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Located in a secluded private concession in the southern region of the Okavango Delta, just 80km from Maun (or 23 minutes by helicopter), is a new collection of two tented camps, tailored to guests looking for authentic, natural luxury. On a permanent channel, bordering Moremi Game Reserve, South of Chitabe, this concession offers an exciting, game-rich safari year-round.
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Excellent service from the first email enquiry to the last goodbye! It is difficult to find the words to describe what an unbelievable experience we had at Amber River Camp. Friendly staff, comforts, lovely food and just overall amazing hospitality!
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 06 Nov 2022
We so glad you got to experience Amber River Camp. Thank you for your review. Kind Regards The Amber River Camp Team
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We had the incredible privilege of being able to visit Amber lodge. The transfer from Maun by helicopter was extremely efficient and never have I been sipping a gin and tonic in the wild so soon after the landing of an international flight, The staff were brilliant, food was outstanding, and the lodges were superb although you had to keep an eye out as we had wild dog, elephant, porcupine and other plains game passing through camp. I am an avid photographer and game drives, and camp life presented us with the opportunity for brilliant African landscapes, spectacular sunsets, a lot of bird life as well as the Lion, Leopard, Elephant and the full range of game that traverse the Delta. Most notably we had an impala run past our breakfast table with wild dog in hot pursuit, this resulted in a kill a mere 100m from camp. My wife also had elephant pass by while she was in the outside bath so an incredible up-close experience. All in all, an unbelievable experience, a particularly special Gem in the middle of Africa which is certainly worth a visit. We will certainly be back. Thanks very much to the entire team at Amber lodge. Mike and Delia Dux.…
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Responded 06 Nov 2022
Mike and Delia, thank you for staying at Amber River Camp and your lovely review. Best wishes The Amber River Camp Team
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Our arrival at Amber River Camp could not have been more spectacular, crossing the Okavango Delta by helicopter. Upon our arrival, the best group of people awaited us with a unique welcome, full of songs and hugs. Amber River Camp is a lodge in the middle of the delta, surrounded by animals and nature where the words "disconnection" and "happiness" become truly real. We spent the happiest and most surprising days of our trip there. The safaris are spectacular, throughout the day, and the illusion that everyone puts in that you get to see the largest number of animals make the experience even better. We were lucky to have the best of the best, Master, our guide, to whom we cannot be more grateful for all the moments we shared. From following animal tracks, to shared beer at sunset in the middle of nature. The best guide in the world and a great person. As for the lodge, the rooms are exquisitely luxurious. They have all kinds of details and make you feel at home. The views of the delta are incredible. As for the cuisine, we can only emphasize how spectacular each dish they offered was. Nothing to envy to a great restaurant in Madrid. Orini, the chef, puts real love into each dish she cooks and that reaches the diner. Our stay there was a gift for us, because if we really have to keep something from this place in our minds, it is all the people who are part of Amber River Camp. There are many who helped us to have the best possible stay, but I would like to give a special note to Ollie, whose smiles and conversations we will remember for a lifetime. I would also like to give a special mention to Kat, whose joy is contagious just by spending a minute with her. We would like to tell you much more, but we prefer that you yourself live the authentic experience of Amber River Camp, and you can only do that by going yourself.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Taryn Deneys, Sales at Okavango Hidden Gems
Responded 12 Sept 2022
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so excited to have Amber River up and running. We look forward to welcoming you to our camp in the near future.
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We spent 4 fantastic nights at Camp Maru and everyday was a highlight. Our ranger, Master, couldn't do enough for us and his skill and knowledge made the trip very special. The camp was superbly run and all the staff were very professional, cheerful and went out of their way to make our stay a special experience. The room was very comfortable, and the food was of a very high standard. We highly recommend Camp Maru.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Responded 25 Oct 2021
Thank you Steven for your wonderful review and for recommending Camp Maru. We hope you visit us again soon.
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Just completed 4 of the most magical days at Camp Maru. It's relatively unknown but won't stay that way! The beautifully appointed tents,a swimming pool where you can gaze over herds of elephants passing by or the map room where you can unwind and help yourself to ice cold drinks. The actual game drives were unbelievable under the guidance of Master. A tracker extraordinaire ,we followed lions and watched wild dogs hunting daily. But it was the small things...the African wildcats,the Genet,porcupine, bush baby,honey badgers and .....did I even mention the birds! The night drives searching for aardvark and only finding roaring lions. The owls. The snakes. This place is alive .lions walking through camp.hippos and hyenas disturbing the night silence. It truly is a slice of heaven. But none of it would matter if it wasn't for the unbelievable staff that go to every length to ensure your stay is memorable. And it was just that! From Rebecca at reservations to King Phil . You were amazing . And to Master,you are truly one! thank you.…
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 25 Oct 2021
Thank you Trevor for your review, so happy you loved your stay at Camp Maru. You got to see some amazing sighting.
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The Okavangu is a very special place and Camp Maru and its incredible staff allow you to experience it in a magical way. The food was simply excellent. The accomodation and setting incredible. Highly recommend this incredible place.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Responded 08 Oct 2021
Hi Chris We loved having you at camp. Thank you for your lovely review. We hope you come visit us again soon. Keep well The Camp Maru Team
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The most magical stay in the incredible Delta. The staff were incredible and nothing was too much trouble. Such an authentic experience in the heart of the bush with every luxurious comfort. We loved every minute of our stay- thank you Chester and your incredible team!
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 08 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review Nicola. The Camp Maru team look forward to welcoming you back, maybe even to our new Lodge - Amber River Lodge when it opens in April 2022
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We had such an amazing time. the staff are all so attentive, friendly & accomodating. Master was our extremely knowledgable guide, and TiTi ran the ship like a boss back at the camp. Nk's food was just delicious, we couldnt not eat every meal. the rooms are perfect, even the elephants wanted to come stay will us twice!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Responded 30 Jun 2021
Thank you for your awesome review. So glad you loved your stay at Camp Maru.
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What an incredible experience. We flew in to Camp Maun by chopper at low level in the afternoon and were met by the Team on the ground. From start to finish it was the most amazing time and from service to accommodation to Chester guiding us through the bush there was nothing spared. We learnt so much about animals, birds and trees and every outing was different. The most incredible thing that we noted was the change in terrain as we moved from "room to room" in the area. From grassland to Mopani forests to palm groves to wetlands. awesome. That was other than the kill we experienced...the 6 rogue male lions prowling the area...the shy leopard tracked at night by Chester (wow!). And so much more. every meal catered perfectly...and the tented accommodation was also just perfect. We wil be back....sooner rather than later. Our advice is....get there asap. …
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Responded 14 Jun 2021
Thank you so much for your incredible review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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The great thing about Camp Maru is its authenticity. Simply luxury made simple. The fact that there are no fences adds to the sensation of being in the wild, for real. Elephants, hippos and giraffes stroll around the tents at night and lions roar from not far away. Equally great are the staff. Our guide Chester astounded us with his wealth of knowledge of nature and wildlife. And he is a tracker of note. The abundance of wildlife we got to see was absolutely staggering. Kem, Phil, TT, OT and the rest of the staff are just wonderful and made us feel very welcome. The food was excellent, not silly Michelin stuff, but very lekker and varied. We stayed for five nights and enjoyed every minute. The choice we made to take the road trip in and the chopper out proved to be the right one. Of course there are some snags that need attention, but they are easily forgiven and forgotten in this paradise in the wild.…
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Responded 15 Jun 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review. How lovely that you got to experience 5 nights at Camp Maru. We hope you visit us again soon.
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