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A Mokoro Safari in the Okavango Delta

The narrow waterways, the expansive papyrus lined channels and the lily congested waters of the Okavango Delta provide the perfect habitat for a plethora of wildlife. Hippos, crocodiles, elephants and a colourful array of birdlife flock to the magical paradise of the Okavango, which provides a sanctuary for Botswana's wildlife.[…]

Birdwatching in Botswana: Greater Painted Snipe

The greater painted snipe is a fascinating and unusual species of wader occurring in the marshy wetlands of Botswana and elsewhere. It is not a commonly seen bird, so when guests at Tuskers Bush Camp caught these two males wading and feeding in a pan in the privately owned concession[…]

Dagha Boys in the Delta at Xobega Island Camp

Buffalo bulls that group together are commonly known as dagha boys, which originates from their habit of rolling in mud - 'dagha' is the word for mud in Zulu, therefore, giving them this apt nickname! In the Delta, buffaloes are in heaven where they have abounding grass plains to graze[…]

Okavango Delta's Unique Red Lechwe Antelope

The red lechwe is a water-loving antelope, uniquely adapted to living in wetland areas like the Okavango Delta. Their powerful hind legs and thick, oily fur makes them especially adapted to leaping through water and marshy areas. At Xobega Island Camp, a herd of red lechwe was seen grazing near[…]

All in a Game Drive at Tuskers Bush Camp

Even better than being located in one of Botswana's best game viewing regions, is being located in a private concession spanning 365 000 hectares of mixed mopane woodland, tall mopane forests, kalahari acacia, and waterhole networks on the eastern border of Moremi Game Reserve. The wild, unfenced nature of Botswana's[…]

Pel's Fishing Owl Nesting at Xobega Island Camp

As if catching a mere glimpse of a Pel's fishing owl isn't breath-taking enough, Xobega Island is seasonally home to a breeding pair of these unique and elusive, large owls, offering guests at camp a very special sighting indeed. During the dry season when the water is lower, and therefore[…]

The Art of Tracking: Tips, Tricks, Signs and Wonderful Discoveries

Safari Super Moms: Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom

Botswana’s Safari Seasons: Wildlife, Weather & When to Visit