Moremi Game Reserve

Nature Reserve · 🇧🇼 Botswana

Area 4,830 km²

Time zone Africa/Gaborone

Official website www.moremi.com

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Moremi Game Reserve Essentials

Moremi Game Reserve encompasses the eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta, where seasonal floodplains meet dry mopane woodland. This selection covers essential navigation points, including the iconic log bridges and strategic campsites like Xakanaxa and North Gate. These locations provide access to the permanent waters of the Khwai River and the predator-rich Chief's Island, offering specific vantage points for observing hippos and African wild dogs in their natural habitats.

Secluded Safari Waters

Located within the Moremi Game Reserve, these secluded water sources provide critical habitats for resident wildlife. The list features the permanent waters of Mogogelo Hippo Pool and Xini Lagoon, known for hippopotamus pods and diverse birdlife. Complementing these are seasonal pans like Gwara and Ondjovu, which attract high concentrations of elephants and buffalo during the dry season. These sites offer a quieter alternative to the busier transit routes, showcasing the Okavango Delta's varying aquatic ecosystems from deep lagoons to ephemeral wetlands.

Safari Camps & Campsites

This collection features essential accommodation within the Moremi Game Reserve and the adjacent Khwai Community Concession. It includes public campsites managed by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, such as South Gate and North Gate, alongside private luxury tented camps like Xigera and Sango. These locations provide access to the Okavango Delta’s diverse ecosystems, ranging from the permanent lagoons of Xakanaxa to the riverine forests along the Khwai River, known for high predator density.

Wildlife Viewing Points

These strategic viewing points across Moremi Game Reserve provide access to the diverse ecosystems of the Okavango Delta, from permanent lagoons to seasonal pans. Key locations like Xini Lagoon and Paradies Pools offer vantage points for observing hippos, crocodiles, and red lechwe. Predatory activity is often concentrated around sites like the Wild Dog Den and Lions Den Pools, while seasonal wetlands such as Gwara and Ondjovu attract large herds of elephants and buffalo during the dry winter months.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor

33° · extremes 18°–39°
21° at night
20 rainy days
15 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor

32° (feels like 33°) · extremes 18°–38°
21° at night
16 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

32° · extremes 16°–38°
20° at night
13 rainy days
19 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Good

32° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–36°
17° at night
5 rainy days
24 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in May

Great

30° (feels like 26°) · extremes 9°–33°
13° at night
0 rainy days
30 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in June

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–31°
10° at night
0 rainy days
28 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great

27° (feels like 22°) · extremes 6°–31°
9° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Great

31° (feels like 26°) · extremes 8°–35°
12° at night
0 rainy days
29 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

35° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–39°
16° at night
0 rainy days
26 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 16 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

37° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–41°
21° at night
3 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor

36° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–41°
22° at night
9 rainy days
16 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Poor

34° · extremes 19°–40°
22° at night
17 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Up to 14 days above 35°

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Botswanan Pula BWP P · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 911
Electricity: Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +267

Tours & Activities

Related destinations

Botswana Chief's Island

Other Destinations

Gaborone Ghanzi District Central Kalahari Game Reserve Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Okavango Delta Chobe National Park Makgadikgadi Pans National Park Nxai Pan National Park Khutse Game Reserve NG/16 Selinda Reserve NG/15 Linyanti Reserve Savuti Marsh NG/19 Khwai Community Concession Kasane Forest Reserve

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