Ngepi Camp, your Okavango Swamp destination, built on an island in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta panhandle in the Caprivi strip, Namibia, offers private and overland campsites with all facilities & stunning en-suite tree houses where your feet are ‘in’ nature-on the river.
Unique ‘floating swimming’ pool in the river, Mokoro safaris, boat cruises, fishing, bird/village walks, game drives, bushman art trip, visits to Popa falls, lawn & shade.
The camp was started 20 years ago to entice the guests to enjoy the nature, and thereafter, to constructively fight for the environment elsewhere.
Ngepi Camp Accommodation
Ngepi Camp provides Tree houses, Bush Huts and camping as well as an exclusive luxury tree house, The Swirl. Every tree house is built to fit the tree structure thus not harming any of the trees in any way
Accommodation Options at Ngepi Camp
- Tree houses
- Bush Huts
- The Swirl
- Camping
Tree Houses
Every tree house at Ngepi fits the tree structure naturally, not harming the tree during or after construction.
The tree defined how the tree house was to be built, thus each is different and with the house placed on the eastern side of the tree, the house will receive the blessing of afternoon shade.
Tree House Facilities
- Simple decor
- Roll down reed walls
- Evaporative air-conditioning
- Open air en-suite shower
- Solar powered electricity from 10AM to 10PM
- Linen and towels provided
- Mosquito nets
- Hand was laundry service available
- Fireplaces availble but not equipped for self-catering
- Bring own BBQ grid
Bush Huts
A rustic thatched hut that is perfect for families. Each Bush Hut has two half walled rooms, one with a double bed and one with a single bed with its own private open aired bathroom. In the private garden of the Bush huts one can truly become one with nature.
BBQ areas allow you to make a fire however Bush Huts are not equipped for self-catering
Bush Hut Facilities
- Two half walled rooms
- One doule bed
- Two single neds
- Suited for a family
- Linen and towels provided
- Mosquito nets
- Hand was laundry service available
- Solar powered electricity from 10AM to 10PM
- Fireplaces available but bring own grid
- Not equipped for self-catering
- Private open aired bathroom
The Swirl
The Swirl is a luxury Tree House. As is the case with all other tree houses, The Swirl is built to fit the structure of the trees it is built on. It is also designed so you can watch the sunrise while lying in bed.
The Swirl has an amazing view of the river, a King sized bed and a sky-light shower like no other. It is also equipped with a small kitchenette with basic self-catering equipment for 2 guests.
The Swirl Facilities
- King sized bed
- Solar power electricity from 10AM to 10PM
- En-suite bathroom with skylight shower
- Linen and towels included
- Mosquito nets
- Hand wash laundry service available
- Wi-Fi at Bar area
- Small kitchinette
- Equipped with basic self-catering supplies
Camping
Most campsites are situated along the river’s edge with a grass camping area and adjacent parking space for vehicles, trailers and caravans.
Each site is equipped with 220V Solar powered electricity point, river water tap and BBQ area.
Our Bush campsites are slightly more secluded however they have no
river view.
Camping Facilities
- Solar energy from 10AM to 10PM
- Fireplaces available but bring own grid
- Shared open aired ablutions
- Hand wash laundry service available
- Wi-Fi at Bar and reception area
Ngepi Camp Amenities
WIFI is available at the lounge and reception area. There is a crocodile save swimming pool in the river so that guests can enjoy the water in a safer environment. BBQ facilities are present however you need to bring your own grid.
Facilities at Ngepi Camp
- Crocodile safe swimming pool in the river
- Outdoor fireplace
- BBQ facilities
- Bar and Lounge
- Free parking
- Public Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
What To Do at Ngepi Camp
Adventure is at the heart of the Ngepi Camp experience. Enjoy our unique ‘floating swimming’ pool in the river, mokoro safaris, boat cruises, fishing, bird/village walks, game drives, and more. Or, relax in the world-famous “Croc” Pool and soak in the beauty of the Namibian delta.
Activities
- Sunset boat cruises
- Mokoro Trips
- Fishing Trips
- Mahango Park Game Drives
- Guided game drives
- Guided bird watching expeditions
- River rafting
Things to See
- Kavango river
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Wild Game