Chitabe Camp - NG/31 Chitabe and Sandibe Concession

Chitabe Camp is a hotel near NG/31 Chitabe and Sandibe Concession.

Location
NG/31 Chitabe and Sandibe Concession, Okavango Delta & Moremi, Botswana, Southern Africa
Coordinates
-19.527079, 23.378788
Activities
hotel

PlnrScore: 27/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

455 species observed within 20 km, 47 mammals, 183 birds.

  • African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 88 observations)
  • Lion (Mammalia, 79 observations)
  • Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 68 observations)
  • Southern Giraffe (Mammalia, 61 observations)
  • Impala (Mammalia, 54 observations)
  • Lilac-breasted Roller (Aves, 48 observations)
  • Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 48 observations)
  • Lechwe (Mammalia, 44 observations)
  • Chacma Baboon (Mammalia, 41 observations)
  • Common Warthog (Mammalia, 40 observations)

Best Time to Visit Chitabe Camp

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

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Great, temperature 24.55°C, rainfall 149mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 68.6%
  • February: Great, temperature 25.62°C, rainfall 82.8mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 60.7%
  • March: Great, temperature 24.82°C, rainfall 68.6mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 60.3%
  • April: Great, temperature 23.66°C, rainfall 9.1mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 48.4%
  • May: Great, temperature 20.75°C, rainfall 0.2mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 34.6%
  • June: Great, temperature 17.66°C, rainfall 0.1mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 36.4%
  • July: Great, temperature 17.37°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 32.1%
  • August: Great, temperature 21.24°C, rainfall 0.3mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 26.4%
  • September: Great, temperature 25.78°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 23.5%
  • October: Great, temperature 28.62°C, rainfall 3.7mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 24.7%
  • November: Great, temperature 28.21°C, rainfall 32.9mm, sunshine 11.5 hrs, humidity 42%
  • December: Great, temperature 26.43°C, rainfall 88.8mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 57.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the optimal time to visit Chitabe Camp for exceptional wildlife viewing, particularly predators?

The dry season, from May to October, is generally considered the best time for wildlife viewing at Chitabe Camp. During these months, animals congregate around the remaining water sources, making sightings, especially of predators like wild dogs, lions, and leopards, more frequent and predictable.

What unique safari activities can guests expect at Chitabe Camp, given its location within the private NG/31 Chitabe and Sandibe Concession?

Guests at Chitabe Camp primarily enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, often venturing off-road for closer encounters. The private concession status also allows for exciting night drives, offering opportunities to spot nocturnal animals not typically seen during the day.

What kind of accommodation and overall camp experience does Chitabe Camp offer guests?

Chitabe Camp provides a luxurious tented safari experience, with spacious canvas tents featuring en-suite bathrooms and private decks overlooking the floodplains. The camp blends comfort with an authentic wilderness feel, offering a main area with a lounge, dining, and plunge pool for relaxation between activities.

How do travelers typically reach Chitabe Camp, and what are the logistical considerations for arrival?

Access to Chitabe Camp is primarily via light aircraft transfers from Maun International Airport (MUB) or other safari airstrips in Botswana. Guests fly directly to the Chitabe Airstrip, where camp staff will meet them for a short, scenic game drive transfer to the lodge.

What specific wildlife species is Chitabe Camp particularly well-known for showcasing within its concession?

Chitabe Camp is highly acclaimed for its outstanding predator sightings, especially the endangered African wild dog, which frequently den and hunt in the area. Guests also have excellent chances of encountering lions, leopards, and a wide variety of plains game and birdlife due to the concession's diverse habitats.

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