Okavango Hidden Gems
Okavango Hidden Gems Camps In the Okavango Delta
Okavango Hidden Gems operates intimate safari camps in NG32, a community-controlled concession in the south-eastern Okavango Delta.
The camps have a traditional safari feel, drawing on the simplicity and atmosphere of the early days of safari. Accommodation is comfortable and characterful, but intentionally unfussy, with the emphasis very much on the safari experience above all else. This also makes Okavango Hidden Gems a more affordable option than many of the Delta’s high-end camps.
NG32’s location is another advantage. Being relatively close to Maun makes the camps particularly accessible, with short, relatively affordable helicopter flights as well as the possibility of road transfers. This can make a considerable difference to the overall cost of an Okavango safari, particularly when compared with camps requiring longer light-aircraft transfers.
Sustainability and involvement with the local community are also important to the Okavango Hidden Gems approach. The camps are solar powered and off-grid, with an emphasis on sourcing produce, services and décor locally. The company is also involved in community initiatives in NG32, including honey farming and bee conservation projects.
NG32 has a mixture of habitats, and Okavango Hidden Gems currently has Amber River Camp and Little Maru in the concession.
also run a honey farming and bee conservation project. Okavango Hidden Gem’s camps benefit from the varied habitats of NG32.
Amber River Camp
Amber River Camp has a classic barefoot luxury style and welcoming atmosphere, it offers an intimate safari experience with just six tents. Located on a permanent water channel surrounded by palm treed islands, this area is always teeming with game.
Little Maru
If you are looking for old-world, authentic and pared down luxury evoking the first days of safari in the 1930s, Little Maru captures that spirit. The camp has only 3 tents and a maximum of 6 guests and offers intimacy and exclusivity in classic, comfortable canvas tents shaded by a grove of magnificent leadwood trees. Little Maru is located at the edge of a permanent lagoon is a magnet for bird and wildlife.
