The new Wilderness Mokete luxury tented camp has opened in Mababe on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Spanning over 123,552 acres of private concession land, the area is a haven for safari enthusiasts seeking encounters with Africa’s wildlife.
Wilderness Mokete has nine en-suite canvas tents and a communal tented lounge area, linked by wooden walkways at ground level. Luxurious interiors and modern amenities, including inverter air conditioning and Wi-Fi in all bedrooms, complete the experience. Pretty cool: The luxury tented suites offer a retractable roof in the bedrooms, allowing guests to stargaze at night.
“While we’re confident the camp will offer an extraordinary stay with warm hospitality and a unique African-fusion menu, our focus is on the out-of-camp experience," said Joe Matome, caretaker and managing director of Wilderness Botswana. "Unusually, lions often spend the daylight hours on the hunt in Mababe, taking down buffaloes in and around the marsh, with hyenas in clans of up to 60 seen competing with them. With no other commercial properties in the area, our guests can choose to stay out on drives as long as they wish."
Mababe is an area of ecological significance, made up of three key habitats: grassland, wetlands and mopane woodland. It harbors a marsh that fills in the summer season, creating a wetland of nearly 6,425 acres, serving as a sanctuary for diverse wildlife and vital habitat for numerous bird species. Herds of buffalo in the thousands, the largest gathering in Africa, alongside abundant predators and massive elephant herds, occasionally accompanied by migrating zebras, all converge on the Mababe Marsh.
In line with its commitment to sustainability, the camp is fully off-grid, and utilizes renewable PV energy systems. Passive design principles, including maximized natural ventilation, wide overhangs for shade and a layered roof system further mitigate the camp’s environmental impact.
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