Botswana · Safari

6-Day Moremi and Khwai Safari from Maun with Okavango wildlife

6 Days Round trip from Maun Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the wilderness of Moremi Game Reserve
02 Discover the wildlife-rich Khwai Concession on the fringes of the Okavango Delta
03 Spot elephants, cape buffaloes, hippos, and plains game along rivers and floodplains
04 Look out for predators including wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards, lions, and hyenas

Explore the wilderness of Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Concession area on this adventurous 6-day safari from Maun. Travel through traditional villages, woodlands, floodplains, and lagoons as you search for herds of elephants, cape buffaloes, hippos, red lechwe, impala, and zebras. In the rich wetlands of the Okavango, keep watch for wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards, lions, and hyenas, with time for game drives in both Moremi and Khwai.

With no fences separating Khwai from the other areas, you are likely to see just about everything.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Maun, Chobe National Park, Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Maun and Transfer to Sitatunga Camp

Your tour guide will meet you at Maun International Airport and transfer you to Sitatunga Camp, where you can unpack, shower, and relax. An optional scenic flight gives you a wide aerial view of the mighty Okavango Delta. Pre-arrangements are required.

Accommodation: En-suite chalet at Sitatunga Camp

Day 02

Into Moremi Game Reserve

In the early morning, start the tour as your driver takes you through traditional villages before crossing the Buffalo Fence and slowly heading towards Moremi Game Reserve.
We will enter Moremi through the South Gate, and our scenic route takes us through woodlands, floodplains, and lagoons. A large variety of game can be found along the rivers and floodplains of the Okavango; herds of red lechwe, impala, elephants, zebras, and hippos are commonly seen. Moremi is well known for its population of wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards, lions, and hyenas.

Overnight Moremi: camping

Day 03

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Moremi

After an early morning breakfast, we will set off on a full morning game drive and return to camp at about 11:00 hrs for a delicious brunch. Enjoy leisure time between the game drives.
The afternoon drive starts at 15:00 hrs and continues until sunset, when we return to camp.

Overnight Moremi: camping

Day 04

Travel Through Moremi to Khwai Concession

After breakfast, we will take a riverine route through Moremi towards the Khwai Concession area. The Khwai Concession is a wildlife-rich 180,000-ha gem on the fringes of the Okavango Delta, sandwiched between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
With no fences separating Khwai from the other areas, you are likely to see just about everything.

Overnight Khwai: camping

Day 05

Wildlife Viewing in the Khwai Area

Early morning and afternoon game drives should reveal a large variety of wildlife. A mokoro trip along the Khwai River can be arranged on request.

Overnight Khwai: camping

Day 06

Final Wildlife Viewing and Departure to Maun

After breakfast, we will pack up and slowly make our way along the Khwai River before we finally leave the area. This is our last chance to spot those animals that tried to avoid us.

Overnight Maun: En-suite chalets

Where this trip takes you

Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai River, Sitatunga Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Maun 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfers from/to the airport in Maun
Activities as stated in the itinerary, including daily game drives unless a full-day safari/transfer is planned
All meals, drinks, and water during the safari
Accommodation according to the selected itinerary
Services of a professional guide and chef
Camping equipment (bow tents, mattresses, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, etc.)
Safari vehicle
Camping and park entrance fees in Botswana

What's Not Included

Transfers to Victoria Falls (pre-arrangements required)
International flights
Restaurant meals
Visa fees
Vaccinations
Staff gratuity
Optional activities

What to bring

Passports with appropriate visas
Health certificate as recommended by your physician
Airline tickets
Customs registration (sometimes required for cameras, binoculars, and expensive watches)
Outdoor clothing in neutral tones

Know before you go

Autumn - March, April, and May are marked by moderate temperatures of 15-30 degrees, which is a lovely time to visit Botswana, with the land lush and green after the summer rains.
Winter months - June, July, and August - are marked by cloudless days and mild temperatures (average 5-27 degrees). In the Okavango Delta, the floodwaters from Angola start to fill the countless lagoons and streams, and the landscapes outside the Delta begin their drying process.
Spring months - late August through September - are a wonderful time to visit Botswana. The timing between the cold of winter and the intense heat before the rains ensures temperatures of 15-31 degrees. It heats up towards the end of September and into October, where highs can reach above 43 degrees. Game viewing is excellent due to the lack of thick vegetation, and the waterholes are drying up.
Summer months - November, early December through March - enjoy temperatures averaging 16-35 degrees. These months include the rainy season, when you may encounter brief but heavy rains and thunderstorms.
A mokoro trip along the Khwai River can be arranged on request.

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