Spotted-necked Otter Safari: Summary
Spotted-necked Otter in a nutshell
This Botswana safari concentrates on two areas, one in the heart of the legendary Okavango Delta and another on the sporadic Savute Channel, two dynamic ecosystems home to an incredible diversity of wildlife.
Both camps are classic luxury canvas set ups. Intimate in size, deep in the wilderness and highly rated by our travellers. Inside private reserves, you’ll have the freedom to explore on both day and night game drives and learn about the bush on expertly guided walking safaris in complete isolation, making for a wonderfully varied experience and a great introduction to the country.
Your safari starts the moment you take off from Maun aboard a light aircraft, with amazing aerial perspective of the Okavango Delta’s patchwork of channels, islands and lagoons. Your home for the next three nights is Tubu Tree Camp, sat on a large island in the pristine Jao Reserve with wonderful views out over the surrounding floodplains from the luxury tents, pool and bar. During the floods, usually from May to September, the island hosts a great density of animals while the camp becomes a great base for water-based activities such as fishing, boat trips and mokoro canoe excursions. Wildlife viewing is still strong when the water recedes with elephants a common fellow guest at camp.
Another short takes you to the edge of the Delta, to the Linyanti Concession and Savuti Camp. On the edge of the Savute Channel, a long dry watercourse that has begun flowing once more in recent years unlocking a wealth of life. Lion prides follow the increasing number of herbivores, being joined by leopard, cheetah and hyena along the channel and in the surrounding woodland. The camp’s hide is a particularly good spot to get some up-close photographs.
With three nights at each camp, you’ll have the option to sleep out in the wilderness on a simple elevated platform overlooking a waterhole with nothing but a mosquito net between you and the stars – an unforgettable experience.
At a glance
| Starts: | Maun Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Savuti Camp - Kwando-Linyanti area, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Tubu Tree Camp - Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Maun Airport |
Savuti Camp
Kwando-Linyanti area, Botswana
Tubu Tree Camp
Okavango Delta Safari Reserves, Botswana
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Spotted-necked Otter Safari.
- Staying at remote camps in pristine wilderness
- World-class wildlife viewing in private reserves
- A great mix of activities on land & water
- The chance to spend a night out under the stars
- Getting up close with elephants in Savuti Camp’s hide
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Spotted-necked Otter Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Mokoro
Night drive
Key species to see on the Spotted-necked Otter Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Spotted-necked Otter Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Spotted-necked Otter Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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