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I heard a strange squawk as we passed a stand of trees.
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What kind of bird is that?
Its a tree squirrel, Diesel replied.
Why are you calling, Mr. Tree Squirrel?
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With few other camps nearby, a trip here feels particularly special.
While the details are lovely, their understatedness allows the natural beauty of the setting to shine.
A day at North Island begins early.
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I was already up when Diesel rapped on our door a little after 5 a.m. the following day.
Still, he deciphered everything: That wail?
A family of elephants nearby.
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What sounded like a chorus of baritone kazoos?
Those hippos in the lagoon.
In the afternoon, tea was served, followed by another drive.
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Neither Caleb nor I had ever seen a leopard in the wild.
It was smaller than the creatures of my imagination, yet somehow also more imposing.
Wow, I kept whispering.
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Neither Diesel nor Caleb nor I had anything left to say.
Heres what you oughta know about North Island Okavango.
Food and Drink
The cuisine at North Island Okavango is best described as abundant and eclectic.
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Going for a morning game drive?
Your guide travels equipped with an array of fresh-baked cookies, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
A traveling bar with snacks so you dont drink on an empty stomach.
Meals are served family-style.
After cocktails by the fire pit, everyone gathers around the long, wooden dinner table.
The chef, Mr. T, told us he sources local and regional ingredients whenever possible.
Activities and Amenities
Two game drives per day are included.
Optional activities include fishing, hot-air balloon rides, and helicopter excursions.
I grew up cutting grasses and taking them to the village on mokoro, Zone recalled.
People collect the roots.
It tastes like chicken and also like a potato, Zone said.
A chicken-flavored potato is so nice.
On the banks, a group of fishermen was trying to catch bream.
One shouted out to Zone that a hippo was downriver: A very aggressive one.
It stayed hidden under the water’s surface, but we did see one enormous crocodile sunning itself.
Family-friendly Offerings
Tents can be set up to accommodate two adults and two children.
Children over six are welcome and the camp is especially suitable for an extended family traveling together.
Location
The gateway to the Okavango Delta is Maun International Airport in Botswana.
(The offer is available for 12 months from the wedding date.)
