ODDBALLS CAMP

Oddballs Camp

Perched on the edge of Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Oddballs’ Camp offers a down-to-earth, immersive safari experience that celebrates simplicity, adventure, and authentic connection to nature. Accessible only by light aircraft, the camp is situated deep within the Moremi Game Reserve’s wilderness, providing unmatched access to one of Botswana’s most iconic and wildlife-rich areas.

Oddballs’ is ideal for adventurous travellers seeking an intimate, off-grid experience in a truly wild setting. With a strong focus on walking safaris and mokoro excursions, this legendary camp invites guests to explore the Delta the traditional way—quietly, respectfully, and close to the land.

Accommodations

Oddballs’ Camp features simple but comfortable canvas tents set on elevated wooden decks, each with a private open-air en-suite bathroom including flush toilets and bucket showers. The tents are shaded by thatch and offer panoramic views across the floodplains, creating a sense of solitude and immersion in the surrounding wilderness.

The main area is relaxed and communal, with a thatched lounge, dining area, and bar where guests come together over hearty meals and shared safari stories. A raised viewing deck and fire circle offer front-row seats to the Delta’s daily drama, from wandering elephants to dazzling sunsets.

Activities

Oddballs’ Camp is entirely focused on low-impact exploration, offering a unique alternative to vehicle-based safaris. All activities are conducted with private, personal guides—many of whom grew up in the Delta and bring generations of local knowledge to each experience:

• Walking Safaris: Accompanied by your personal guide, explore the wilderness of Chief’s Island on foot—tracking game, learning about the ecosystem, and experiencing the bush in its most raw and real form. Walks range from a couple of hours to full-day adventures with picnic lunches.

• Mokoro Excursions: Glide silently through narrow channels and reed-lined waterways in a traditional dugout canoe. This peaceful and timeless way of travel allows for close encounters with birdlife, frogs, and aquatic plants, and offers a deep sense of tranquility.

• Island Camping (Optional): For the more adventurous, Oddballs’ offers overnight mokoro trails and fly-camping experiences on remote islands, sleeping out under the stars with your guide and listening to the nighttime sounds of the Delta.

• Birding: The area’s rich habitat diversity supports an incredible variety of birdlife, making it a paradise for keen birdwatchers.

Additional Amenities

Oddballs’ Camp is all about getting back to basics without compromising the magic of the Delta:

• Wholesome, Home-Cooked Meals: Dishes are simple, tasty, and satisfying—served family-style to encourage camaraderie and storytelling.

• Sustainable Ethos: The camp operates with a minimal footprint, using solar energy, bucket showers, and locally sourced materials to ensure its presence remains in harmony with nature.

• Guiding Excellence: Every guest is paired with their own guide for the duration of their stay, ensuring a highly personalized and deeply enriching experience.

With its stripped-back charm, spectacular location, and a focus on meaningful engagement with nature, Oddballs’ Camp is a haven for those who want to disconnect from modern life and reconnect with the spirit of the Okavango Delta—one step, one paddle stroke, and one wild moment at a time.

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