Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Pelo Camp
A remote water-based camp deep in the Delta
Named after the heart shaped island on which its sits – Pelo means ‘heart’ in Setswana – this camp is located in the middle of the Jao Concession and about as remote as you can get in the Delta.
Five intimate tents are shaded by wild date palms, Jackalberry and mahogany trees, featuring covered front verandas and en-suite bathrooms with both an indoor and outdoor shower.
The main area is made up of a tented dining area and lounge with a plunge pool at the water’s edge. There is also an outdoor boma area and a raised lookout deck perfect for sundowners. The camp has a minimal environmental footprint and a real sense of being at one with nature.
Situated as it is on an island surrounded by water, Wilderness Pelo Camp specialises in waterborne activities such as peaceful mokoro excursions, boat cruises and seasonal catch-and-release fishing. It’s also possible to take guided walks on one of a number of low sandy islands and learn about the river bushman way of life in this area.
The wetlands are the ideal habitat for the elusive sitatunga antelope and red lechwe. Hippo and crocodile are also regularly sighted. Birdlife is exceptional with the concentrations of wattled crane found here as well as slaty egrets, African skimmer and Pel’s fishing-owl.
Highlights
Mokoro excursions
Boating
Nature walks
Fishing
Five tents
Plunge pool
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Places to combine Wilderness Pelo Camp with
Maasai Mara
Tucked into a secluded riverside within the vast expanse of the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya, Serian’s Kimya Kimya is an intimate retreat offering the opportunity to experience the magical Maasai Mara. The camp is located in Ngare Serian’s private conservancy, which borders the main Maasai Mara Reserve. The area allows for off-road driving and guided walking safaris, meaning more intimate, immersive encounters that bring you closer to the land, its wildlife and its stories.
Kimya Kimya is designed to accommodate just six guests, making it one of the most exclusive accommodations in the region. Crafted from timber and canvas, the main suite spans two stories and offers a front-row seat to the river’s daily drama. From the upper level, a deep bush bath sits poised above the flowing water-an invitation to enjoy a soak whilst elephants wander by and hippos swim in the pools below. The suite also features both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a plush mosquito-netted bed and open-air showers. Two additional tented suites are located nearby, ideal for families or small groups. Each is designed with spacious en suite bathrooms and private decks, offering serene vantage points for a morning coffee or quiet contemplation after a day of adventure.
The camp includes a dedicated private vehicle, expert guide and personal chef, allowing you the freedom to tailor each day to your preferences. Rise with the sun for a walking safari across the plains, follow predator tracks through golden savannahs or simply linger in camp, lulled by the sounds of the river. In the evening, enjoy fireside aperitifs or lantern-lit dinners beneath the stars.
