Botswana

Abu

Q: How big is the Okavango Delta in Botswana?

The Okavango Delta in Botswana occupies an area of between 6 000 and 15 000 square kilometres.

Q: When is the best time to visit Abu Camp in the Okavango Delta?

Abu Camp can be visited all year round, with each season offering its own charm. The drier months, between July and October, offer seasonal game drive opportunities and higher concentrations of wildlife.

Q: What should I wear on a safari to Abu in Botswana

Less is more when packing for a safari in Botswana as luggage weight and size restrictions apply when travelling on Wilderness Air. The best colours for the bush are neutral - khaki, green and beige. Also be sure to pack long-sleeved shirts, mosquito repellent, sunglasses, and some good sunscreen. Don’t forget your camera and spare memory cards for some epic safari shots. And comfortable walking shoes for guided walking safaris.

Unforgettable Adventures

Marvel at vast elephant herds and iconic wildlife at Abu Camp in Botswana’s beautiful Okavango Delta.

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Wilderness Abu

An elegant, luxury safari camp in Botswana’s astonishing Okavango Delta.

Abu promises a wonderland of ever-changing habitats that invite you in to explore further. On foot, game drives or a thrilling helicopter ride. Marvel at the profusion of game and aquatic wildlife, and the predators that pursue them: lions, leopards and hyenas, as well as smaller carnivores.

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Wilderness Abu Botswana Wildlife Leopard

Abu moments

Birding here is exceptional - scan the skies for soaring raptors, and in the wetlands look for brilliant malachite kingfishers and rufous-bellied herons. Take to the skies on a helicopter safari and scan for epic wildlife crossing the serpentine channels - unforgettable.

Wilderness Abu Botswana Activities Boating

Wilderness Abu Botswana Okavango Delta Floodplains

Wilderness Abu Botswana Game Drive Vehicle

Abu moments

Birding here is exceptional - scan the skies for soaring raptors, and in the wetlands look for brilliant malachite kingfishers and rufous-bellied herons. Take to the skies on a helicopter safari and scan for epic wildlife crossing the serpentine channels - unforgettable.

Accommodation

A wildlife dream reflected in water. Set in a pristine riverine forest, Abu is an architectural marvel nestled among a leafy canopy of magnificent hardwood trees and a lagoon frequented by hippos, elephants and plains game. Each of the six luxurious suites features a private plunge pool sunk into the elevated deck with glorious views across the water. A serene sanctuary in the wild.

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Cuisine

We often remember our holidays through the food we enjoyed. And what could be more memorable than sharing delectable, nourishing cuisine, with loved ones in the Okavango wild? Our chefs use fresh and locally sourced ingredients with plenty of family-friendly options. Also on offer is a delicious eight-course tapas menu of local specialities served around the crackling fire.

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Abu

The Abu Private Reserve is the second-largest private wildlife management area in the Okavango Delta. Abu Camp overlooks an iconic Delta lagoon, and is surrounded by a remarkable mosaic of habitats and abundance of wildlife. The reserve provides both waterborne and land-based activities, showcasing the true diversity of the Okavango. This is explorer elegance at its most authentic.

Purpose

Facilities

Wildlife

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Activities

Our impact in the wild

Abu Camp provides sanctuary to the once-threatened Abu elephant herd, and is the base of a pioneering rewilding conservation project. Your stay with us helps protect these majestic, iconic creatures roaming the Delta’s floodplains, grasslands, and woodlands once again.

Gym

Work out in the wild with magnificent views over the lagoon and plains.

Library

Pick up a book from the library and learn more about the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta.

Massages

Unwind in the privacy of your luxury tent with a soothing massage.

Plunge pool

Cool off and relax in your private pool overlooking Abu’s lovely lagoon.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected to loved ones and friends back home.

Celebrate the Abu wilderness

Abu is set in 180 000 hectares (450 000 acres) of one of the most phenomenal wilderness areas in Africa. Each year, the Delta waters flow from catchment areas over 1000 km away into the Okavango to create this seasonal aquatic wonderland.

Purpose

Our impact in the wild

Abu Camp provides sanctuary to the once-threatened Abu elephant herd, and is the base of a pioneering rewilding conservation project. Your stay with us helps protect these majestic, iconic creatures roaming the Delta’s floodplains, grasslands, and woodlands once again.

Facilities

Gym

Work out in the wild with magnificent views over the lagoon and plains.