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Six zebras standing and grazing in shallow water among green grasses, seen from above. — Across the flooded grassland

A bare branch leaning over a pool of water beneath golden evening clouds. — The last light

A sense of place.

The camp, its people and the water and wildlife beyond. A collection of photographs from Cha Cha Metsi and the Delta.

Warm canvas, open water and familiar faces. Small details and wide horizons, seen through the course of a stay.

Explore the photographs

Black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a patterned head wrap and holding a water lily. — A lily in hand

The camp, in photographs.

From quiet corners under canvas to the last light on the water. Explore the places, people and encounters that give a stay its character.

A wicker trunk and tray in front of cushioned armchairs in a dark camp lounge. — A place to settle

An adult giraffe and a calf walking through grass in front of low green trees. — In step

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 01 / 07
Photographs 01–09

Three cheetahs beside a weathered tree, including one standing on a raised branch beneath a pastel sky. — A higher vantage point
Cheetahs gather around a weathered tree, with one poised on a branch.

A herd of elephants wading among green grasses, reflected in shallow water beside a wooded island. — Together through the wetland
An elephant herd moves through shallow water and bright green grasses.

An elephant standing in shallow water among flowering water lilies and reeds beneath a blue sky. — Among the water lilies
An elephant wades through a pool dotted with water lilies.

A leopard resting on a broken tree stump in golden grass, with softly blurred woodland behind. — In the golden grass
A leopard rests on a weathered stump in warm light, surrounded by golden grass.

A group of riders on horseback splashing through shallow water, led by a spotted horse. — Water beneath the hooves
Riders and horses splash through shallow water in warm light.

A leopard cub resting its front paws on a large weathered log, looking towards the camera. — A small lookout
A leopard cub peers over the edge of a broad, weathered log.

A safari vehicle driving through a shallow water channel towards elephants in a grassy clearing with tall palms. — Across the clearing
A safari vehicle crosses a shallow channel as elephants move through a palm-dotted clearing.

Riders on horseback wading through deep floodwater beneath warm evening-coloured light. — Following the waterline
A line of riders and horses makes its way through flooded grassland.

A blue-and-orange kingfisher with a red beak and feet perched on a diagonal green stem. — A flash of colour
A blue-and-orange kingfisher balances on a slender green stem.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 02 / 07
Photographs 10–18

A furnished tented lounge with hanging lanterns, cushioned armchairs and a wooden drinks table. — Under the lanterns
Hanging lanterns light a lounge filled with armchairs, lamps and a wooden drinks table.

A broad pool of still water reflecting trees and clouds in warm evening light. — The water's edge
Clouds and trees are reflected in the still water at the edge of the grassland.

A tented bedroom with a white bed, curtains and an open view towards a veranda and wetland. — Wake to the view
Light falls across the bed, with the water visible beyond the veranda.

Black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a patterned head wrap and holding a water lily. — A lily in hand
A quiet portrait, with a water lily held against a light shirt.

A wicker trunk and tray in front of cushioned armchairs in a dark camp lounge. — A place to settle
Cushioned armchairs surround a wicker table in the shaded lounge.

An adult giraffe and a calf walking through grass in front of low green trees. — In step
A giraffe and calf walk through the grass together.

A rider on a grey horse splashing through shallow water in green grassland. — Through the shallows
A horse and rider move through water between bright green grasses.

A white water lily on a slender stem surrounded by round green lily pads. — Among the lily pads
A single pale bloom rises above the dark water.

Two women wearing broad-brimmed hats beside an outdoor drinks table, one pouring into a glass. — A drink together
Two guests share a smile as a drink is poured at the outdoor table.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 03 / 07
Photographs 19–27

Aerial view of elephants among shallow pools, golden grass and scattered trees. — From above
Elephants move between shallow water, golden grass and scattered trees, seen from above.

An open lounge with cushioned chairs and a wicker tray overlooking grass and water. — The view from the lounge
Beyond the armchairs and woven trays, the open lounge looks across grass towards the water.

A black-and-white bird with a curved yellow bill perched on a wooden breakfast table beside bowls and a glass lamp. — An unexpected breakfast guest
A bird perches beside breakfast bowls and a glass lamp, bringing a little wildlife to the table.

Black-and-white photograph of two people standing in small boats with long wooden poles among reeds. — Along the reeds
Two polers guide their boats through a narrow, reed-lined waterway.

A shaded lounge with wicker chairs and a low table beyond the edge of a swimming pool. — By the pool
Shaded chairs and a low table wait just beyond the water.

An antelope with curved horns standing in golden grass and looking towards the camera. — A moment in the grass
An antelope pauses in tall, sunlit grass, its curved horns clear against the soft background.

An open illustrated book beside a backgammon board and wooden boxes on a patterned tabletop. — An unhurried afternoon
An open book and a backgammon board share a table with small wooden boxes.

A bare branch leaning over a pool of water beneath golden evening clouds. — The last light
A bare branch and evening clouds are reflected in still, shallow water.

Light-coloured shirts and jackets hanging on a wooden rail beneath a broad-brimmed hat in a dark tent. — Ready for the day
Light catches a rail of clothes and a hat inside the tent.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 04 / 07
Photographs 28–36

A small bird in flight with vivid blue wings and a long tail against grass. — A flash of blue
Bright blue wings spread against the muted green grass.

A woman in a hat and white shirt seated in a wooden boat on calm water beside reeds. — Close to the water
A seated guest watches the reed-lined channel from a wooden boat.

An elephant wading through a narrow water channel between tall grasses, seen from above. — A channel of its own
An elephant moves through a dark ribbon of water, framed by reeds and lily pads.

An elevated view of canvas tents among trees beneath a blue and pink twilight sky. — Twilight over the tents
Tented rooms sit among the trees as the sky deepens to blue and pink.

Cushioned chairs around a wicker trunk and tray holding a camera in an open-sided lounge. — Gathered around the table
Soft seats, woven textures and a small camera sit together in the lounge.

Two large black-and-white birds with bare pink necks and long bills standing in grass. — Side by side
Two long-billed birds stand together at the edge of the grass.

A woman looking through binoculars beside a chestnut horse, with a white horse behind her. — A closer look
A woman raises her binoculars, with horses gathered around her in warm light.

A round cake dusted with icing sugar and topped with berries on a white plate above a table of photographs. — Tea-time details
A sugared cake with berries sits over a collection of photographs.

Several hippos with their heads above the surface of a wide pool, with reeds and trees beyond. — At the surface
Hippos break the surface of open water beneath a line of reeds and trees.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 05 / 07
Photographs 37–45

An open-sided camp room with framed photographs, glass-fronted cabinets, wicker chairs and a round wooden table. — The things we keep
Framed photographs, glass cabinets and woven chairs give a quiet corner its character.

Aerial view of zebras in a line across a large, green grassy clearing. — A line across the green
A small herd of zebras crosses a wide expanse of green grass, seen from above.

A hand pouring from a small can into a glass beside bottles and an ice bucket outdoors. — Something cool
A drink is poured at an outdoor table, with bottles and glasses ready in the grassland.

A brown leather armchair beside a tent window, with a standing lamp and a lantern on the table in front. — A quiet corner
A leather armchair sits beside the open window, framed by a lamp and a wooden table.

A group of saddled horses and people beneath trees beside a grassy wetland. — A pause beneath the trees
Horses graze beside their riders in the shade at the edge of open grassland.

Lions lying close together, including a young lion nestled beside another lion's face. — A quiet gathering
Lions rest close together in the dry grass.

A table with a white cloth, bottles and glasses on sandy ground beside open grassland under a pink sky. — Set for sundowners
An outdoor drinks table is set against open grassland and a softly coloured sky.

Tall grass seed heads lit from behind against a soft, dark background. — The smaller details
Backlit grass heads catch the light against a softly blurred background.

A close group of wild dogs with black, white and tan coats and large rounded ears. — Close company
Wild dogs gather together, their patterned coats and large ears filling the frame.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 06 / 07
Photographs 46–54

A man poles a boat carrying two guests through a flooded grassy area, with animals in the background. — Watching from the water
A poler and two seated guests travel through open wetland, with a herd on the far bank.

Two upholstered armchairs with striped cushions and a framed photograph behind them in warm sunlight. — Light on the armchairs
A stripe of warm light falls across cushioned armchairs and a framed photograph.

Low view of a large elephant facing the camera with its ears spread and tusks visible. — An elephant's gaze
An elephant faces the camera, ears spread against the blue sky.

View from the bow of a wooden boat towards two polers in a narrow, grassy water channel. — Following the channel
The pointed bow of a boat leads towards polers further along the waterway.

A buffalo looking towards the camera with a small bird perched on its forehead near the horns. — A perch on the horns
A small bird rests above a buffalo's face, with green grass behind.

A man crouching beside a small outdoor fire and placing a piece of wood near the flames. — Tending the fire
A member of the team adds wood to a small fire beside the camp chairs.

A saddled chestnut horse grazing behind an outdoor table with cups. — Between rides
A saddled horse grazes while cups and a table sit in the foreground.

Aerial view of a group of zebras crossing lush green vegetation. — Together through the grass
Zebras travel close together through dense green grass.

A dark bird with a bare red face and throat perched on a branch with its beak open. — A call from the branch
A red-faced bird perches against a softly blurred blue background.

Image register

Cha Cha Metsi
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Collection 07 / 07
Photographs 55–58

A wild dog looking towards the camera as it moves through golden grass. — A wild encounter
A wild dog moves through sunlit grass, its patterned coat blending with the golden surroundings.

Antelope in open grassland beside shallow pools, with scattered trees in the background. — Across the grassland
Animals move through long grass beside patches of shallow water.

Close view of a hippo opening its mouth wide amid splashing water. — A sudden splash
A hippo opens its jaws as water rises around its head.

Aerial view of broad blue wetlands dotted with grassy islands and trees beneath a distant horizon. — Water to the horizon
Blue water surrounds scattered green and golden islands in a wide aerial view.

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