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Setari Camp is set on an island in the Okavango Delta’s “panhandle”, a rare patch of solid land amidst a maze of papyrus lined waterways, and open floodplains.
What’s Setari Camp really like?
There are eight luxury tents and one family tent, set high in the trees overlooking the floodplain. They’re all raised up on decks and linked by wooden pathways, giving a gentle touch on this fragile environment (and protecting the tents from the seasonal flood waters). Setari’s tents all come with fans, sweeping mozzie nets, a bath and a glorious outdoor shower. The family tent has two linked tents, both on the same deck, but each with their own bathroom. There’s a large thatched dining area, and a small swimming pool.
What can I do at Setari Camp?
Setari is in a glorious area for birding, and we’d challenge even the most disinterested twitcher not to find something special here. There are mokoros for gentle trips out on the floodplains, and motor boats, some of which have double levels meaning you can see out over the papyrus to the wetlands beyond. There’s water here all year round so guests can always have the classic Okavango experience. It’s also possible to explore on foot, with walking safaris on little visited islands combined with your boat trip.
We’d stress that this is not an intense “big game” area, while there is certainly wildlife around, we would normally combine a water-based camp like this with a drier area for game drives. Instead, the walks here are all about gaining a slower, deeper understanding of the bush and its inhabitants. Catch and release fishing is also a great way to pass an afternoon here. Rarely for Botswana, it’s also possible to arrange a visit to the Jao Village to learn a little about the life of the local community.
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