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Botswana

Moremi Game Reserve

PLAN MY TRIP

Resting on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve has a diverse ecology of both permanent wetlands and dry savannas for an abundance of wildlife to call home.

Moremi Game Reserve was named after Chief Moremi III of the BaTawana tribe. Since the area was made a reserve and not a national park, the local BaSarwa or Bushmen people were allowed to remain on the reserve. Although Moremi only cover 1,900 square miles of territory, it is surprisingly diverse including mopane woodland and acacia forests, floodplains, and lagoons. In fact, only thirty percent of the reserve is mainland with most of the area being located within the Okavango Delta itself. Chief’s Island which was once the traditional hunting grounds is the largest land mass in the Delta. It’s raised level means it never floods, and it is home to the many animals who prefer its Kalahari sand veldt habitat. But the beauty of Moremi is that visitors can see both large game mammals roaming the savanna as well as birdwatching in the lagoon in the same day.

With such a diverse environment, Moremi is home to a vast array of different animal species including Cape buffalo, Angolan giraffe, Southwest African lion, elephant, zebra, South African cheetah, hyena, jackal, impala, and red lechwe. Black and white rhinos have recently been reintroduced to the area. With so much permeant water around, there are plenty of hippos and crocodiles in the channels.

The Okavango is a prime area for viewing wild dogs, which are most easily observed while denning. The reserve has nearly 500 different species of birds from forest dwellers to water birds including fishing eagles, hornbills, storks, egrets, red-billed ox peckers, and elusive Pel’s fishing owl. There are three main areas for game viewing, namely the Khwai river floodplain, Xakanaxa, and Third Bridge.

With access to waterways, floodplains, mopane forests, and dry savannas there is a range of exciting activities to enjoy in Moremi. The local safari lodges and camps offer daily game drives in comfortable 4×4 vehicles with a knowledgeable guide and tracker. For those who wish to explore on their own, they must rent a 4WD vehicle. Guided bush walks of Chief’s Island and other areas takes a closer and more detailed look at the local animals and plant life. Usually these walks are led by expert guides from the local tribe. A mokoro ride is the best way to explore the channels and waterways of the Okavango. Botswana’s version of a gondola, a mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe steered by a long pole. Motorboat rides are also available and are perfect for taking in a sunset with a cold beverage in hand.

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Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts

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Journeys
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Botswana

Moremi Game Reserve

PLAN MY TRIP

Resting on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve has a diverse ecology of both permanent wetlands and dry savannas for an abundance of wildlife to call home.

Moremi Game Reserve was named after Chief Moremi III of the BaTawana tribe. Since the area was made a reserve and not a national park, the local BaSarwa or Bushmen people were allowed to remain on the reserve. Although Moremi only cover 1,900 square miles of territory, it is surprisingly diverse including mopane woodland and acacia forests, floodplains, and lagoons. In fact, only thirty percent of the reserve is mainland with most of the area being located within the Okavango Delta itself. Chief’s Island which was once the traditional hunting grounds is the largest land mass in the Delta. It’s raised level means it never floods, and it is home to the many animals who prefer its Kalahari sand veldt habitat. But the beauty of Moremi is that visitors can see both large game mammals roaming the savanna as well as birdwatching in the lagoon in the same day.

With such a diverse environment, Moremi is home to a vast array of different animal species including Cape buffalo, Angolan giraffe, Southwest African lion, elephant, zebra, South African cheetah, hyena, jackal, impala, and red lechwe. Black and white rhinos have recently been reintroduced to the area. With so much permeant water around, there are plenty of hippos and crocodiles in the channels.

The Okavango is a prime area for viewing wild dogs, which are most easily observed while denning. The reserve has nearly 500 different species of birds from forest dwellers to water birds including fishing eagles, hornbills, storks, egrets, red-billed ox peckers, and elusive Pel’s fishing owl. There are three main areas for game viewing, namely the Khwai river floodplain, Xakanaxa, and Third Bridge.

With access to waterways, floodplains, mopane forests, and dry savannas there is a range of exciting activities to enjoy in Moremi. The local safari lodges and camps offer daily game drives in comfortable 4×4 vehicles with a knowledgeable guide and tracker. For those who wish to explore on their own, they must rent a 4WD vehicle. Guided bush walks of Chief’s Island and other areas takes a closer and more detailed look at the local animals and plant life. Usually these walks are led by expert guides from the local tribe. A mokoro ride is the best way to explore the channels and waterways of the Okavango. Botswana’s version of a gondola, a mokoro is a traditional dug-out canoe steered by a long pole. Motorboat rides are also available and are perfect for taking in a sunset with a cold beverage in hand.

Coming soon!

Safari Camps
Points of Interest
Hotels & Resorts

Coming soon!

Journeys