Moremi protects the eastern third of the Okavango Delta and is widely considered the richest game area in Botswana. Chief’s Island, at its heart, concentrates lion, leopard and cheetah on dry ground surrounded by floodwater — the reason camps like Mombo built their reputations here.
Moremi is also one of the best places in Africa to see African wild dog, and its mix of mopane woodland, floodplain and lagoon means a single day can move from 4x4 game drive to boat to mokoro. It pairs naturally with the private concessions of the wider Delta and with Chobe to the northeast.
Highlights of Moremi Game Reserve
Chief's Island
Dry-season refuge for huge concentrations of game — and the predators that follow them.
African wild dog
Moremi is a stronghold for one of Africa’s rarest and most exciting predators.
Land & water in one day
Game drives, boating and mokoro from the same camp as the flood allows.
The wider Delta
Combine with private Okavango concessions for walking and night drives.
Explore The wider Delta →
Best time to visit
Dry season and peak flood — game concentrates on the islands and viewing is superb.
Green season — birthing, storms and lower rates; some areas get wet.
In the rainy months many of these same camps drop their rates by 20–40% — emerald landscapes, newborn wildlife, superb birding and far fewer vehicles. Peak season isn't the only great season: tell us your budget and we'll show you what the green season buys.
Planning & cost
Usually two to four nights within a Botswana safari Every journey fully tailor-made.
Every journey is private and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
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The practical details that apply to every safari we plan — so this page is the only one you need.
Money & tipping
US dollars are accepted at virtually every camp, and cards work at lodges and city hotels. Your trip is fully inclusive, so cash is mainly for tips: plan on roughly $10–20 per guest per day for your guide and $10–15 for camp staff, handed over at the end of each stay. We send exact guidance with your final documents.
Health & safety
See a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before departure for routine shots and malaria advice (most safari regions require prophylaxis; parts of South Africa are malaria-free). Camps are remote but professionally run, with radio contact and evacuation cover — we require travel insurance that includes emergency medical evacuation.
Staying connected
Nearly all lodges have Wi-Fi in the main areas (often in-tent too), and an eSIM from your US carrier covers the cities. Expect to be offline on game drives — most guests come to see that as the point. Family back home can always reach you through us, day or night.
What to pack
Soft duffel bags only (light aircraft cap luggage around 33 lb / 15 kg), neutral-colored layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, and binoculars. Laundry is included at almost every camp, so pack for 4–5 days no matter the trip length.
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Botswana
A Botswana safari is Africa’s water wilderness — the Okavango Delta, Chobe and the Kalahari.
Explore → ExperienceOkavango Delta
An Okavango Delta safari explores Africa’s great water wilderness by mokoro and 4x4.
Explore → BotswanaChobe National Park
Chobe — one of the greatest elephant gatherings on earth, seen from the water.
Explore → RegionSouthern Africa
The desert, the delta and the falls — Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Explore →Moremi Game Reserve FAQs
Getting to Botswana — flights, visas and health
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