Khwai River Lodge Moremi Botswana

The Khwai River Lodge at Moremi is part of the Okavango's complex delta system, with the Lodge standing on the banks surrounded by nature and the calls of the wild.

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Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck.

As a year round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife.

The exceptional location of Khwai makes it’s a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge.

This is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the African bushveld and provides excellent birding.
At Khwai River Lodge, you are close to Africa's heartbeat and at the center of a world that has not altered since life began. You can sense this from the moment you arrive.

Bush hats and desert boots, tall tales and long drinks, a past redolent of trophies and potent sundowners.
Upon entering our Khwai River Lodge, you immediately sense its big game heritage.
For decades, as befits one of the most established game lodges in Botswana, it has hosted guests from all over the world.

Khwai River Lodge is one of the oldest Botswana safari lodges. It is located 8 kms northwest of the north gate of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The camp is set under a canopy of aged indigenous Leadwood and Fig trees, overlooking the Khwai River flood plain.

Khwai River Lodge Activities:
Wildlife
Game Drives
Walking Culture
Photography
Birding
Swimming Pool

Khwai River Lodge Attractions:
Hippo, Elephant and other big game animals can be seen from the lodge and grounds, all other species that occur in this area can be spotted and observed during the game drives and guided game walks. Birdwatching is excellent - a paradise for any professional or amateur ornithologist.

Khwai River Lodge Facilities:

You will be accommodated in one of the 15 luxury air conditioned twin-bedded thatch and brick bungalows, en-suite, with your own viewing platform overlooking the Khwai River, or a secluded Honeymoon Suite with private pool. The central complex, where the swimming pool is located, comprises of an under-cover room, a lounge area with a cosy fireplace and air conditioned library with 24 hour internet access, VHS and monitor multisystem equipment, slide projector and screen.

Room Facilities include:
Air conditioning and heating Mini bar
Outside lounge, with hammock and ceiling fan
Private viewing deck
Individual gas geysers
'His and hers' vanity unit in en-suite bathroom
Electric heaters
110v/220v plugs for electric razors
Facilities for charging video batteries
24 hour DC battery lighting in guest rooms
Hair dryers
In-room safes
Overhead fans
Intercom system to reception

Khwai River Lodge Additional Information:
Morning and afternoon game-drives in open landcruisers or guided walks, after-dark spotlight gamedrives and cultural visits to a local village are all inclusive. A company environmental manager, private guides and vehicles, specialised guides and speakers, game flights on a fixed wing aircraft or helicopter are all available on request.

Khwai River Lodge Children Policy:
Children of 8 years and over will be accepted.

Accommodation:

Luxury Tents:
All luxury tents at Khwai River Lodge are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views of the African landscape. The tents are shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.
Wildlife is all around you as you relax on your large private deck furnished with easy chairs and a hammock. The deck also provides a spectacular environment for enjoying a private dinner in complete harmony with your surroundings, ideal for a special occassion or just as a treat.
The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with en suite bathrooms, a private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting as well as a discreet air conditioning.
For your convenience, in-rooms safes are provided for the safekeeping of all cash, travel documents and other such articles.

Facilities include:
Air conditioning and heating Mini bar
Outside lounge, with hammock and ceiling fan
Private viewing deck
Individual gas geysers
'His and hers' vanity unit in en-suite bathroom
Electric heaters
110v/220v plugs for electric razors
Facilities for charging video batteries
24 hour DC battery lighting in guest rooms
Hair dryers
In-room safes
Overhead fans
Intercom system to reception

Private Suite:
Khwai River Lodge has an exclusive private suite, perfect for a more intimate safari experience. The naturally stunning private suite with a spacious secluded deck area is set away from the other tents in the camp.

The extended viewing deck has two relaxing sun loungers, perfect for basking in the warm African sun. To the side, a generous heated splash pool which is set amongst the trees for shade and privacy, yet with full views of the Delta allows one to wallow in communion with the hippos whilst spotting elephant and crocodiles on the island banks.

The open air double showers and beautiful deep copper-framed Victorian bath, with only the tree canopy as a roof, offers further opportunities to commune with nature. Guests enjoying the luxurious new suite will have the opportunity to enjoy game-viewing on their own exclusive vehicle with their own personal guide, and they will be able to set out on a safari expedition as and when they wish.

Choose an elegant candle-lit dinner on the private outdoor deck (additional rates apply). Among the many other suite indulgences available in the suite include temperature controlled rooms, a well-stocked mini bar, oversized fluffy bathrobes, big soft bath sheets, cosy slippers and luxurious bathroom toiletries.