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Our team LOVE Sango. It’s simple, unpretentious and spectacularly good value for guests who want a base to explore Khwai and Moremi. In short we were completely charmed.
What’s Sango Safari Camp really like?
A little oasis on the edge of Khwai Village, this is not a total wilderness experience by any stretch, but nor does this involve a $1,000 flight into the remote bush. When we arrived we felt a tremendous sense of homeliness thanks to a warm welcome and a delightful team. There’s a mess area where you can put your feet up, find a cold drink, chat to fellow guests and have supper. When we stayed, the communal meals weren’t fantastically gourmet, but they were generous and wholesome and dinner was great fun, even if the dancing that follows is best left to the professionals (we rather let the side down!).
Either side of the main lodge are the six tents. These look out over bush (so although you are on the edge of the village, it feels wild). There’s a comfortable bed, a small sitting area in front, and behind, a simple bathroom with an outdoor shower. Nothing flashy, but everything you need…
At the far end of the camp is a small pool (more than sufficient for a dip after a hot dusty drive) and the viewing platform. For intrepid honeymooners this can be set up as a remote sleepout experience.
What can I do at Sango Safari Camp?
Sango is brilliantly placed for exploring both the Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Private Reserve, both private concessions towards the north eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta. Mornings often take you into Moremi, with its towering riverine forests, open floodplains and quieter tracks. Afternoons tend to be spent in Khwai, a community‑run area where the guiding rules are more flexible and sightings can be superb. The contrast between the two makes for a wonderfully varied safari. You can also head out on mokoro trips – the station is around twenty minutes from camp, and Sango uses fibreglass mokoros to protect the fragile riverine trees. It’s a gentle, peaceful way to experience The Delta. If you’d rather venture out on foot, there’s also guided bush walks on offer, and the chance to explore one of the local villages nearby.
Giving back at Sango Safari Camp:
The owners of Sango have set up a foundation to support the Khwai community in practical, lasting ways from helping to fund the local preschool and providing scholarships for aspiring guides.
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