Guma Lagoon Camp - NG/24 Jedibe Concession

Guma Lagoon Camp is a hotel near NG/24 Jedibe Concession.

Location
NG/24 Jedibe Concession, Okavango Delta & Moremi, Botswana, Southern Africa
Coordinates
-18.962576, 22.374010
Activities
hotel

PlnrScore: 26/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

438 species observed within 20 km, 20 mammals, 131 birds.

  • African Fish-Eagle (Aves, 47 observations)
  • Nile Crocodile (Reptilia, 37 observations)
  • African Darter (Aves, 34 observations)
  • Pied Kingfisher (Aves, 31 observations)
  • Malachite Kingfisher (Aves, 30 observations)
  • Day Waterlily (Plantae, 26 observations)
  • Little Bee-eater (Aves, 25 observations)
  • Squacco Heron (Aves, 22 observations)
  • Papyrus sedge (Plantae, 21 observations)
  • Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 15 observations)

Best Time to Visit Guma Lagoon Camp

The best months to visit Guma Lagoon Camp are April, May, June, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 24.39°C, rainfall 155.2mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 70%
  • February: Great, temperature 25.41°C, rainfall 98.2mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 62.8%
  • March: Great, temperature 24.8°C, rainfall 87.3mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 62.1%
  • April: Great, temperature 23.62°C, rainfall 12.5mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 50.4%
  • May: Great, temperature 21.04°C, rainfall 0.2mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 34.6%
  • June: Great, temperature 18.03°C, rainfall 0.2mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 35.4%
  • July: Great, temperature 17.81°C, rainfall 0.1mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 30.8%
  • August: Great, temperature 21.76°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 24.6%
  • September: Great, temperature 26.21°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 21.8%
  • October: Great, temperature 28.85°C, rainfall 3.8mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 24.7%
  • November: Great, temperature 28.35°C, rainfall 27.8mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 42.3%
  • December: Great, temperature 26.63°C, rainfall 105.4mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 56.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What unique water-based safari activities are offered at Guma Lagoon Camp, given its location near the Jedibe Concession?

Guma Lagoon Camp specializes in immersive water safaris, including traditional mokoro excursions and motorboat trips into the pristine Jedibe Concession. Guests can enjoy exceptional birdwatching, fishing for species like bream and tigerfish, and opportunities to spot semi-aquatic wildlife such as sitatunga and red lechwe.

When is the best time to visit Guma Lagoon Camp for optimal wildlife viewing and water activity conditions?

The dry season, from May to October, is ideal for visiting Guma Lagoon Camp as wildlife congregates around permanent water sources, making sightings more frequent. Water levels in the lagoon and surrounding channels are also typically excellent during this period for mokoro and boat safaris.

How do travelers typically reach the remote Guma Lagoon Camp near the NG/24 Jedibe Concession?

Access to Guma Lagoon Camp is primarily by light aircraft transfer from Maun International Airport to a nearby bush airstrip. From there, guests are usually transferred to the camp via a scenic boat ride, offering an immediate introduction to the Okavango Delta's waterways.

What type of accommodation and overall guest experience can I expect at Guma Lagoon Camp?

Guma Lagoon Camp offers comfortable tented chalets or permanent safari tents, often raised on decks with en-suite facilities, providing a blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. The experience is focused on tranquility and intimate connection with the Okavango Delta's unique aquatic environment, away from large crowds.

What specific wildlife can I expect to encounter around Guma Lagoon Camp and the Jedibe Concession?

While Guma Lagoon Camp is renowned for its incredible birdlife, including Pel's fishing owls and African skimmers, you can also expect to see water-adapted mammals. Look out for elusive sitatunga antelope, large herds of red lechwe, hippos, crocodiles, and various plains game along the water's edge.

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