Khwai River Lodge by Orient Express, Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Khwai River Lodge nestles on the edge of a forest overlooking the vast floodplains of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Known for its exceptional range of big game, a host of animals are visible from the comfort of your own private deck at this luxury safari camp.
Khwai River Lodge accommodation comprises of Luxury tents and Private Suites.
All luxury tents at Khwai River Lodge are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views of the African landscape. The tents are shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The tent interiors are luxuriously appointed with en suite bathrooms, a private fully stocked mini bar, four poster bed complete with mosquito netting as well as a discreet air conditioning. Wildlife is all around you as you relax on your large private deck furnished with easy chairs and a hammock. The deck also provides a spectacular environment for enjoying a private dinner in complete harmony with your surroundings, ideal for a special occasion or just as a treat.
Khwai River Lodge has an exclusive private suite, perfect for a more intimate safari experience. The naturally stunning private suite with a spacious secluded deck area is set away from the other tents in the camp. The extended viewing deck has two relaxing sun loungers, perfect for basking in the warm African sun. To the side, a generous heated splash pool which is set amongst the trees for shade and privacy, yet with full views of the Delta allows one to wallow in communion with the hippos whilst spotting elephant and crocodiles on the island banks. The open air double showers and beautiful deep copper-framed Victorian bath, with only the tree canopy as a roof, offers further opportunities to commune with nature. Choose an elegant candle-lit dinner on the private outdoor deck (additional rates apply). Among the many other suite indulgences available in the suite include temperature controlled rooms, a well-stocked mini bar, oversized fluffy bathrobes, big soft bath sheets, cosy slippers and luxurious bathroom toiletries.
With incredible views cross the Okavango Delta and delicious food to match, the dining experience at Khwai River Lodge is one to remember. Dine in the open-air or under our covered area and watch the sun set across the amazing African landscape. After dinner enjoy the bar and lounge areas. Seated around our camp fire you can share stories of the days experiences with other guests or simply curl up and relax while the wildlife does the same.
You can now dine in style in the middle of the bush, as your guide serves breakfast or dinner in the open air.
Khwai River lodge facilities include ‘Boma’ or ‘Place of Eating’ where dinners and local performances are conducted ‘under the stars’, An elevated deck or ‘hide’ for viewing game or for those wanting a secluded area for a private and intimate dining experience, A fully equipped spa treatment room for those wanting to pamper themselves while on safari, A 20 meter Swimming pool – ideal to catch up on some ‘laps’ while on safari, A small reference library of books and videos on the local flora and fauna, Our own licensed airstrip and lot more….
Activities to do:
Game Drives
Early morning game drives take you out and among a wild landscape dotted with trees. Expect to see a huge range of creatures, from big cats such as lions and leopards, to hippo, rhino, antelope, giraffe and buffalo. Widely acknowledged to be the predator capital of the world, this is the only place in Botswana where the Big Five can be seen. Equally atmospheric and exciting are evening drives, as the shadows lengthen and the sky turns red. Animals and birds emerge from their siesta, and suddenly the bush is alive with sights and sounds. Return as the first stars start to shine—when the chance for unusual encounters is at its most intense.
Walking Safaris
On a walking safari through the delta you are totally enveloped in nature. You spot amazing things close-up: an insect, animal tracks, big game droppings, swarming termite mounds. These small, unexpected aspects of life often make the biggest impression. If a game drive is like reading a book: a walking safari is actually becoming a character in that book.
Star Gazing
The open skies around Khwai River Lodge make it the perfect place to experience the vast, dark dome of the African night sky. “A jewel box” is how one of our guides describes it, and certainly it is a wealth of riches from the Milky Way to Orion and Venus.
Moonlight Safaris
Night drives “into the middle of nowhere” are an amazing experience—a rare opportunity to be surrounded by the infinite darkness of the African bush. Don’t say a word, but simply gaze up at the stars and listen to the sounds. Animals are out on the prowl—scuffling, howling and, if you are lucky, emitting the occasional deep-throated roar. Night vision goggles allow you to capture all the action like never before
Bird Watching
Many visitors come to Khwai River Lodge purely to experience its huge variety of more than 300 species of birds.
