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Moremi Game Reserve
Where the Delta meets dry land: Moremi packs water, woodland and floodplain into one of Africa’s richest reserves.
Botswana
~4,800 km²
~100 km, 2–3 hrs
Wild dogs, leopard, Third Bridge
Where is Moremi Game Reserve?
Moremi Game Reserve covers the eastern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, roughly 100 km north of Maun. It was created in 1963 by the BaTawana people and named after their chief, Moremi III. It includes Chief’s Island and the well-known areas of Third Bridge, Xakanaxa and South Gate, and it borders the Khwai community concession.
Why Moremi is special
Moremi is one of the few places where the permanent waters of the Delta meet dry mopane woodland. That mix supports a remarkable density of wildlife: lion, leopard, cheetah, African painted dog, elephant, buffalo and red lechwe, plus some of the best birding in Botswana. Unlike much of the Delta, it can be explored by vehicle as well as by boat.
Camping and camps
Our camping safaris use Moremi’s public campsites, such as Third Bridge and Xakanaxa, where wildlife wanders through camp. Mid-range trips use mobile tented camps, and premium trips stay at permanent lodges such as Camp Xakanaxa.
What to see and do
- Game drives at Third Bridge and Xakanaxa
- Painted dogs and leopard
- Boat trips on the lagoons (water permitting)
- Camping in the reserve
Best time to visit Moremi Game Reserve
July to October for peak game viewing. Some tracks flood from about June, so routes change with the water. The green season is lush but some areas become hard to reach.
How to get there from Victoria Falls
By 4×4 from Maun (2–3 hours to South Gate), or by light aircraft to the reserve’s airstrips. It’s on our Botswana Explorer camping safari.
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Moremi Game Reserve: questions answered
Is Moremi part of the Okavango Delta?
Yes. Moremi Game Reserve protects much of the eastern Okavango Delta, including Chief’s Island.
How far is Moremi from Maun?
About 100 km, or 2–3 hours by 4×4 to South Gate. A light-aircraft flight is much quicker.
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Tours to Moremi Game Reserve
9 Day Botswana Explorer: Chobe, Salt Pans, Okavango & Moremi
The big Botswana road trip: Chobe’s elephants, meerkats on the salt pans, mokoro in the Delta and the predators of Moremi.
Victoria Falls · Chobe · Elephant Sands · Makgadikgadi
8 Day Okavango Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls
From the Falls to the Delta: Chobe’s elephants, then light-aircraft flights into the wild heart of the Okavango.
Victoria Falls · Chobe · Okavango Delta
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