Camp Moremi

Overview

Location: Botswana–>Okavango Delta
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

Good For: Solo, Couple/Romantic, Family |

The Okavango Delta braids across 15 000 km² of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, providing an oasis to an abundance of wildlife. Moremi Game Reserve, located in the central and eastern regions of the delta, is an area of startling contrasts with a waterless centre of savannah and dry woodland, while the remainder is covered by lily-filled waterways, scattered flood plains, lagoons, riverine forest and palm fringed islands. The diverse habitats make a magnificent wildlife sanctuary for a multitude of plants, mammals, birds and fish.

Camp Moremi is located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta in the Moremi Game Reserve. The elegant thatch and timber lodge nestles beneath a lush canopy of ancient ebony trees on the banks of the picturesque Xakanaxa Lagoon. The elevated camp offers expansive views over the lagoon and the floodplain beyond, which teems with wildlife. Camp Moremi prides itself on personalised service and luxurious accommodation, assuring guests of a wonderful safari experience.

Accommodation

Camp Moremi offers eleven elegant African style tents, each elevated on a timber platform overlooking the lagoon. Sisal mats and bright rugs complement the African teak furniture, and a private viewing deck affords guests a secluded spot for relaxing with a sundowner while watching the wildlife drift down to the lagoon for a drink. Each tent has a private bathroom with a large glass-doored shower. The Honeymoon Suite is discretely located at the end of the camp – assuring tranquillity and seclusion. Running through the centre of this unit is an old jackalberry tree, giving the suite a magical and romantic ambience.

Wildlife

Large numbers of plains game and predators are found throughout the year. After the recent introduction of rhino to this concession, the area is home to the Big Five. Predators abound, and include several lion prides, leopards, cheetah, hyena, and the rare and endangered Wild dog.

Large herds of elephant and buffalo frequent the area and blue wildebeest, steenbok, giraffe, greater kudu, impala, Burchell’s zebra and tsessebe abound.The region’s flood levels attract the much-sought after water-dwelling antelope species such as sitatunga and red lechwe.

The area is home to over 400 species of birds, including the African fish eagle, Bateleur, Crested and Wattled cranes, Black-tailed godwit, Sacred ibis, Green pigeon and the rare and elusive Pel’s fishing owl.

More Info

Children:
No children under 6 years old are accepted.
Children aged between 6 and 11 pay 50% of the adult rate, and children aged between 12 and 15 pay 75%.
Children above the age of 15 pay the full adult rate.
There are no child-minding facilities at the lodge.
Families with children aged 6 to11 will need to book private activities at an additional cost.
Children aged under 16 must share accommodation with a parent.

Please Note:
Camp Moremi camp closure 01 January 2017 – 01 March 2017

Directions

• BY AIR:

• Camp Moremi is located near Xakanaxa Airstrip which is accessed by charter aircraft from Maun International Airport (IATA: MUB) and Kasane Airport (IATA: BBK).

• Kasane Airport is served by daily road transfers from Zambia’s Victoria Falls (IATA: VFA) and Livingstone (IATA: LVI) international airports.

• The lodge transfers guests to and from Xakanaxa Airstrip in open 4×4 safari vehicles.

• Xakanaxa Airstrip GPS coordinates: 19.21S 23.27E.

• Owned and maintained by Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks, the dirt airstrip is 800 metres long and its condition varies.

• The airstrip is licensed for aircraft of a maximum all-up weight of 2,300 kg.

• BY ROAD:

• Camp Moremi may also be reached by 4×4 vehicles or by boat transfer from Desert & Delta Safaris’ Camp Okavango or Xugana Island Lodge.