert. An average of 10 million cubic metres of water annually floods 15,000 sq km of Kalahari, forming the world-famous Okavango Delta, largest inland delta in the world. The contrast of desert and wetland is what makes the Okavango unique. Dry land and wetland species cohabit, creating unique and startling associations of plants, amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles.
Rooms
Accommodation is in dome tents set on elevated wooden decks, and shaded by shelters or trees. Each tent is equipped with bedding, a storage trunk and a light. Beautiful outdoor showers and ablutions are en-suite. The central bar and lounge area has comfortable chairs and sofas, a selection of books and games, and raised viewing decks overlooking the sweep of the delta – the perfect place to sip a sundowner and watch the sun set over the palm trees, and view whatever wildlife may be visiting.
Dining
Guests usually go out in the early morning, returning for a late breakfast, and venture out again in the afternoon after the midday heat has dissipated. Should you wish to go out for the whole day, we’ll be happy to pack you a picnic lunch.
Recreation
Activities are conducted by your own professional guide (a maximum of two guests per guide), a man of the swamp, born and bred. Your trail will take you along winding channels lined with reeds, into the Moremi Game Reserve, an area renowned for its diverse bird and animal life. It might also be possible to visit his village, meet the elders and perhaps his family. Subject to water levels, an additional attraction at Oddballs' is a mokoro (dug out canoe) trail into the further reaches of the delta. All equipment and provisions are packed into your mokoro as you set off with your guide to sleep under the stars as the nearby wildlife do. Camping equipment is provided (tent, sleeping mat and pillow, cutlery, crockery, pots and pans, food) but you must bring your own sleeping bag.
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julaxx4
Not for everyone but worth it!
Oddballs is a place like no other. It offers you a pretty basic accommodation (a big, clean tent with a desert bathroom close by), very good food and nice people. But it’s true value is the...
Beate E
If you love being in the middle of nature in the Okavango Delta, this is your place
The camp is right next to the tiny air strip, so are met there by your guide and walk straight to the camp where you are warmly welcomed by a very friendly staff. Accomodations are rustic and basic...
348grantd
Wonderful place and experience
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