Botswana
Northern Botswana (Eastern Okavango Delta)
Game Reserve
~5,000 km²
Wildlife
A PROLOGUE
Moremi Game Reserve covers around 5,000 square kilometers on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. Established in 1963, it was one of the first protected areas in Africa created by a local community, the Batawana people, in response to declining wildlife populations from unregulated hunting.
Moremi combines the wetland habitats of the Okavango Delta with dry mopane woodland and open savanna, supporting an exceptional diversity of wildlife. The reserve offers strong sightings of the Big Five, alongside significant populations of wild dog, and is considered one of the most beautiful and game-rich reserves in southern Africa.
Total Area
Established
Bird Species
Large herds move between the reserve's woodland and floodplain areas.
Prides are regularly encountered across the reserve's varied terrain.
Present throughout the reserve but most often spotted on night drives.
Large herds graze the floodplains, particularly in the dry season.
Abundant in the reserve's permanent lagoons and channels.
A frequent sight perched along the reserve's waterways.
Regularly seen browsing across the reserve's woodland areas.
Accommodations
Botswana
Khwai Leadwood Camp sits along the Khwai River on the northern boundary of Moremi Game Reserve, in a community-managed concession known for its wildlife corridor.
The camp is deliberately small, with tented suites shaded by leadwood trees and looking out over the river and its resident hippo. Because the concession sits outside the national park, night drives and off-road driving are permitted.
Botswana
Camp Moremi overlooks Xakanaxa Lagoon on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, within Moremi Game Reserve, where permanent water supports resident hippo and prolific birdlife.
Elevated tents beneath ancient ebony trees look out across the lagoon, and a raised main deck serves as the camp’s social heart. Activities combine game drives across Moremi’s mixed habitat with boating on the lagoon system.
Location
Most nationalities receive South African entry on arrival; Zimbabwe issues an e-visa or visa on arrival. We confirm requirements for your passport.
Low-risk malaria areas — anti-malarials advised. No mandatory vaccinations from most countries; consult your travel clinic before departure.
South African Rand; US Dollars are widely used around Victoria Falls. Cards are accepted in cities; carry small USD for tips.
Warm days and cool mornings on safari in the dry season. Pack layers — early game drives can be cold even when afternoons are hot.
Neutral, breathable clothing, a warm layer, sun protection and binoculars. Soft bags are required on light aircraft, with strict weight limits.
Wi-Fi at all hotels and lodges, though deliberately gentle in the bush. Power is 230V; bring a universal adaptor.
The practical Guide
A quick visit combining game drives across the reserve's mix of savanna and floodplain habitats.
Per Person
A classic itinerary combining game drives, water-based activities, and strong Big Five sightings.
Per Person
An extended stay covering multiple areas of the reserve, from dry woodland to delta floodplain.
Per Person
Moremi Game Reserve covers around 5,000 square kilometers on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. Established in 1963, it was one of the first protected areas in Africa created by a local community, the Batawana people, in response to declining wildlife populations from unregulated hunting.
Moremi combines the wetland habitats of the Okavango Delta with dry mopane woodland and open savanna, supporting an exceptional diversity of wildlife. The reserve offers strong sightings of the Big Five, alongside significant populations of wild dog, and is considered one of the most beautiful and game-rich reserves in southern Africa.
The Makgadikgadi Pans form one of the largest salt pan systems in the world, remnants of an ancient lake that once covered much of northern Botswana. Protected within Makgadikgadi Pans and Nxai Pan National Parks, the area transforms dramatically with the seasons, from a cracked, shimmering white desert in the dry months to shallow wetlands after the summer rains.
When water returns, the pans draw one of southern Africa’s great wildlife migrations, as zebra and wildebeest move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, followed by predators. Flamingos gather in vast numbers on the flooded pans, while the surrounding grasslands support gemsbok, ostrich, and other species adapted to this stark, open landscape.
Chobe National Park covers around 11,700 square kilometers in northern Botswana, and is home to what is widely considered the largest concentration of elephant in Africa, with an estimated population exceeding 120,000. The park stretches from the Chobe riverfront in the north to the Savuti and Linyanti regions further south and west.
The Chobe riverfront is famous for its evening boat cruises, offering close-up views of elephant herds, hippo pods, buffalo, and a wide range of birdlife gathering along the water’s edge. Beyond the river, drier savanna and mopane woodland support lion, leopard, and one of the richest concentrations of wildlife in southern Africa.
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas, formed where the Okavango River spreads across the sands of the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana rather than reaching the sea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the delta’s seasonal floodwaters transform the dry Kalahari into a mosaic of channels, lagoons, and islands each year.
This unique wetland ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, hippo and Nile crocodile, alongside hundreds of bird species. The delta is best explored by traditional mokoro canoe, motorboat, and light aircraft, offering a very different safari experience from the dry savanna reserves elsewhere in the region.
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GUEST REVIEWS
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Moremi was one of the first reserves in Africa established by a local community, and it combines dry savanna with Okavango Delta wetlands within a single reserve.
Yes, Moremi covers the eastern side of the delta, combining permanent water channels with drier mopane woodland and open plains.
The reserve offers strong Big Five sightings, along with one of the healthiest wild dog populations in southern Africa.
The dry season, from May to October, offers the best game viewing as wildlife concentrates around the reserve’s permanent water sources.
Most visitors fly into Maun and take a light aircraft transfer to a nearby airstrip, or self-drive via 4×4 from Maun or Chobe.
Yes, Moremi is commonly combined with the wider Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park as part of a broader Botswana safari itinerary.
Neutral-coloured clothing, insect repellent, sun protection, and binoculars are recommended, along with layers for cool early mornings.
