(5 tents)
Zepa is seldom mentioned in any literature as it's a tiny, simple 'trails camp' used on the guided safari marketed by Wilderness as the Mopane Itinerary. It's never usually sold as a stand-alone camp; I include it here only for the sake of completeness. Zepa has been erected (GPS: ZEPA) on a small island about 3km northwest of Xigera. It's hidden within a dense stand of wild date palm, overlooking the open, salty clearing at the heart of the island.

At Zepa you'll find a basic canvas roof, supported by iron struts, used as a mess tent – though the tables will often be laid out under the open skies instead. Zepa's five small tents are 3m x 3m dome tents, which are roomy enough for a few mattresses, though you can't stand up comfortably.

Each has a flap to shade the door, and a large window on each of its four sides that can be opened to reveal mosquito-netting and allow a good flow-through of air whilst you sleep. Outside each is a canvas basin on a stand, while long-drop toilets are shared between the visitors.

Zepa's really only designed as a base for mokoro trips, with the possibility of short walks on the islands. Look around this small island and you'll see reeds and papyrus all around.