Okavango Delta · Safari destination
Moremi Game Reserve
The delta's predator heartland.
A pristine wildlife sanctuary in the heart of the Okavango Delta, widely regarded as the predator capital of Africa.
Moremi Game Reserve
The Delta's game-rich heart
Moremi Game Reserve protects the eastern reaches of the Okavango, where permanent water meets big dry-land game country. It carries some of the delta's densest predator populations, lion, leopard and one of Africa's strongest wild dog strongholds, against a backdrop of lagoons, mopane forest and open floodplain.
Around its edges, the private concessions of Khwai and the delta proper take the same wildlife and add night drives, off-road driving and walking. Moremi is where Botswana's wild reputation was made.
- Moremi or a private Delta concession?
- Moremi is the public reserve: spectacular, more affordable, but daytime driving on set tracks and more vehicles in season. The private concessions around it, Khwai and the delta camps, add off-road driving, night drives and walking with far fewer people. Many itineraries blend both.
- When is the best time to visit Moremi?
- May to October, the dry season, is prime: floodwater up, surrounding country dry, game concentrated. The green season is quieter and lusher, with superb birding and lower rates.
- What game is Moremi known for?
- Predators. Lion and leopard densities are excellent, and the greater Moremi and Khwai area is one of the best places in Africa to spend time with wild dogs. Elephant, buffalo, red lechwe and hippo fill in the delta staples.
- Self-drive or fly-in?
- Moremi is one of the few delta areas a serious self-driver can reach, sandy tracks, 4x4 essential, but most of our guests fly in from Maun to a camp airstrip and let the guides do the work. Fly-in is the way to see more with less friction.
- How many nights do I need?
- Three nights in the Moremi and Khwai area does it justice; pair it with two or three nights at a water camp deeper in the delta for the full contrast.
- How does Moremi pair with Chobe?
- Naturally: a light aircraft or a scenic drive through Savuti links them, and the elephant-heavy Chobe riverfront finishes the trip before Victoria Falls. It is the backbone of the classic northern Botswana circuit.
Tailor-made journeys
Trips that include Moremi Game Reserve.
Most requested · 11 days · Botswana
11 Day Botswana Luxury Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights each at Chobe Game Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango and Leroo La Tau
- Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River amongst its famous elephant herds
- Game drives in Savute's predator territory and across Moremi Game Reserve
- Boat and mokoro excursions through the Okavango Delta from Camp Okavango
From
$9,985
per person, complete package
≈ $19,970 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 9 days · Botswana
9-Day Desert and Delta Ultra-Lux Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights each at Camp Xakanaxa, Camp Okavango, Leroo La Tau and Chobe Game Lodge
- Game drives and boat cruise in Moremi Game Reserve
- Mokoro and motorboat safaris through the Okavango Delta
- Track zebra and wildebeest migrations along the Boteti River
From
$8,385
per person, complete package
≈ $16,770 for two · international flights excluded
Most requested · 5 days · Botswana
5 Day Magical Moremi & Okavango Delta
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 2 nights at Moremi Crossing on a palm-fringed island bordering Moremi Game Reserve
- 2 nights at Rra Dinare Camp deep in the Okavango Delta
- Mokoro excursions, guided game walks and sunset cruises on the Delta
- Surprise brunch served on a Delta island during the mokoro trip
From
$5,015
per person, complete package
≈ $10,035 for two · international flights excluded
9 days · Botswana
9-Day Luxury Botswana Wetlands to Wilderness Safari
All meals · All activities · All flights & transfers
- 5 nights at Mopiri Camp in the Okavango Delta, then 3 at Mankwe Tented Retreat
- Water-based safari by boat and mokoro through papyrus-lined channels
- Spot hippos, crocodiles, sitatunga and the rare Pel's fishing owl
- Twice-daily game drives in Moremi tracking lion, leopard and buffalo
Special offer available
From
$5,430 normally $6,000
per person, complete package
≈ $10,865 for two · international flights excluded
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Brochure
Botswana Guide
Botswana's signature regions and what to expect in each: the Okavango Delta, Chobe, the Makgadikgadi salt pans and the Central Kalahari.
Where to stay
Lodges in Moremi Game Reserve.
4 lodges
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Premium Live availabilityCamp Xakanaxa
Pronounced as Camp Ka-ka-na-ka, this authentic safari camp is positioned on the banks of the Khwai River in the prime game viewing reserve of Moremi. With year-round land and water activities, Camp Xakanaxa offers a well-rounded classic safari experience in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
From $1,290 per person · night
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Premium Live availabilityJacana Camp
Jacana Camp is a remote camp situated in the 150 000 acre private Jao Concession which forms part of the world-renowned Okavango Delta. This region encompasses a vegetation of permanent swamps and dry land which offers the perfect sanctuary for wildlife.
From $1,475 per person · night
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AffordableMankwe Tented Retreat
Mankwe Tented Retreat sits on its own private concession on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta, a short drive from the Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai region. Ten Meru-style tented suites are tucked beneath mopane trees, and the solar-powered camp combines on-concession game drives with access to Moremi, the Chobe Corridor and traditional mokoro excursions.
From $850 per person · night
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Lux Live availabilityMonachira
Monachira Camp sits on an island in the Moremi Game Reserve, raised on wooden decks above the floodplains of the Monachira channel in the north-eastern Okavango Delta. Ten tents combine game drives with mokoro, motorboat trips and island walks, with access to the Gudigwa heronries and a chance of sitatunga and Pel's fishing owl.
From $1,680 per person · night
Rates per person sharing, per night.
January
Green plains, scattered game
Best time to visit
Moremi's year.
The reserve's predators work the flood line: as the water moves, so does the hunting.
Moremi Game Reserve
Your guide to Moremi Game Reserve.
When
The Moremi Game Reserve changes dramatically with the seasons, making it an all year round safari destination.
The dry season months of May to September is considered to be the best time to visit the Moremi Game Reserve. There is less vegetation and animals do tend to congregate around waterholes, making game viewing a lot easier. In addition to this, during the months of June to October, the Okavango Delta is generally in full flood making boating and mokoro safaris available at many lodges and camps. The days are pleasant with clear skies and very little chance of rain, but the early mornings and evenings do tend to be much cooler. The dry season is considered to be high season but the reserve never feels overcrowded.
In the month of November, although still considered to be great for game viewing, travelers should be aware that the weather conditions can be unpredictable, experiencing both sunshine and rainfall.
The wet season months of December to April bring with them new life - a lush vegetation, newborn babies, and high predator interaction. The days are generally sunny and warm, but can change in an instance as the clouds pullover and burst. These rain showers are usually short and heavy. The wet season is renowned for its incredible bird watching opportunities and many lodges and camps like to offer reduced rates as the reserve is a lot quieter. The months of January and February do generally experience the most rainfall.
Where
Moremi Game Reserve nestles in northern Botswana and forms part of the world-renowned Okavango Delta. Regarded as the largest inland river delta in the world, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers breathtaking vistas of permanent marshes, mopane woodlands and seasonal floodplains.
This region is home to some of the world’s most endangered species of large mammal, such as the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion. The Moremi Game Reserve has become one of the best places to view animals and birdlife, with over 500 species of birds, 85 recorded species of fish, and 160 species of mammal.
The 500 000 hectare Moremi Game Reserve includes Chief's Island and the Mopani Tongue which afford travelers an exclusive safari experience on both land and water. With a selection of luxury lodges and authentic bush camps positioned in prime locations of the Moremi Game Reserve, travelers are able to experience the best of the African bush, including mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) safaris, open-vehicle game drives, birding safaris, mobile safaris, walking safaris, hot air balloon safaris, and fishing expeditions.
Imagery
Moremi Game Reserve, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Moremi Game Reserve.
Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Moremi Game Reserve, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.
"Booked our trip for Capetown, Okavango delta and Victoria falls with Leigh-Ann was seamless. We’ve already had our amazing time in Capetown and now enjoying the beautiful camp Moremi very much even in the rain, we look forward to what Victoria falls has to offer later."
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