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Oddballs' is situated on the edge of Chief's Island, deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is accessible by light aircraft only. On arrival you will be met at the airstrip and welcomed to the island. Accommodation is in 2mx2m dome tents, fully equipped, and set on elevated wooden decks shaded by reed shelters. Showers and ablutions are nearby.
The bar and lounge area has comfortable seating, and a raised viewing deck overlooks the sweep of the delta – the perfect place to watch the sun set over the palms, and view wildlife at the water's edge.
There is a comfortable lounge area and a raised viewing
platform right on the banks of the river. Hammocks
are everywhere, and enable you to relax during the
heat of the day whilst 'cramming up' on the wildlife
and bird population from Oddball's extensive library.
Activities are conducted by your own professional guide (a maximum of two guests per guide), a man of the swamp, born and bred. He has a mokoro (dug-out canoe) in which he will take you to nearby islands, where you will walk to view game and the spectacular landscape that is the Okavango. It might also be possible to visit his village, meet the elders and perhaps his family.
What sets Oddball's apart from other safari lodges
is the setting, the informality and above all the legendary
'skull bar', where you will be regaled with adventure
stories which are surely amongst the 'tallest' in Africa!
Subject to water levels, it is also possible to go camping. All equipment and provisions are packed into your mokoro as you set off with your guide for an unforgettable wilderness experience. Camping equipment is provided but you must bring your own sleeping bag - although these can be hired with advance notice at a nominal fee.
During your stay at Oddball's, you will have the opportunity
to go out on Mokoro
Trail. The first and last nights will be spent
at Oddballs , and for the middle nights you take your
guide and mokoro into the Okavango to camp out wherever
you find yourselves - a wilderness experience par excellence.
'Molly's', the provisions store at Oddball's will provide
you with camping equipment, food and all the 'little
necessities' of bush camping! Your Guide will find
a suitable campsite on the banks of the river and build
the fire for you. Whilst on Mokoro Trail your food
will be provided but you will be responsible for its
preparation.
The combination of Oddballs and a Mokoro Trail provides
the best overall 'Okavango Experience' for those who
don't mind roughing-it a little.
More than a place to stay, more than a base from which
to explore the Delta, Oddball's is Africa's ultimate
state of mind.
Click
here for a full itinerary of the Mokoro Trails
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