A unique combination of land and water

Resting in the central and eastern areas of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve is without doubt one of the most beautiful reserves in all of Africa. Land and delta meet in a rare combination of floodplains, waterways, lagoons, pools, pans, grasslands and forests.

Black and white rhino have recently been re-introduced, making it a ‘Big Five’ destination for luxury Moremi game reserve safaris. You can expect to see a starting number of species including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyaena, jackal, African wild dog, impala and red lechwe as well as nearly 500 types of bird. Game viewing is at its peak from July to October when seasonal pans dry up and wildlife flock to the reserve’s permanent water,

Within this expanse of diverse terrain, you’ll find the magical Chief’s Island and the Moremi Tongue of savannah. The divergent landscapes provide unique opportunities to explore in 4×4’s, on foot and by dug-out mokoro canoe or motor boat.

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Experiences picked by our Botswana safari specialists

  • Cruise Xakanaxa Lagoon among kingfishers and hippos preview image
  • Track lions and leopards on a late-afternoon game drive preview image
  • Paddle the Delta by mokoro with a private guide preview image
  • Search for rhino on Chief's Island preview image
  • Dine under the stars at a traditional boma braai preview image

Cruise Xakanaxa Lagoon among kingfishers and hippos

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Cruise across Xakanaxa Lagoon by boat scanning the reed beds for kingfishers and herons while hippopotamuses surface quietly in the channels.

Track lions and leopards on a late-afternoon game drive

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Head out on a late-afternoon game drive when the light softens and track lions, leopards, elephants and Botswana’s wild dogs.

Paddle the Delta by mokoro with a private guide

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Travel by mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe) for a lower-impact safari through the Delta’s waterways as your private guide points out birds, frogs and water plants around you.

Search for rhino on Chief's Island

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Explore Chief’s Island, especially in the Mombo Concession with your private guide, and look for both black and white rhino in one of Moremi’s most game-rich areas.

Dine under the stars at a traditional boma braai

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End the day with an exclusive traditional boma braai (an open-air barbecue feast around the fire) at Camp Moremi dining under the stars.

Luxury accommodation in Moremi Game Reserve

There are many incredible places to stay in Moremi Game Reserve. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Moremi Game Reserve

Sable Alley
Sable Alley sits on the banks of a lagoon that’s connected to the winding River Khwai, a short way from world-famous Moremi Game Reserve but within its own vast private concession in which game is abundant. The camp itself has 12 luxury safari tents elevated on decks to give you a view of the lagoon, each with en suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and a veranda. You can watch passing herds of plains game, elephant and buffalo coming to drink from the camp’s swimming pool, lounge and bar. The surrounding 200,000 hectare Khwai Private Wildlife Reserve is a community based joint venture partnership and ensures economic stability for its people – Khwai villagers make up the majority of the staff – and it adheres to environmentally sensitive practices. Red lechwe, waterbuck and reedbuck, along with many antelope species are full time residents, whilst sightings of lion, leopard, sable spotted hyena and African wild dog are excellent and elephant abound in this fantastically diverse patchwork of wetlands, floodplain, islands and woodland. Rhino can also be spotted here. Being within a private reserve means that you can explore on walking safaris and night excursions as well as traditional game drives and canoe trips. You can also spend a night under the stars in one of the Skybeds deep within the Khwai Private Reserve. Atop a three-storey platform gently illuminated by lanterns, your bedroom overlooks a water hole that draws wildlife big and small from all around making for a truly unforgettable experience in the African bush.
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Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

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We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

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By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit

May to October is great for game viewing as the weather is dry and wildlife concentrates around permanent channels and water sources. July to October is often considered the sweet spot within the dry season. During these months, the Okavango Delta’s waters are typically at their highest and sightings can be exceptional.

And November to March is ideal if you want to experience the green season. At this time some areas can be harder to access and a few camps close, as it’s the wettest point.

Prime wildlife viewing

May–October

Peak Delta waters

July–October

Green season

November–March

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