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Seba Camp, blending beautifully into an ancient riverine forest of majestic hardwood trees, is situated in the diverse and productive Abu Concession.
The camp is named after Seba, one of the elephants historically released from nearby Abu Camp. As a baby, Seba starred in the Walt Disney movie, Whispers, that was filmed in the area. The word “seba” means whisper in the local language.
The Camp is set in a wildlife wonderland overlooking a perennial lagoon. Its riverine situation in a forest of majestic hardwood trees plays host to prolific birdlife, while on the concession a variety of land and water game-viewing activities ensure that Seba Camp delivers a classic Okavango Delta safari experience.
The Seba Camp area is known for its large elephant population. In addition, unlike the permanently inundated areas of the Okavango Delta, the habitats around Seba Camp vary greatly, allowing for an abundance of general game viewing, including giraffe, zebra, antelope such as impala, tsessebe, lechwe and wildebeest, and buffalo and warthog. Leopard are common, and hyaena and African wild dog are also regularly seen, while a number of lion have moved into the area, and can sometimes be heard roaring at night.
Rooms
Eight luxury tents include two designed for families, with interconnecting bedrooms and plunge pools.
Set in a riverine forest of majestic hardwood trees and overlooking a perennial lagoon with prolific birdlife and visiting pods of hippo, Seba Camp has eight raised, well-appointed and spacious tents, each with en-suite bathroom and private deck, and each celebrating a different tribe of Botswana through vibrant décor.
Seba Camp has two family suites to accommodate groups of varying sizes. One has an open lounge on the upper deck while the other has a loft room suitable for older children or adults. There’s also an elevated deck with its own small swimming pool. Well-lit paths lead to the communal bar and dining area, a lounge-library and a secluded swimming pool to refresh and relax in after a game drive.
Standard Tent(s)
There are six twin bed tents. The beds can be moved together to make a double bed. There is one twin bedded guide/pilot room.
Family Tent #4
Family tent number 4 has 2 bedrooms and a loft, sleeps a maximum of four guests . The Family tent has its own plunge pool, toys/game selection for children and two bathrooms.
Family Tent #8
Family tent number 8 has 3 bedrooms and sleeps a maximum of six . The Family tent has its own plunge pool, toys/game selection for children and two bathrooms.
Facilities
There is a communal dining area, bar and a lounge-library – replete with reference and pictorial books. This area is raised on a saligna deck offering guests spectacular vistas in all directions.
The camp also has a secluded swimming pool to refresh and relax in between safaris. Gourmet meals are served, usually al fresco, in the dining area: five-star cuisine and superb dinners follow cocktails shared by guests, researchers and guides around a traditional campfire.
Activities
Seba Camp – Kids’ Activities
Entertaining activities led by dedicated staff (adults can join in too) encourage children to learn about and fall in love with wildlife and nature. These include basic photography and catch-and-release fishing for older children, while our younger guests can paint with natural bush powder-paints or make a scrapbook.
Seba Camp – Birding
The birding around Seba Camp is exceptional. Particularly exciting sights include: malachite kingfisher, white-browed coucal, Luapula cisticola, pied kingfisher, rufous-bellied heron and great egret.
Seba Camp – Fishing
Fishing with a limited supply of basic equipment is on offer seasonally on a catch-and-release basis.
Seba Camp – Nature Walks
On request, nature walks with skilled, armed guides are wonderful ways of getting close to nature and observing the smaller things you miss when travelling by vehicle.
Seba Camp – Boating
Water-level dependent, boating is another idyllic form of water wildlife viewing.
Seba Camp – Mokoro Excursions
Glide silently through pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro or traditional-style dugout canoe, giving a unique perspective of the diversity of life both big and small in this fascinating ecosystem.
Seba Camp – Night Drives
Exploring the concession by night yields fascinating sights of the lesser-seen nocturnal animals including predators who often hunt at night, from hyena to owls.
Seba Camp – Game Drives
With a splendid diversity of habitat there are a multitude of species to encounter on our open Land Rovers accommodating a maximum of seven people – thus allowing each guest a ‘window’ seat.
