The magnificent and much underrated Mapula Lodge is located in the northern area of the Okavango Delta, just beyond the Moremi Game Reserve.  The Mapula Reserve is a private area which translates into offering exclusive ability to offer a full range of activities that otherwise couldn’t be done in national parks.

Nestled against a permanent lagoon (home to a large pod of resident hippos!) situated right on the “door steps” of the main complex of Mapula Lodge, the wilderness experience is guaranteed.

What makes Mapula Lodge special

“Mapula” which translates into “goddess of rain” in Tswana, the local language and offers guests a stunning position on the edge of the seasonal floodplains and brilliant access to the diversity of wildlife and environment in the area.

Mapula Lodge accommodates a maximum of 20 guests (often times never fully occupied) at any given time in a total of 10 twin chalets which can easily be converted to doubles or even provided with an extra bed for families traveling with children.

Recruiting their staff from the local villages proves Mapula Lodge concern for sustainability and makes for a very friendly family atmosphere, adding a much appreciated comfort to your stay.  The central complex is decorated in traditional thatch, with a relaxing lounge, dining area, modest sized library, curio shop and large deck sheltered by the canopy of an African ebony.  The lower deck has a small pool and loungers.  The decks make for the perfect perch for birding as the lodge is well positioned amongst the riverine vegetation and lagoon.

Mapula lodge has its own safari guides and together work with local trackers to seek out all the much desired big cat predators as well as –red lechwe, impala, kudu, zebra, wildebeest, steenbok, waterbuck, reedbuck, porcupine, hyena, jackal, genet, caracal, wild dogs and lion! (Just to name a few)

The Mapula Reserve is excellent for wildlife viewing, even though a section of the Okavango’s main buffalo fence runs through part of the reserve.  The wildlife all but ignores this and easily passes between at will.  Game drives operate on both sides of the fence and distance covered depends entirely on flood levels.

Activities at Mapula Lodge include:

• Day drives with guide and tracker
• Night drives with guide and tracker
• Walking
• Mokoro
• Private vehicle and guide (extra cost)
• Swimming pool at the main complex
• Cultural interaction at an authentic village.

Experience the calving season of December and January and benefit greatly by choosing this season to safari Botswana.

In Botswana’s Green Season –also the Low Season – there are some INCOMPARABLE specials.

The demand for Botswana safaris is high, while the supplies and services are low, thus making a safari to Botswana one of the most expensive of all other options.  Also, because flying between camps is common, this only adds to the cost.

However…

When planning your Botswana safari the low season (December – March) can be as much as 60% less than prices in the high season.  And that is still the all inclusive deal – meals, drinks, laundry, and activities. (Read more about Botswana’s Green Season Specials)

Botswana’s Green Season provides the opportunity to witness many of the areas game populations calve newborns that also attract predators and when combined…make for spectacular photographic opportunities!

Mapula Lodge is a 30 minute flight from Maun.

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