Okavango Delta, Botswana
Singita Elela
An ultra-luxe safari lodge in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta
Incorporating the seasonality and natural flow of Botswana’s Okavango Delta into the very essence of your stay, Singita Elela safari lodge crafts an accommodation in which the setting becomes part of the experience. Its name means ‘to flow’ in Setswana, echoing the natural swell of the Delta, which changes the landscapes of the camp each season. Explore the constantly shifting network of waterways and grasslands by mokoro safari (dug-out canoe), or roam the 170,000-acre private Singita concession on a game drive. The days here are completely your own. Relax within shared spaces at the heart of the property, choosing to dine at a time and place that suits you. Build your luxury Botswana safari around private adventures within the concession, complementing game drives with bush walks, catch and release fishing, birdwatching and stargazing.
The first Singita Botswana property, its harmonious design is at one with the Delta – natural waterways meander lazily under wooden walkways, and indoor-outdoor living invites a refreshing breeze to whisper through the eight elegant camps. Containing between one and four double bedrooms each, each camp is completely private, with a dedicated vehicle, guide and tracker. A circular design allows you to witness the beauty of your surroundings from all angles, watching as the sun casts light and shadow over each corner of the horizon.
Highlights
Enjoy the exclusivity and freedom of exploring the 170,000-acre Singita concession on private game drives, with your own dedicated guide and tracker
Explore the seasonal intricacies of the Delta waterways on a traditional mokoro ride
Stay in one of the eight private camps, which each come with their own Camp Manager
See the Delta from different perspectives on bush walks, helicopter flights and fishing trips
Savour impeccably prepared meals, enhanced by expertly chosen wine pairings from the lodge’s wine cellar
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Linyanti
With uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and a fantastic vantage point from which to watch the areas mega-herds of elephants, Wilderness DumaTau and nearby Wilderness Little DumaTau are perfectly located for making the most of your stay in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
Each spacious tented guest suite has been positioned to offer great views whether you’re relaxing on your deck, or cooling off in your plunge pool. You’ll also find the tents include spot-cooling, meaning you can find respite from the hot afternoons indoors. Spend time investigating the ‘curiosity boxes’ you’ll find mounted on the walls in your room and the drawers filled with fascinating artefacts and information. They’re a great way to learn more about the area’s wildlife and rich history. Look out for unique elephant and wild dog art in the rooms and library made from reclaimed snare wire.
Wilderness Safaris have constructed both camps to give maximum comfort and offer guests a large array of facilities. In addition to the in-tent cooling systems, you’ll discover that the central Osprey Retreat which sits between the two camps boasts a pool, drink and snack counter and a Safari Boutique area, offering you more space to mingle with your fellow guests if you choose to do so. Large decks, plunge pools and awnings are attached to each of Wilderness Duma Tau’s eight tented suites as well as at the four at Wilderness Little DumaTau.
The Wilderness DumaTau team continues to focus on the sustainability of wildlife corridors, as they have done since 1997. They believe that it is more vital than ever to protect large wildlife corridors of wilderness, like those within the vast Linyanti Wildlife Reserve – especially for the African elephant and wild dog that cover extensive ground.
Staying at Wilderness DumaTau offers you easy access to the Linyanti floodplain as well as the Savuti Channel, in fact, it’s the only concession from which you can access both. The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife, and is well-known for its elephant concentrations as they congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. General wildlife viewing is excellent year round including impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, Burchell’s zebra, giraffe, Cape buffalo, chacma baboon, vervet monkey, and warthog. Predator sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena are good. As well as day and night game drives, you can explore on nature walks or take to the water on motorboats or the river barge (depending on water levels).
