Khwai River Lodge - Khwai River Botswana

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Nestled on the edge of a lead wood and fig tree forest overlooking the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve sits the luxurious Khwai River Lodge

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 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

It s located 8km north-west of the north gate of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve and is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the African bushveld

At Khwai River Lodge you are close to Africa s heartbeat and at the centre 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 This is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the African bushveld and provides excellent birding

For decades as befits one of the most established game lodges in Botswana it has hosted guests from all over the world on the safari trail The Lodge is perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding environment

Accommodation

All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms offering great views and shaded by a traditional African thatch roof The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock ideal for viewing wildlife or for enjoying a private dinner in complete privacy

The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom 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 now provided for the safekeeping of all cash travel documents and other such articles

Watch from the comfort of your own private deck as the wildlife passes you by at one of the oldest and best safari lodges in Botswana

Dining

Khwai River Lodge offers a Covered dining room offers delicious cuisine at all hours Covered lounge area with fully stocked bar and Camp fire and seating area Meals include Early breakfast served around 6am Light brunch served around 11am Light snacks tea and coffee on morning activity Afternoon tea served around 4pm Drinks and snacks on afternoon activity Dinner served around 8pm

Although we consider the water to be safe to drink bottled mineral water and various other refreshements are provided for in the fully stocked mini-bars found in each luxury tent

Activities Facilities

Activities at the camp include morning and afternoon game drives in open Land Cruisers Night spotlight game drives and star gazing presentations are also conducted after dinner A cultural visit to a local village can also be arranged as well as guided safari walks along the Khwai River by one of our experienced team of guides

For the more adventurous full-day private game excursions are also available to the nearby Okavango Delta where guests also have the opportunity to experience a boat cruise

For those wishing to stay at the camp and relax Khwai River Lodge is equipped with a hide overlooking the Khwai floodplains a swimming pool as well as a gym and spa facility Guests can enjoy indulgent treatments in the facility or in the privacy of their own tent

Bird watching at Khwai River Lodge

This camp is set on the banks of the Khwai river which during the dry months of the year is the only source of permanent water in the whole area This area is most famous for its raptor populations - Martiale Agles Secretary Birds Bateleurs and a whole host of little Raptors comprise the main feature of this area There are wonderful water birds to be found along the Khwai river and this river is fairly open and makes for easy birding birds to look out for are Purple Gallinule Saddle Billed Stork Black Stork Kingfishers Slatey Egret and a whole host of little Waders

Surrounding woodland comprises mainly of Mopane and there are a number of birds to look out for here a big special for the area is the Arnot s Chat and Hartlub s Babblers A trip up to Xaxanka kakanika is also a worthwhile trip as this takes you up onto part of the permanent swamp Khwai boasts over 300 species and is well worth the trip recommended stay at this camp is two nights Khwai is also our flagship camp in so far as game is concerned you are guaranteed to see almost all of your large mammal species and it is a first class destination to try and find that elusive leopard

Wildlife

The Khwai River is part of the Okavango Delta s system But the lodge lies at the point where the river narrows to a stream and disappears into the sand and here you find Moremi one of Africa s most majestic game reserves

Moremi roars with Botswana s largest grandest fastest sleekest and most beautiful game Waterbuck Crocodile and Hippo abound Vast herds of antelope and Zebra graze contentedly on the coarse grass And where the antelope feed the predators are not too far off Lion Leopard and Cheetah Hyena and Wild Dog

Within the Khwai River region one is also able to notch up numerous bird sightings It is especially the high population density of raptors that is very impressive Birds such as the Bateleur Eagle Tawny Eagle African Fish Eagle and Brown Snake Eagle all being well represented

Other services and facilities include curio shop reference library videos environmental flora fauna checklists talks and lectures telescopes museum conference facilities satellite phones laundry service and emergency medical evacuation

A three night stay at Khwai River Lodge is recommended to take in all the beauty and wildlife in the area

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