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About the lodge
An overview of Khwai Leadwood.
Set within the Okavango Delta’s community-run Khwai Concession, this beautiful camp is tucked under the trees on the edge of the Khwai River.
Highlights
- Situated in the iconic Moremi Game Reserve, with hippos, elephants, and even lions crossing over from time to time.
- Luxury accommodation that aligns with the intimate and exclusive wilderness experience.
- From morning walking safaris to enjoying a gin and tonic overlooking the Khwai River, there’s something for everyone.
You Should Know
- Children of all ages are welcome.
- Walking safaris and mokoro excursions are restricted to children over the age of 16.
The Detail
The elegantly designed camp features six luxury tents and one luxury family tent, keeping in line with the intimate and exclusive wilderness experience. The new camp seamlessly combines luxury accommodation with the feeling of being immersed in the great African outdoors. Woven baskets and beaded décor, alongside modern elements, create an authentic, contemporary African style.
Khwai’s biggest attraction is, without a doubt, its abundant and extraordinary wildlife – you’ll never run out of things to see! Guests can experience a mix of adventure and relaxation as they live out their ultimate safari. Start your day with a walking safari and end it with a gin and tonic overlooking the Khwai River.
During the day, enjoy game drives, walking safaris, and mokoro safaris (when water levels permit) in search of Africa’s iconic animals, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and giraffes. A key highlight of this area is the opportunity to go on night drives, offering a closer glimpse at some of Africa’s nocturnal and more elusive wildlife.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- All meals, tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages (except premium imported spirits and champagne)
- Laundry
- Morning, afternoon, and night game drives
- Walking safaris and mokoro safaris (depending on water levels)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Nov 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Khwai Leadwood personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, return road transfers from the nearest airstrip, and two safari activities per full day.
$1,390
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, return road transfers from the nearest airstrip, and two safari activities per full day.
$940
Festive
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, return road transfers from the nearest airstrip, and two safari activities per full day.
$630
Low season
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, return road transfers from the nearest airstrip, and two safari activities per full day.
$680
Green season
1 Apr 2027 – 31 May 2027
Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, return road transfers from the nearest airstrip, and two safari activities per full day.
$1,010
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Khwai Leadwood: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- 16+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
0–6 years free; 7–11 years 50% of adult rate; 12–15 years 50% of adult rate; 16+ years full adult rate. Community & Conservation Levy USD 42 pppn for children 7–15; under 7 exempt.
Notable exceptions
- Khwai Leadwood is explicitly flagged by African Bush Camps as a family-friendly camp: "Families with children under the age of 12 can opt for Linyanti Ebony and Khwai Leadwood." Family/inter-leading rooms cater to families with younger children, and the Ngwana Club kids' programme welcomes children of all ages. Children under 6 are not permitted on shared game drives and must book a private vehicle (USD 500 per night, subject to availability). Children under 16 are not permitted on walking, mokoro, or canoeing safaris for safety reasons. Children under 16 must share accommodation with at least one adult at all times and must accompany adults when leaving camp — guides cannot supervise children in camp during activities. Babysitting is not offered, but the camp can assist with child-friendly daytime activities in conjunction with the Ngwana Club.
Water safari
Out on the water.
Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Khwai Leadwood Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.
Mokoro
Mokoro Safaris at Khwai Leadwood
Traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions are included as a standard activity at Khwai Leadwood Lodge, guided through the reed-fringed water channels of the Okavango Delta's Khwai Community Concession. Safaris are subject to water levels and restricted to guests aged 16 and older.
Minimum age: 16 years. Subject to water levels. Included in accommodation rates. Available April–November (seasonal, water-dependent). Guides are qualified local polers with generational knowledge of the Delta.
- Cost
- complimentary
- Availability
- Subject to water levels; seasonal (not available during Green Season / low water)
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Cultural
Beyond the game drive.
Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Khwai Leadwood Lodge.
Community project visit
ABCF Community Visit
Guests at Khwai Leadwood Lodge can book a visit to an African Bush Camps Foundation (ABCF) community project. This is a bookable add-on experience, separate from the standard included activities, offering insight into the conservation and community work supported by the lodge in the Khwai area of the Okavango Delta.
Bookable (not automatically included). No further details on duration, group size, or age limits stated in the excerpts.
- Availability
- Subject to availability; advance booking required
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Khwai Leadwood.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Khwai Leadwood: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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