Expeditions Camp

In the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta lies Expeditions Camp. Here, eight semi-permanent Meru style tents sit quietly among palm islands and floodplains, allowing guests to immerse themselves in one of the planet’s most remarkable ecosystems. Created to evoke the spirit of early explorers, it is the perfect balance where adventure comes first, comfort follows closely behind, and the whole experience feels timeless in the best possible way.

Days unfold at nature’s own pace — following tracks in the sand, crossing water channels, sharing meals under open sky, and sleeping so close to the wild you can feel it breathing. In a world that moves too quickly, this camp slows you right down. There is no schedule here, only the wild pulse of the African bush — a place designed to take you back to where safaris started: under canvas, around firelight and fully immersed in the wild. The camp closes mid-Jan-Mar. (NatSelect)

Tents (8)
Pitched in a hidden crease of the Delta, Expeditions Camp rests under shady ebony trees beside a seasonal floodplain. This semi-permanent camp has been built with intention — and with a loyalty to the traditions of true wilderness exploration. Crafted for authenticity, the tents rest directly on the leveled forest floor, forgoing raised decks to create an intimate connection with the African bush. Four-poster beds, antique furnishings, Persian rugs, rich textiles and a fully plumbed en-suite bathroom with hot water on tap ensure that comfort is never compromised. A private deck opens onto the floodplains — the perfect place to sit, pause and watch the Delta shift with the light.

The camp feels gently nostalgic and beautifully connected to the wilderness around it. The mess tent holds the spirit of camp life: carefully curated furniture, bone-handled silver cutlery, a small library and a well-stocked drinks cabinet. Whether gathered under canvas or beneath the open sky, dining is unfussy. Meals are prepared with care and enjoyed slowly, while easy conversations around the fire draw you into the night.

This unforgettable experience is perfect for exclusive-use bookings — a camp offering expedition-style adventure, crafted for travelers who crave something real. Rugged yet refined, wild yet welcoming, it’s a place that brings safari back to its original promise: a journey into the unknown, shared with good company, under wide African skies.

The Northern Okavango Concession (NG12) sprawls across 90,000 hectares of untamed wilderness, and lies just north of Vumbura and Duba Plains, a largely untouched area of the Okavango Delta. Ideal for wildlife to roam freely, you’ll enjoy spectacular sightings of elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog, with lush grasslands and waterways providing the perfect habitat for herbivores and predators alike. The birdlife is exceptional here, with over 350 species recorded, including the endangered wattled crane, African paradise flycatcher, carmine bee-eater, and Pel’s fishing owl. Its maze of channels, islands, and wetlands makes for incredible game drives, night drives, boating and mokoro excursions, revealing a Delta that feels intoxicatingly alive.