ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI ACCOMMODATION

ABU CAMP - OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

 

The elephant back safaris are based at Abu Camp on the western side of the Delta. Set in half a million acres of private concession, this tranquil shady corner of heaven is in a pristine wilderness area threaded by crystal waters. Surrounded by rolling grasslands, island sanctuaries and the papyrus-fringed channels which make this part of Africa unique, Abu Camp is the perfect spot from which to explore the mysteries and magnificence of this ancient land.

 

Guests at Abu stay for 6 days. The stay lets guests get to know not only each other, but also the elepants and their dedicated staff.

The large dining and bar area, raised on teak decking, provides a beautiful view of this pristine wilderness and is the perfect place to enjoy conversation and a sundowner.

Abu Camp's atmosphere is that of the ultimate house party created each week for ten guests. A ratio of four staff to each guest ensures the best of attention and service. Accommodation is in luxurious custom-designed tents, all raised on teak decking and overlooking a lagoon.

The mess and dining area is set on a large teak deck that winds its way around African Ebony and Sycamore Fig trees. An expert safari chef conjures up magnificent meals, and all tastes and dietary requirements are catered for. Sundowners are served in the shade of these majestic and ancient trees, and there is always plenty of ice on hand.

The lounge tent is the perfect place to relax in soft and comfortable chairs. A well-stocked library is available to all, with a number of reference books and beautiful coffee table books on Africa to be found. Pictures of Abu and the elephant family abound. In fact elephants are reflected everywhere, from charming ornaments placed by the baths, to carved elephants walking down the centre of the table at dinner time.

 

Other activities on offer include game drives in open vehicles, night drives, guided walks, or a day spent drifting silently through the water in a mokoro – the local form of dugout canoe.

From beginning to end, each day at Abu is magical.