Daunara Safari Camp
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Daunara Safari Camp

Botswana

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Experience the Okavango Delta from a community-run camp, connect with nature, local culture, and the pulse of Botswana’s wildest waters
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Stays

Classic safari tents on raised decks with en suite bathrooms, private verandas, and lagoon views. Main camp area with lounge, open dining, fire pit, and riverfront deck.

Adventures

Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions. Boat cruises. Guided bush walks. Birdwatching. Cultural village visits. Fishing. Sundowners. Photography.

Features

Authentic, eco-friendly camp. Locally staffed and owned. Direct water access. Delta wildlife and birdlife at your doorstep. Personalized guiding. Cultural immersion.

Only Here

Daunara Safari Camp is perfect for families, couples, solo adventurers, and anyone seeking real connection to the Okavango’s people and nature, ideal for slow travel and community-minded explorers.

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Okavango with a Heartbeat

Best for travelers who want off-the-grid adventure, mokoro days, genuine community hospitality, and Delta wildlife. Suitable for couples, families, and solo explorers.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

At Daunara, every day is wild and real, mokoro rides, birdlife, bush walks, and cultural experiences run by those who call the Delta home
Mokoro Safaris
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Glide the Delta

Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.

Guided Bush Walks
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Walk with locals

Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.

Boat Cruises
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Delta by sunset

Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.

Village Visits
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Connect and learn

Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.

Birdwatching
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Wings of the Delta

Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.

Fishing
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Cast and relax

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.

Daunara Safari Camp Sustainability In Action

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Delta Roots, Wild Future

Daunara is community-owned, your stay directly supports local jobs, conservation education, and protecting the Okavango’s unique heritage.

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Let us plan your Okavango adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

At Daunara, every day is wild and real, mokoro rides, birdlife, bush walks, and cultural experiences run by those who call the Delta home
Mokoro Safaris
Details +
Less -
Glide the Delta

Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.

Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Walk with locals

Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.

Boat Cruises
Details +
Less -
Delta by sunset

Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.

Village Visits
Details +
Less -
Connect and learn

Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.

Birdwatching
Details +
Less -
Wings of the Delta

Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.

Fishing
Details +
Less -
Cast and relax

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.

Daunara Safari Camp Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">mokoro adventures, remote floodplains and handcrafted simplicity <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring traditional delta living</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Roots, Wild Future

Daunara is community-owned, your stay directly supports local jobs, conservation education, and protecting the Okavango’s unique heritage.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us plan your Okavango adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.

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Choose Your Experience

At Daunara, every day is wild and real, mokoro rides, birdlife, bush walks, and cultural experiences run by those who call the Delta home
Mokoro Safaris
Details +
Glide the Delta

Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.

Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Walk with locals

Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.

Boat Cruises
Details +
Delta by sunset

Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.

Village Visits
Details +
Connect and learn

Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.

Birdwatching
Details +
Wings of the Delta

Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.

Fishing
Details +
Cast and relax

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.

Daunara Safari Camp Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">mokoro adventures, remote floodplains and handcrafted simplicity <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring traditional delta living</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Roots, Wild Future

Daunara is community-owned, your stay directly supports local jobs, conservation education, and protecting the Okavango’s unique heritage.

View Fact Sheet
Book Now
Let us plan your Okavango adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.

Daunara Safari Camp Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">mokoro adventures, remote floodplains and handcrafted simplicity <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">honouring traditional delta living</span> with intention</h2>

Delta Roots, Wild Future

Daunara is community-owned, your stay directly supports local jobs, conservation education, and protecting the Okavango’s unique heritage.

View Fact Sheet
Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.
Book Now
Let us plan your Okavango adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.

Choose Your Experience

At Daunara, every day is wild and real, mokoro rides, birdlife, bush walks, and cultural experiences run by those who call the Delta home
Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.
Mokoro Safaris
Details +
Less -
Glide the Delta

Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.

Explore the Okavango’s silent channels in a mokoro and see birds, hippos, and the magic of the wetlands.
Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.
Guided Bush Walks
Details +
Less -
Walk with locals

Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.

Join community guides on interpretive walks to learn tracks, plants, and the stories of the wild.
Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.
Boat Cruises
Details +
Less -
Delta by sunset

Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.

Evening cruises for hippos, elephants, and unforgettable sunsets on open water.
Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.
Village Visits
Details +
Less -
Connect and learn

Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.

Spend time in a local village, share meals, stories, and traditional culture.
Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.
Birdwatching
Details +
Less -
Wings of the Delta

Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.

Spot kingfishers, bee-eaters, herons, and more. Delta is a paradise for birders.
Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.
Fishing
Details +
Less -
Cast and relax

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.

Try your hand at catch-and-release fishing in the Delta’s pristine waters.
Why you'll stay forever
Signature Daunara Safari Camp Experiences
Mokoro Excursions

Traditional dugout canoe trips for peaceful wildlife and bird watching on the Delta’s channels.

Traditional dugout canoe trips for peaceful wildlife and bird watching on the Delta’s channels.
Community Ownership

Run and staffed by local people, offering authentic culture and direct community benefit.

Run and staffed by local people, offering authentic culture and direct community benefit.
Lagoon-Front Setting

All tents face the water, with wildlife and stunning Okavango scenery right outside your door.

All tents face the water, with wildlife and stunning Okavango scenery right outside your door.
Guided Bush Walks

Walk with expert local guides for a ground-level view of the Okavango’s flora and fauna.

Walk with expert local guides for a ground-level view of the Okavango’s flora and fauna.
Cultural Experiences

Village visits, storytelling, and traditional activities with community hosts.

Village visits, storytelling, and traditional activities with community hosts.
Eco-Friendly Operations

Solar power, sustainable materials, and low-impact design keep the Delta wild and pristine.

Solar power, sustainable materials, and low-impact design keep the Delta wild and pristine.
MEET
YOUR HOST
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Our mokoro trip was unforgettable and meeting the local team made this the most meaningful safari we’ve done.

Jacob M,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

Loved the quiet, wild setting and the chance to connect with community members. The Delta at Daunara is pure magic.

Nia T,
March 2024,
Expedia

Beautiful tents, great guides, and amazing birdlife make this camp feel like home in the wild.

Sophie W,
February 2024,
Trustpilot
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Location
Botswana / Africa
-19.2817, 23.0281
Daunara, Okavango Delta, Botswana
NEAREST AIRPORT
Maun International Airport (MUB)
Fly to Maun, 2-hour road and boat transfer to camp. Daunara team will greet you.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
June to October
June to October for dry season, best water levels, mokoro trips, and wildlife. November to April for green scenery, birdwatching, and more privacy.

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Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.
Book Now
Let us plan your Okavango adventure

Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom Daunara itinerary. Delta safaris, village visits, mokoro tours, and family or private bookings.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Daunara Safari Camp
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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icon-chevron-right

Our mokoro trip was unforgettable and meeting the local team made this the most meaningful safari we’ve done.

Jacob M,
April 2024,
TripAdvisor

Loved the quiet, wild setting and the chance to connect with community members. The Delta at Daunara is pure magic.

Nia T,
March 2024,
Expedia

Beautiful tents, great guides, and amazing birdlife make this camp feel like home in the wild.

Sophie W,
February 2024,
Trustpilot