Mapula Lodge

Mapula Lodge - Overview

Mapula Lodge enjoys a beautiful Okavango setting, overlooking a lively lagoon in a wildlife-rich corner of the Delta. Known for varied game viewing and strong predator sightings, the camp has long occupied a prime position. It is currently undergoing a complete rebuild under Desert & Delta Safaris and is set to reopen on 1st March 2027 with 12 rooms, marking a new chapter for this well-located camp.

Mapula Lodge - Full Report

Mapula is set within a private concession along the Selinda Spillway, the channel linking the Okavango Delta with the Linyanti system. The surrounding mix of dry land, riverine forest and seasonal floodplains creates a particularly varied habitat.

Currently undergoing a full rebuild, the camp is expected to reopen in March 2027 with 12 rooms under the management of Desert & Delta Safaris.

The lagoon attracts excellent birdlife, including wattled crane, carmine bee-eaters and African paradise flycatchers, making this a rewarding area for keen birders.

Game viewing is diverse and often very strong. Herds of elephant and buffalo move through the area, while lion are regularly seen. Leopard, cheetah and African wild dog are all present, while crocodile and hippo are common along the waterways. The shy sitatunga may occasionally be spotted, and plains game such as zebra, giraffe and a variety of antelope form part of the wider scene. Smaller predators, including serval and caracal, are also found here.

Activities focus on day and night game drives, with water-based activities such as mokoro and boating offered seasonally when water levels allow, typically during the flood months.

Set to reopen on 1st March 2027 with 12 rooms, the new camp will bring a fresh, professionally managed offering to this wildlife-rich area — marking a significant new chapter for Mapula in one of the Delta’s most exciting locations.

Mapula is set within a private concession along the Selinda Spillway, the channel linking the Okavango Delta with the Linyanti system. The surrounding mix of dry land, riverine forest and seasonal floodplains supports a wide range of wildlife and birdlife.

The lagoon attracts excellent birdlife, including wattled crane, carmine bee-eaters and African paradise flycatchers, making this a rewarding area for keen birders.

Larger game is equally strong. Herds of elephant and buffalo move through the area, while lion are regularly seen. Leopard, cheetah and African wild dog are all present, while crocodile and hippo are common along the waterways. The shy sitatunga may occasionally be spotted, and plains game such as zebra, giraffe and a variety of antelope form part of the wider scene. Smaller predators, including serval and caracal, are also found here.

Activities focus on day and night game drives, with water-based activities such as mokoro and boating offered seasonally when water levels allow, typically during the flood months.