Okavango Delta
Chitabe Lediba
Chitabe Lediba camp is situated in the Chitabe Concession which covers 28,000 hectares of pristine Okavango wilderness. It borders the well-known Moremi Game Reserve and is nestled between two main river systems, the Gomoti to the east and the Santantadibe to the west.
The camp is intimate and private, with five tents and two family units, each with two adjoining bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms. The spacious Meru-style tents are built on raised decks with luxurious interiors; en-suite bathrooms complement the outdoor shower “with a view.” A dining area, lounge and pool with glorious views over the surrounding floodplains and a small lediba (a remnant lagoon that has become a waterhole), after which the camp is named. Game comes to drink from this water source often during the day.
Explore the area on morning and afternoon game drives, the evening drive usually returning after dark so as to get a chance at spotting the shyer nocturnal animals such as genet, civet, serval, porcupine and possibly aardwolf. Other wildlife seen in the area includes elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog which often steal the show.
What makes Chitabe unique even in the Okavango Delta is its wide variety of habitats within close proximity, ranging from classic Okavango scenery with llala palms dotting floodplains, open savannah and acacia woodlands. A finger of perennial swamps, inundated with water throughout the year, extends into the Chitabe Concession and the area is also dominated by seasonally flooded areas which transform over fifty percent of the concession from dry floodplains into a lush oasis, when the annual floodwaters meander through. All this gives rise to a surprising diversity of species, which allows Chitabe to offer guests a plethora of game viewing and birding experiences.
Facilities
Tented rooms, outdoor showers, swimming pool, dining room, bar and lounge.
Local Wildlife
A great range of plains animals and particularly well known for its predators including lions, leopards, cheetah, wild dog, genet, civet, serval and aardwolf.
Optional Activities
Game drives, night drives and walking safaris included on a shared basis.
Jonathan Morris
Area Specialist
Take time out to sit and watch the waterhole by the camp. The wildlife changes here by the hour with different birds and mammals arriving at varying times throughout the day. The intimate camp is ideal for small groups and families.
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Our best safari to date – exhilarating, luxurious, unforgettable.
We’re seasoned wildlife travellers, and the Letaka tented safari in Botswana exceeded all expectations. The experience offered exceptional access to nature, with wildlife roaming freely and unphased through camp – lions, wild dogs, honey badgers, and hyenas all made memorable appearances. Slightly scary, but utterly exhilarating.
Our guide was outstanding – deeply knowledgeable about wildlife, birds, plants, and geology, with expert tracking skills that consistently led us to the best sightings. They positioned the vehicle perfectly for photography, respected the animals’ space, and made us feel safe and cared for throughout. The camp staff were a formidable team, attentive and respectful, with thoughtful touches like hot water bottles in bed and inventive meals despite the challenges of cooking in the bush. The tented setup was surprisingly luxurious and deeply comfortable.
Game viewing was phenomenal: wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, leopards, bat-eared foxes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a spectacular murmuration of queleas at sunset. We even explored the majestic Baobab trees in Mababe reserve – an unforgettable moment. Thank you to the entire team for a truly exceptional safari. We’re already planning our next trip.