Moremi Game Reserve

Wildlife viewing points in Moremi Game Reserve

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.

Wildlife Viewing Points — Map

A

Hippo pool

Permanent water hole known for large pods of hippos and basking crocodiles.

B

Wild Dog Den

Historical denning site for African wild dogs, frequently used during the pups' weaning months between June and August.

C

Lions den pools

Series of small waterholes located within mopane woodlands, frequently visited by lion prides and plains game.

D

Xini Lagoon

Large lagoon in the southern sector of the reserve, known for high concentrations of birdlife, elephants, and red lechwe.

E

Paradies Pools

Scenic waterholes surrounded by riverine vegetation, often attracting leopards and waterbuck.

F

Makoba Viewpoint

Elevated ground overlooking the Makoba floodplains, providing clear sightlines for spotting grazing herds.

G

two Baobab Trees

Distinctive twin baobab landmarks situated on the western fringes of the reserve.

H

Mogogelo Hippo Pool

Deep water pool on the Mogogelo River system, serving as a year-round habitat for hippos.

I

Gwara Pan

Seasonal wetland that fills during the summer rains, attracting diverse bird species and migratory mammals.

J

Ondjovu Pan

Named after the Tswana word for elephant, this seasonal pan is a frequent watering spot for large elephant bulls.

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