Land-focussed Okavango camps
Not all of the Okavango Delta is a watery wilderness – amongst the wetlands are large tracts of dry land made up of woodlands, grasslands, and seasonal floodplains. It’s these drier areas that play host to the delta’s world-famous game viewing XXX wildlife sightings.
The delta’s premier land-based camps focus on early morning, late afternoon and night game drives in wildlife-rich regions known for consistently good predator sightings.
Pros:
- Hands down, some of Africa’s best big game viewing, away from the crowds
- Great chance of seeing the big five and other big cats
- Varied habitats and stunning scenery
Cons:
- Some land-based camps don’t offer any water activities
3 great land-based Okavango camps:
Abu Camp
Abu concession
text

Abu Camp elephant ride at sunset
Camp Moremi
Xakanaxa concession (Moremi Game Reserve)
Camp Moremi is a truly authentic tented camp, complete with treehouse! The camp is located in the Moremi Game Reserve, overlooking the Xakanaxa Lagoon, and offers superb boat excursions to explore the delta.

Camp Moremi, hidden in the lush Okavango vegetation
Chief’s Camp
Mombo concession (Moremi Game Reserve)
Chief’s Camp is to the south of this wonderful concession, famed for its big game sightings. Recently rebuilt, the camp offers both game drives and access to water for mokoro excursions.

Chief’s Camp from the water
Chitabe Lediba Camp
Chitabe concession
text

Chitabe Lediba pool area
Duba Plains Camp
Duba concession
text

Accommodation at Duba Plains Camp at dusk
Khwai River Lodge
Khwai concession
text

Belmond Khwai River Lodge bedroom with a view
Little Mombo
Mombo concession (Moremi Game Reserve)
text

Little Mombo camp by dusk
Mombo Camp
Mombo concession (Moremi Game Reserve)
text

Mombo Camp communal area
Okuti Camp
Xakanaxa concession
text

Okuti Camp accommodation pods
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Chitabe concession
text

Sandibe guest area at sunset
Research and book Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge on Tripadvisor
Shinde Camp
Shinde concession
Set on the edge of the Shinde Lagoon, Shinde Camp’s safari tents each offer stunning views across the floodplains, and the chance of spotting game whilst relaxing at camp between safari activities.

Sunset views from Shinde Camp
Xakanaxa Camp
Xakanaxa concession (Moremi Game Reserve)
Xakanaxa amp has wonderful communal areas that give guests the space to appreciate the unique location of this tented camp. The Xakanaxa region is considered one of the Okavango’s finest for big game, and the quality of the safaris here don’t disappoint.

Sublime delta views from Xakanaxa Camp
Map of recommended Okavango Delta dry lodges
Here’s a map of all recommended Okavango Delta lodges, split by colour into camps focussed water (orange), land (purple), and those which offer a mix of similar-quality water and land activities (blue):
So how did the camps listed above make our list of best dry camps in the Okavango? We pulled them together through a combination of online research, input from visitors to the website, and in some cases visiting the lodge ourselves as paying guests.
As you continue your research into Okavango Delta water-based camps, it’s worth noting that all accommodation in the Okavango Delta is graded by the Botswana Tourism Organisation. If you use the BTO in your research, please bear in mind that whilst they’re able to provide an indication of the quality of each camp, it’s extremely difficult to use a standard grading system to get across the ambiance and levels of personal service available at these unique camps.
Have you been an on Okavango Delta safari in a dry camp and have something to share about your trip? If so, please let us know in the comments section below, because sharing is caring!