Abu's new Private Villa has been designed and built as a separate, private unit on the opposite side of the lagoon from Abu Camp. It boasts two large bedrooms with double four poster bed and a twin that can be converted into a double, as well as en suite facilities and a spacious sitting room - all on a raised teak deck beneath shady trees.

Magnificent old trees, including an African Ebony and Sycamore Fig, shade the multi-level teak decks which serve as a gathering point for the guests. Whilst most meals can be enjoyed al fresco, overlooking the lagoon, the hospitality area is dominated by the high peaks of an Afro-Bedouin styled tent that shelters a superbly appointed lounge and dining room. The decor items, redolent of everything that is African, would still look entirely at ease in a New York 5th Avenue apartment and the well-stocked bar and its never-ending supply of ice provide almost anything for which a guest would wish!

AT A GLANCE

• Private Villa - Number of rooms:
  One large suite consisting of:
  - 1 x twin bedded room (can be converted into a double)
  - 1 x double bedded room
• This suite accommodates 4 guests max (ideal for a family) and is located 5 minutes from Abu Camp across the lagoon.

Accommodation: -The emphasis here is on privacy and luxury in the middle of the African bush. The Private Villa has its own swimming pool and a resident butler. It is designed for a maximum of four people or a small family.

The Private Villa offers game drives, night drives, walks and Mokoro (dug out canoe) safaris, but does not offer any elephant interaction activities

Location
- On the western side of the Okavango Delta
- In a private concession area

Pricing / Child Policy
One rate January to December
- Children of all ages are welcome in the Private Villa, which comes with its own vehicle/guide for activities but excludes elephant activities.

Tent details:
- Luxury safari tents raised off the ground 
- Each tent has a viewing deck overlooking the lagoon
- En-suite bathroom with bath and shower
- Zippered entrances and roll down canvas on the windows. 
- Each tent is beautifully and individually furnished with mahogany four-poster beds or antique sleigh beds

Camp Description
- Situated in an ancient riverine forest surrounded by open grasslands, island sanctuaries and papyrus-fringed channels
- Luxury safari tented camp with pool
- Large canvas dining, bar and lounge area on a tiered teak deck
- A well-stocked library is available to all, with a number of reference books and beautiful coffee table books on Africa 
- Sundowners around a traditional camp fire

Game Viewing
Plains game is abundant in the area, from giraffe, zebra, elephant, impala, tsessebe and lechwe to wildebeest, buffalo and warthogs. The camp's resident pride of lion should announce their presence during your stay and you could hear them calling at night

Activities
Year round multi-activity camp:
- Day and Night game drives via 2 x open Land Rovers (each vehicle has 6 seats of which 4 are window seats) 
- Walking safaris 
- Water game viewing via mokoro 
- Bird watching

Suggested Daily Activity Schedule
Summer/Winter
05h00/06h00 - Wake up call. Light continental breakfast consisting of cereals, tea/coffee/juices and pastries to be served in the dining area.
05h30/06h30 - Depart on morning activity, returning to camp at approximately 10h00.
10h00/11h00 - Brunch will be served, this will consist of a selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.
From now until afternoon tea, guests will be at leisure. Bird walks, talks and a visit to the hide are informally offered.
16h00/15h00 - Afternoon tea will be served - this will consist of a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
16h30/15h30 - Depart on afternoon game viewing activity - drinks and snacks will be served for sundowners during the course of the activity.
19h30/19h00 - Return to camp (but could be later if good game sightings).
20h00/19h30 - Pre-dinner drinks and snacks are served at the pub.
20h30/20h00 - Three course dinner - generally speaking the starter and desert is served, whilst the main course is buffet style.
21h30/21h00 - Coffee and liqueurs will be served at the campfire.

Electricity & Water
- There is no electricity at the camp and all the lights and hot water is powered by solar batteries
- Video camera batteries can be charged and for this please bring a 220v adaptor for a three-pronged round plug.

Drinks Policy
All stocked drinks are included in the nightly tariff

Laundry Policy
Laundry is done on a daily basis and inclusive in the nightly tariff with the exception of "smalls" i.e. underwear, which are not washed due to local customs.

Extras Payment
Curios and tips/gratuities can be settled on check out. Payment can be made by cash (US$, British Sterling), travellers' cheques or Visa and Mastercard

Flying Times
To/from Maun: 30 minutes
To/from Kasane: 1 hr 30 minutes

Airstrip Details
Matsaudi airstrip located a short drive from camp
Airstrip co-ordinates: S19.24.18, E22.32.55
Length 1000 m

Gratuity Schedule
The following is the suggested gratuity schedule only and is subject to service standards:
Guides - US$10.00 per person per day
General Camp staff - US$5.00 per person per day
Mahouts or mokoro paddlers - US$5.00 per person per day
Specialist guides (if applicable) - US$10.00 per person per day