Introducing Elela — Singita’s first property in the Okavango Delta
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For years, Singita has dreamed of bringing its approach to conservation and hospitality to Botswana. That dream is now a reality.
In this episode, we sit down with Rob Morrison, Elela’s Manager, Kemmonye Wright, Operations Manager for Singita Okavango Delta, and guide Nthophang ‘Tops’ Xani to tell the story of Elela, our first property in the Okavango Delta.
From a 420,000-acre concession that shifts with the seasons to eight entirely private camps designed around freedom and flow, to a hub that invites guests into the heart of the ecosystem — Elela offers a unique and extraordinary experience.
In this conversation, we explore the landscape, the experience, how Elela came to be, and what makes it unlike anything else in our collection of properties.
We hope you enjoy.
In this episode, we sit down with Rob Morrison, Elela’s Manager, Kemmonye Wright, Operations Manager for Singita Okavango Delta, and guide Nthophang ‘Tops’ Xani to tell the story of Elela, our first property in the Okavango Delta.
From a 420,000-acre concession that shifts with the seasons to eight entirely private camps designed around freedom and flow, to a hub that invites guests into the heart of the ecosystem — Elela offers a unique and extraordinary experience.
In this conversation, we explore the landscape, the experience, how Elela came to be, and what makes it unlike anything else in our collection of properties.
We hope you enjoy.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
- 01:20 Meet the Team: Rob, Kemmonye and Tops
- 05:40 The Vision: Singita's Long Intention to Enter Botswana
- 07:05 The Philosophy of Flow: No Schedules, Complete Freedom
- 09:35 Property Layout: Private Camps and the Central Hub
- 12:30 Front of House Is Everywhere: Open Hospitality Design
- 14:00 Cultural Immersion: Learning from Guides and Local Traditions
- 15:55 NG26: The Landscape, Habitats, and Wildlife
- 18:00 Safari Activities: Drives, Walks, Mokoro, and Helicopters
- 20:45 What Makes Elela Unique in the Delta
- 23:00 Roads, Infrastructure, and All-Year Access
- 26:35 Combining Elela with Other Singita Properties
- 28:45 What Guests Will Discover and Take Home
- 31:00 Arriving via Maun: The Guest Lounge Experience
- 32:12 Conservation, Community, and Singita's Botswana Commitment
- 38:15 Closing Reflections: Presence, Wonder, and Wild Places
