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Stanleys Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
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A completely unique feature of Stanley's Camp is an educational experience with a group of semi-habituated African Elephants.
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Your Expected Experience:
Lodging: Stanley's Safari Camp consists of 8 safari tentsLocation: Situated on the southern tip of Chiefs Island, bordering the Moremi Game ReserveActivities: Mokoro (dugout canoe), game drives, game walks, walking with Elephants
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Guest accommodation consists of 8 safari tents. The superbly appointed tents exude classic Africa; handcrafted beds dressed with the finest linen, antique furniture individually selected, and oriental carpets that give a delightful glimpse of colonial Africa for an adequate vacation. The living area is raised on deck to offer extensive views over the surrounding floodplains. The structure has been built into the existing tree line; its main support being a large sausage tree.
Stanley's Camp offers some of the best game viewing in the Okavango, including Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog. One of the wonderful features is an educational experience with a herd of semi-habituated African Elephants. Spend a day learning about the Elephants and observing them up close in their natural environment.
Other activities available at Stanley's Camp include water safaris in mokoros (traditional dug-out canoes) and game drives in customised open 4X4 vehicles - including the rare opportunity of night drives. Due to the fact that Stanley's Camp is in a private concession, guests also have the exclusive option of walking with an armed professional guide.
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Elephant (Loxodonta Africana)
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The heartbeat of an Elephant averages at 28 beats per minute compared to humans which average at around 70 beats per minute. An Elephant's top mental ability is reached between age 30 to 45.
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Wild Dog
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These pack-hunting dogs have a complex social structure where the pups are coveted above all. They are one of Africa’s most formidable hunters and roam vast areas at a brisk trot. Once almost shot to extinction, their numbers are now increasing.
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