5 Days Moremi and Khwai Big Cat Safari

  • 5 days
  • Botswana
  • Luxury
  • Private

Four nights on the Khwai river, where leopard and wild dog are seen more often than almost anywhere in Africa.

From US$4,512 per person

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Duration
5 days · 4 nights
Route
Starts and ends in Moremi Game Reserve
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Jun to Oct

Overview

The Khwai river forms the northern edge of Moremi. The concessions here allow night drives and off-road tracking, which gives you the best possible chance with the big cats and with Africa’s painted wolves.

Staying four nights in one place means no packing, more time with your guide and space to follow a sighting for as long as it lasts.

Highlights

  • Leopard and wild dog on the Khwai
  • Night drives with a spotlight
  • Mokoro trips on the river
  • Four nights in one beautiful camp

Route

Botswana

  1. StartMoremi Game Reserve (Day 1)
  2. EndMoremi Game Reserve (Day 5)

What to expect

  • Luxury safari

    Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.

  • Private safari

    Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.

  • Made to measure

    Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

  • Start any day

    Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.

  • Solo travellers welcome

    Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.

  • Pace and fitness

    Balanced, fitness: moderate.

Activities
Canoeing & Kayaking, Game Drives, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Day 1 Fly to Khwai Moremi Game Reserve

Short flight from Maun and a game drive to camp. Settle in and head out for your first evening drive along the river.

  • Travel 30 min flight from Maun
  • Meals Lunch & dinner
  • Game Drives

Overnight

Belmond Khwai River Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Tented rooms on the Khwai river at the edge of Moremi, famous for leopard and wild dog.

Belmond Khwai River Lodge, Khwai river, northern Moremi
Days 2 to 4 Big cats of the Khwai Moremi Game Reserve

Early starts with your guide and tracker to find the lions, leopards and wild dog of the area. Midday by the pool or in the spa, a mokoro trip in the afternoon, and night drives after sundowners.

  • Travel In the concession and Moremi
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Canoeing & Kayaking
  • Hiking & Walking

Overnight

Belmond Khwai River Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Tented rooms on the Khwai river at the edge of Moremi, famous for leopard and wild dog.

Belmond Khwai River Lodge, Khwai river, northern Moremi
Day 5 Fly to Maun Moremi Game Reserve

A last drive, a late breakfast and your flight back to Maun.

  • Travel 30 min flight
  • Meals Breakfast & lunch
  • Game Drives

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 4

Belmond Khwai River Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Tented rooms on the Khwai river at the edge of Moremi, famous for leopard and wild dog.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Belmond Khwai River Lodge, Khwai river, northern Moremi

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$7,500US$6,300US$5,922US$5,922US$5,922US$5,922Get quote
Low seasonUS$6,000US$4,800US$4,512US$4,512US$4,512US$4,512Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip Jun to Oct

  1. January: possible
  2. February: possible
  3. March: possible
  4. April: possible
  5. May: possible
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: possible
  12. December: possible

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights and road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.

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