Seba Camp Photo: Wilderness Safaris
Country: Botswana Location: Okavango Delta Style: Luxury Tented Camp Activities: Land and water based (seasonal) Seba Camp has been designed to blend into the ancient riverine forest of majestic hardwood trees like sycamore fig and leadwood against which it is built.
Overlooking a perennial lagoon with prolific birdlife and resident pods of hippo, Seba Camp has 8 well-appointed, spacious tents elevated from the ground with each celebrating one of the different tribes of Botswana through vibrant décor. Every tent has an en suite bathroom and a private deck with views of the perennial lagoon and the wildlife passing by. Seba Camp has 2 family suites to accommodate children. These suites have 2 connected, en suite double bedrooms as well as an upstairs lounge with a pull-out sleeper couch. There is ample space for children, including a built-in 'tree-house' and an elevated deck which has its own small swimming pool and sandpit. Well lit paths lead to the communal dining area, bar and a lounge / library stocked with reference and pictorial books. As they are raised on a saligna deck, spectacular vistas greet you in all these areas. Seba Camp also has a secluded swimming pool to refresh and relax in after a game drive. Gourmet meals are served, usually al fresco, in the dining area: 5-star cuisine and superb dinners follow cocktails shared by guests, researchers and guides around a traditional campfire. |
 Photo: Wilderness Safaris  Photo: Mike Myers  Photo: Wilderness Safaris |
The camp is named after Seba, one of the elephants 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.
He and a number of elephants that were released back into the wild have now formed their own herd near Seba Camp.
The interaction between these and the wild elephant herds in the area provides rich fodder for research teams from Bristol University in the UK. You can observe the researchers at work, often in close proximity to the elephant herds. Guides are always happy to drive visitors to see a released elephant and its wild companions when they are in the vicinity of Seba Camp.
The large elephant population aside, a seasonal abundance of game graces the area: giraffe, zebra, impala, wildebeest, tessebe and lechwe. Lion frequent the greater region and herds of buffalo are also occasional visitors to Seba Camp.
Bird enthusiasts will be pleased to know that over 380 species are found in the region.
During winter Seba Camp is transformed into a water camp, with water-based activities taking precedence - such as mokoro and motorboat excursions, including fishing as an option.
He and a number of elephants that were released back into the wild have now formed their own herd near Seba Camp.
The interaction between these and the wild elephant herds in the area provides rich fodder for research teams from Bristol University in the UK. You can observe the researchers at work, often in close proximity to the elephant herds. Guides are always happy to drive visitors to see a released elephant and its wild companions when they are in the vicinity of Seba Camp.
The large elephant population aside, a seasonal abundance of game graces the area: giraffe, zebra, impala, wildebeest, tessebe and lechwe. Lion frequent the greater region and herds of buffalo are also occasional visitors to Seba Camp.
Bird enthusiasts will be pleased to know that over 380 species are found in the region.
During winter Seba Camp is transformed into a water camp, with water-based activities taking precedence - such as mokoro and motorboat excursions, including fishing as an option.
