Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp

Botswana

Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp is a camp site situated on the banks of the main Okavango River, just outside the village of Sepupa in Botswana. Camp is approximately 60 km south of Shakawe and 330 km from Maun. The main tarmac road from Sehitwa to Shakawe will take you past Sepupa where you will turn right / left (depending on your direction) into the village of Sepupa, then again a right turn will take you on a gravel road for 2.5 km to the camp.

Swamp Stop is primarily a camp site where hosts welcome the self-drive / do-it-yourself camper / traveller / overlander. The camp do offer comfortable accommodation (not self-catering) in fixed twin tents with bedding and several river- and garden-facing chalets. Camp has recently acquired mains electricity and hope to eventually have a power point in each camp site.

Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp offers a fully stocked bar, evening meal & full breakfast (if booked in advance), bar snacks are also available throughout the day. Two swimming pools and a large ablution block, to make your stay both enjoyable & comfortable.

Whilst camp staff do not offer mokoro trails direct from our camp, they can transfer you and your party to Seronga + - 90 minutes by motor boat where you can deal direct with the Umvuvu Rest Camp, for the true mokoro trail experience. Tsodilo Hills, famous for their bushman paintings are approximately 60 km from Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp, easily accessible for either a daytrip or overnight stay.

Great fishing at certain times of the year, Tiger, Bream & Barbel the most common species, or just enjoy a day on the river, with a picnic lunch on an island, the choice is yours.

Bird watching is exceptional near Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp but unfortunately there is no large game. Hippos, crocs and Sitatunga are frequently spotted on a boat trips and at certain times of the year.
Just across the border into Namibia approximately 70 km is Mahango Game Reserve that can offer most of the big game if you are lucky. This reserve can also be visited on a day trip from Swamp Stop.
Ice is available for purchase. Chalets are serviced. No 4x4 is required to reach Sepupa Swamp Stop Rest Camp.