Pelo
Full Details
At a Glance
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Small intimate camp with just five tents overlooking the waterways of the Delta
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Located on a small island deep into the Okavango Delta
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Excellent camp for travellers on a budget
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Classic Okavango Delta ‘water-based camp’
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Mokoro, boating and fishing activities offered
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100% solar powered and carbon neutral camp
Pelo is situated on a beautiful heart shaped island within the Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta and offers predominately water-based safari activities. Take a traditional mokoro safari along the waterways of the Delta and witness the wildlife from this most natural of settings.
The wetlands are home to large herds of red lechwe and sitatunga antelope along with hippo and crocodile giving way to spectacular game viewing. The area is also known for its large concentrations of the endangered wattled crane along with slaty egrets, african skimmers and pel’s fishing owls.
Rooms
Room Exterior, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Bathroom, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Guest Room, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Room Exterior, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Pelo is a small camp of just five tents consisting of either twin or king size beds swathed in mosquito netting and comfortable soft furnishings and fittings. The en-suite facilities include an indoor shower and outdoor bucket shower, single vanity and separate w.c.
Out on your private wooden deck you’ll find breathtaking views of the Delta. Seating is provided to allow you to relax in comfort whilst gazing into never ending floodplains.
Facilities
The facilities on offer at Pelo include a fire pit with stunning views of the floodplain, ideal for pre-dinner drinks and a catch-up with your fellow guests. Meals are taken in the dining room or out in the traditional African boma where you sit under the stars.
A guest lounge, bar and pool complete the facilities on offer.
Dinning Room, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Lounge, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
pool, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Dinning Room, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Activities
Safari, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mokoro Trip, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Fishing, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Safari, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango Delta offers guests an opportunity to explore the wild bush of Africa in the experienced hands of highly qualified guides.
The perfect way to explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta is by traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), your guide with gently steer you through this stunning setting pointing out all the wildlife along the way, or simply meander through the Delta in a purpose built motor boat enjoying the magically scenery as you go.
Gallery
Birding, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Frog, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Hippo, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Birding, Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Facts
No. Rooms
5
Children
13 years and over
Childminding
No
Twin Beds
Available
Triples
No
Private Pool
No
Lodge Pool
Yes
Air-Conditioning
No
Room Fan
Yes
Indoor Shower
Yes
Outdoor Shower
Yes
Bath
No
In-Room Safe
Yes
In-Room Fireplace
No
In-Room TV
No
In-Room Massage
No
Spa
No
What's included:
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Accommodation (minimum 2 night stay required)
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All meals
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Twice daily scheduled camp activities
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Park fees
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Laundry
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All local drinks
Gym Equipment
Yes
Personal Bar
No
Telephone
No
Hairdryer
No
Laundry
Included
Check In / Check Out
14h00 / 10h00
Wheelchair Access
No
Power
220v AC
Internet Access
No
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard
Malaria Area
Yes
Airstrip
Yes
Sleep Out Platform
No
Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle
No
Land Based Activities
Bush Walks
Water Based Activities
Mokoro, Boating, Fishing
Optional Activities
Helicopter Flights, Cultural Experience
What's not included:
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Premium imported brands and champagne