Moremi Magic Safari
Moremi Game Reserve Camping Safari
A serviced safari is a mobile safari of between 2 and 12 guests departing on pre-determined dates. You have your own safari vehicle and professional guide and a backup team of driver, cook and camp assistant who drive in a separate vehicle.
The Moremi Magic is our 5-night Moremi and Okavango Delta safari, taking you through the Xakanaxa and Khwai regions of the Moremi Game Reserve. This shorter mobile safari is perfect for those with limited time or for guests looking to combine it with a fly-in safari or an extension to other countries.
What You Will Do on Safari
This safari explores the diverse ecosystems of the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Your days are primarily spent on game drives, discovering incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The safari begins and concludes with a light aircraft transfert over the Okavango Delta and Chiefs Island, offering unparalleled aerial views. In the Khwai area, a traditional mekoro excursion is included for a truly immersive experience.
Safari Camp Life
Your dedicated camp staff take care of every detail—erecting and dismantling camp, and preparing delicious meals cooked over an open fire.
Accommodation is in walk-in Meru-style tents, each with a bucket shower and private bush loo, ensuring comfort and privacy throughout your stay. A camp assistant handles all camp duties, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy the wilderness.
Booking This Safari
This safari can be booked as part of a small group of up to 12 guests or as a private departure, ideal for families, honeymooners, or special interest groups.
A private vehicle and guide is also available on any scheduled safari (subject to availability and additional cost), letting you share the camp with others while enjoying exclusive use of your own vehicle and guide.
Information:
Duration:
5 Nights / 6 Days
Routing:
Departing from Maun through the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and returning to Maun
Accommodation:
Serviced Camping in en-suite tents on a mobile safari
Itinerary – Overview
2 Nights camping in the Xakanaxa / 3rd Bridge area of Moremi Game Reserve
3 Nights camping in the Khwai Area of the Moremi Game Reserve
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 & 2: Camping in the Xakanaxa / 3rd Bridge area of the Moremi Game Reserve & Okavango Delta
“Dumela / Hello! Welcome to Botswana!” Welcome to Botswana!” Upon arrival at Maun Airport – kindly make your way to the Mack Air check-in counter inside the terminal. The friendly Mack Air staff will check you in for your flight into Moremi. This flight gives you a fish eagle’s eye view of this amazing ecosystem called the Okavango Delta. Upon landing at the airstrip, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your mobile camp where you will enjoy afternoon tea in camp. The friendly, attentive staff will help you feel immediately at home and brief you on what to look forward to on your safari.
The magic of a mobile camp becomes apparent as the sun sets and you enjoy drinks around the fire before a starlit dinner and a great night’s rest after falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush.
Spending our first two nights camping in the Xakanaxa / Third Bridge area, we explore the surrounding wilderness on game drives during the day. The Moremi Game Reserve protects around a third of the entire Okavango Delta ecosystem – some 5 000km2 (1 930 square miles).
Day 3, 4 & 5: Camping in the Khwai area of the Moremi Game Reserve
Following an early breakfast, we pack up the camp and continue our journey to Khwai, stopping for a bush picnic lunch en route. The Khwai River forms the boundary between the reserve and the local Khwai Community Area. We spend the next three nights camping at a campsite in the Khwai area of Moremi Game Reserve. You will also experience a 2½-hour mokoro trip, discovering channels and lagoons at a relaxed pace in a traditional dug-out canoe.
Day 6: Ends in Maun
Following breakfast and a short game drive your guide will drop you at a bush airstrip to meet your pilot for your light aircraft transfer over the Okavango Delta back to Maun. This flight gives you a fish eagle’s eye view of this amazing ecosystem. You will arrive in Maun for your onward flight / arrangements.
DISCLAIMER: Although we make every effort to adhere to schedules, itineraries and activities, these are subject to change in light of changing local conditions (weather and roads) as well as availability. We reserve the right to change to a motor boat cruise subject to local conditions. You will be notified accordingly. Rates are subject to National Park increase by Botswana Government without prior notice.
Highlights
Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve
The Okavango is a unique ecosystem, an inland delta situated in the middle of the largest stretch of continuous sand in the world – the Kalahari basin. This wetland lies like an oasis in an otherwise inhospitable landscape. Where land and delta meet, a mosaic of pans, grasslands, forests and lagoons provide an extremely rich and diverse habitat in which a multitude of animals and birds flourish. This wetland is one of the natural wonders of the world, and is a fragile ecosystem that remains one of the world’s least spoilt and most beautiful wildernesses, and is home to various unique species e.g. sitatunga antelope and red lechwe.
Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the eastern corner of the Okavango Delta. Moremi is one of the most beautiful and varied reserves found on the African continent with huge concentrations of wildlife and incredible scenery. The reserve consists of both swamped areas e.g. Xakanaxa, and dry-land areas e.g. Khwai.
Your Safari Includes…
- Comfortable walk-in tented accommodation in Meru style tent’s with built in floors and mosquito gauze at windows and entrance. Beds are comfortable camp full size metal single beds including all bed linen 2 x pillows and a towel
- En-suite bathrooms with a bucket shower and bush loo
- Licensed and experienced professional guide for the duration of your safari
- Return light aircraft transfers Maun to Moremi on the first and return to Maun on the final day
- Game drives and local transfers in custom made open game drive vehicles with shade roof, game viewing seats and long-range fuel tanks
- Satellite communications for emergency and first aid kit
- All entrance and camping fees within the National Parks & Game Reserves. Private campsites
- All meals & selected drinks (wine, beer, G&T, Coke, Coke Lite, fruit juice, bottled water) no other spirits
- Dedicated safari team including cook, camp assistant and back up driver
- Bathroom amenities (Body wash, body lotion shampoo and insect repellent – all eco friendly)
- Medical Assistance in Maun – please note that comprehensive medical evacuation insurance is compulsory please note our T&C’s
- All activities as specified in the itinerary
Your Safari Excludes…
- International & domestic or charter flights and airport departure taxes other than ones specified
- Visas
- Laundry
- Travel, cancellation and medical insurance (essential on all safaris)
- Optional safari extensions
- Spirits (other than Gin)
- Items of a personal nature
When travelling on a mobile safari, luggage must be compact, light and easy to pack into the trailer. Each guest is strictly limited to 20kg of luggage in a soft carrier bag including an additional small day bag plus limited camera equipment.
We suggest you bring the following:
- Good quality flashlight and spare batteries/bulbs
- Camera with spare batteries, film or memory cards
- South African plug adaptor for charging video/camera batteries – large round 3 prong type
- Each seat has a USB charger for charging video/camera batteries
- Good quality pair of binoculars (8×30 or better)
- Natural toned, lightweight clothing
- Light weight long-sleeved tops and long trousers to prevent insect and mosquito bites
- Comfortable shoes and sandals or flip-flops
- Light, compact raincoat is a good idea for sporadic summer thunderstorms (Nov – Apr)
- Fleece or sweater and a warm jacket for colder winter nights (May – Aug)
- Beanies, scarf and gloves for the cold early morning game drives in winter – it can reach 0˚C
- Sun block, lip balm, sunglasses, hat, swimsuit, insect repellent and malaria prophylaxis
- Toiletries and any medications
- Prepare for 4 seasons in one day no matter which month you travel
- Please go to our “FAQs” page for information regarding weather and take note of the varying temperatures throughout the year