Abu Camp is situated in a 400,000 acre private reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp has 6 luxurious tents that are located under a shady canopy in an ancient riverine forest. The lounge and dining tent has beautiful big sofas, with a breathtaking view over the lagoon and also features a well-stocked library and a study.

Guests at Abu Camp are invited to share with the resident elephant family what is, without doubt, the ultimate elephant education safari. The elephant experiences offer many magical moments including interacting with the resident herd of eight elephants by riding or walking with them, as well as with the herds of wildlife in the area. Abu also offers game drives, night drives, walks and mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris - as well as the most intimate elephant learning experience in Africa.

Each guest leaves Abu not only with a greater knowledge of the largest land mammal on Earth, but an in-depth, intrinsic understanding of what it means to be an elephant, the pressures and challenges of life from within the herd. To be an elephant is to be an intelligent, emotional being with complex social structure, a deep capacity to feel, and a bone-vibrating ability to communicate across miles of African bush. Once you’ve been to Abu, you will always be a part of the greater elephant herd.

For those looking for the ultimate in bush luxury and exclusivity, Villa Okavango is situated across the lagoon - a short five-minute drive away. This villa can accommodate four guests or a family with children.

Camp Description

• Situated in an ancient riverine forest surrounded by open grasslands, island sanctuaries and papyrus-fringed channels
• Luxury safari tented camp
• Large canvas dining, bar and lounge area on a tiered teak deck
• Main Pool
• A well-stocked library is available to all, with a number of reference books and beautiful coffee table books on Africa

Insider's Guide:

• Premier camp in the World to interact, ride on, and walk with elephants
• Luxurious Tented Rooms
• Sophisticated yet fun atmosphere
• Abu Camp is done as a 3 night safari

Abu Camp consists of six custom-built, luxurious tented rooms. The tents have a unique and wonderful design with a private viewing deck overlooking the lagoon. Each tent at Abu has beautiful en-suite facilities with a shower and a bath.

A new addition to the Abu experience is the Abu Elephant Villa. The villa sleeps four comfortably and is the perfect venue for those wanting privacy. The villa is five minutes from Abu and is situated across the lagoon from the camp. Guests enjoy their own butler, chef, and guide with exclusive use of a vehicle. Guests enjoy their own piece of paradise with their own private pool. The Abu Elephant Villa is the ultimate secluded paradise in Botswana.

Accommodation

• Luxury safari tents raised off the ground
• Each tent has a viewing deck overlooking the lagoon
• En-suite bathroom with bath and shower
• Zippered entrances and roll down canvas on the windows
• Each tent is beautifully and uniquely furnished
• Standing fans in each tent
• Safe in each tent
• Soaps, shampoos and insect repellents are supplied in each tent
• Location: Along the raised wooden walkway
• Layout: Bedroom, living room area, bathroom, and deck

The dining & bar areas are on raised wooden decks that wind around African Ebony and Sycamore Fig trees. The lounge and dining tent has beautiful big sofas, with a breathtaking view over the lagoon. Dining is always a special event at Abu Camp and the chef makes sure every palate is satisfied. All meals, drinks (including alcohol drinks), and snacks are included.

Dining

• The dining room, pub and living area overlook the open plain in front of the camp
• Meals are often had at a large table so guests interact with each other
• Brunch is served before the morning activity
• Dinner is a three course gourmet meal served after the afternoon/evening game activity
• Drinks are often had at the fire after dinner
• Abu Camp has a selection of the finest spirits
• Private dinners can be had on the deck

Plains game is abundant in the area, from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tssessebe and lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthogs. The camp's resident pride of lion should announce their presence at some time during your stay, and it is very likely that you will hear them calling at night.

Game Drives

• Riding on elephants
• Walking with elephants
• Day and Night game drives via open Land Rovers
• Walking safaris
• Water game viewing via mokoro (dugout canoe) rides
• Bird watching

SUGGESTED 3 NIGHT SAFARI

Day 1 - Arrive around lunch time.

• Briefing on safety and the elephants.
• Short talk on the Okavango formation and location.
• Tea with snacks.
• Orientation ride with elephants until sunset. Guests meet the herd and the mahouts and get a short story on history of elephants.
• Dinner in camp followed by after dinner fireside stories.

Day 2: Wake up around 6:30

• Breakfast at 7:00
• 7:45 - Out on the first long activity with the elephants. Some guests will ride (only 8 guests currently ride at a time) and others will walk with the elephants.
• 10:00 - Bush tea and drive to picnic site on the river/channel.
• 12:00 - Bush lunch under canopy overlooking lagoons and floodplain. After lunch you can enjoy siesta on blankets and pillows spread out in the shade. Fishing and mokoro's are possible for those interested. Or the option to siesta back at camp if guests prefer.
• 3:30 - Ride or walk with the elephants back to camp.
• Sunset in camp and refresh for dinner.
• Gourmet Dinner and then fireside stories. Slide show for those interested on the history of Abu camp and the elephant herd.

Day 3: Wake up at 6:30

• Breakfast at 7:00
• 7:45 - Ride out into the bush on the elephants plus walking with them for those keen.
• 10:00 - Bush tea and anatomy talk using one of the elephants as a live model. Game drive back to camp for lunch.
• Lunch and siesta or fishing or walking
• Tea at 3:30
• Ride the elephants back to camp on a different route
• Sunset in camp
• 7:00 - Farewell dinner in the bush

Day 4: 6:30 - Wake up

• 7:00 - Light snacks with coffee
• 7:45 - Last ride with the elephants
• 10:00 - Bush tea, photo opportunity and farewells to the mahouts and the elephants
• 11:00 - Brunch and farewell at camp before departure

Please note that the activities are flexible and can be tailor-made to your requirements. Night & game drives are also offered.

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