In 1963, with hunting and cattle pushing deeper into their ancestral land, the BaTawana people, led by Mrs Elizabeth Pulane Moremi, set aside this corner of the Okavango as a game reserve. It is often described as the first reserve in Africa established by local residents, and it carries the name of Chief Moremi III.
Today Moremi covers the central and eastern Okavango Delta, including Chief's Island and the Moremi Tongue. Much of it is water: permanent channels, lagoons and seasonal floodplains that meet dry islands and mopane woodland. That meeting of land and water is what makes a Moremi safari feel so different from anywhere else in Africa.
Glide through papyrus channels by mokoro in the morning, then track lions across a floodplain in the afternoon. Few reserves give you both.
Lion, leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena all hunt here, and Moremi is one of Africa's most important strongholds for the endangered African wild dog.
The Delta's largest island, a former royal hunting ground, now holds some of Botswana's richest year-round game viewing.
Hundreds of species, from African fish eagles and Pel's fishing owls to breeding colonies of herons, storks and egrets.
Botswana limits guest and vehicle numbers. Stay in a small camp and you will often have a sighting entirely to yourselves.
Moremi sits just north of Maun. A short light-aircraft flight replaces hours of driving on sand roads.
Moremi is a protected game reserve with national park rules. The private concessions that border it share the same wildlife, but allow a wider range of activities. Many of our guests combine both.
| Inside Moremi Game Reserve | Private concessions bordering Moremi | |
|---|---|---|
| Camps | Wilderness Mombo and Little Mombo on Chief's Island | Wilderness Chitabe, Chitabe Lediba, Qorokwe and Mokete |
| Game drives | Daytime drives within reserve hours | Day and night drives |
| Off-road tracking | Vehicles stay on designated tracks | Guides can follow wildlife off-road, within concession rules |
| Walking | Not offered at Mombo | Guided walks at selected camps |
| Best for | Iconic, wildlife-dense game viewing in the heart of the Delta | Variety, night-time wildlife and more flexibility |
Activities vary by camp, season and water levels. We confirm the expected programme for your dates before booking.
Every camp below is fully inclusive and reached by light aircraft. Rates are 2026 Wilderness rates per person per night sharing, covering accommodation, all meals, twice-daily scheduled activities, park fees, laundry and local drinks.
Premier • Inside MoremiOften called the place of plenty. Mombo sits inside the reserve on Chief's Island, with some of the most consistent big-cat and plains-game viewing in Botswana.
Premier • Inside MoremiMombo's smaller sibling, with just a handful of suites. The same exceptional wildlife, in a more private and intimate setting for couples and honeymooners.
Classic • Borders MoremiA private concession on Moremi's southern edge, known for strong predator viewing, including wild dog. Night drives and guided walks add a second dimension.
Classic • Borders MoremiShares Chitabe's wildlife-rich concession in a smaller camp with family units. Ideal for families and small groups who want to travel together.
Classic • Borders MoremiA contemporary camp beside Moremi with strong game viewing and, when the water allows, mokoro and boating. A well-balanced first Delta stay.
Classic • East of MoremiOn the Mababe concession east of Moremi, between the Delta and Savuti. Open grasslands and woodland with excellent predator viewing at a gentler price.
Single supplement about 30%. Light-aircraft flights to and from camp are quoted separately. Prefer more water time? See Little Vumbura and Vumbura Plains in the northern Delta.
Each is a starting point. We change the camps, nights and order to suit your dates, wildlife priorities and the pace you want.
For the safari you have waited years for, at its most iconic.
For couples who want Moremi's big cats and the Delta's channels in one journey.
For the once-in-a-lifetime safari: east, south and the heart of the reserve.
Prices are Wilderness fully inclusive camp nights only, per person sharing, for 6 Jan–31 Mar 2026 and 1 Jun–31 Oct 2026. Light-aircraft flights are quoted separately. Add Victoria Falls with our Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta journeys.
Coffee by the fire, then out as the light comes up, following fresh tracks across the floodplain.
Brunch in camp, a siesta on your deck, and elephants wandering past the waterhole.
A mokoro or boat outing where water allows, or a drive back to the morning's sighting.
Drinks on an open floodplain. In the concessions, a night drive home under the stars.
Wildlife viewing is rewarding all year. Your travel month shapes which camps and activities we recommend.
Newborn animals, migrant birds, lush scenery and the year's lowest camp rates. Afternoon storms bring dramatic light.
Rains ease, days are mild and floodwater from the Angolan highlands begins to arrive in the Delta.
The flood usually peaks around July. Islands concentrate wildlife and mokoro trips are at their best. Cool mornings.
Hot, dry months draw animals to remaining water for intense game viewing. November brings the first rains.
Most Moremi safaris begin in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango, usually via Johannesburg. From there, Wilderness Air's seat-in-plane circuit flies you to your camp's own airstrip in well under an hour.
Exact times are confirmed by camp the night before. Light aircraft allow around 20 kg per person in a soft bag.
A honeymoon, a milestone anniversary or the safari you have promised yourself for years. Share your dates and who is travelling, and we will recommend the Moremi camps, routing and pace that make it yours.
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