Khwai River Lodge
KHWAI RIVER LODGE - OKAVANGO
DELTA, BOTSWANA
Khwai River Lodge is one of the oldest safari lodges
in Botswana, opened in the late 1960's by the late Sir Seretse Khama,
the first President of independent Botswana. It is located
eight kilometres north-west of the north gate of the Moremi Wildlife
Reserve. The camp is set under a canopy of old indigenous Leadwood and
Fig trees and offers a commanding view of the Khwai River flood plain.
This is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the
African bushveld and provides excellent birding.
At Khwai River Lodge, you are close to
Africa's heartbeat and at the center of a world that has not altered
since life began. You can sense this from the moment you arrive. Bush
hats and desert
boots, tall tales and long drinks, a past redolent of trophies and potent
sundowners. Upon entering our Khwai River Lodge,
you immediately sense its big game heritage. For decades, as befits
one of the most established game lodges in Botswana, it has hosted
guests from all over the world on the safari trail.
Khwai River Lodge is owned and
operated by Orient Express Safaris.
Accommodation 
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The
15 twin-bedded luxury tents with thatched roofs feature lavishly appointed
en-suite bathrooms and dressing areas. The tents are set on decks with
outdoor lounges overlooking the Khwai River. Guests
are advised to keep all cash, travel documents and other such articles
on their person. The camp also has a safe to store valuables. Facilities
include: Air conditioning and heating, overhead
fans, individual gas geysers, 'His and hers' vanity unit, electric heaters,
110v/220v plugs for electric razors, facilities for charging video batteries,
24-hour DC battery lighting in guest rooms, hair dryers, outside lounge,
with hammock and ceiling fan, and a mini bar.
The Camp's Facilities include:
• Observation deck overlooking the river
- the perfect spot to use our handy list for identifying the species
that
live
here
• Indoor and outdoor fire area
• Swimming pool (heated) - from the pool you can watch the pods
of hippo playing in the river
• Indoor and outdoor ceiling fans
• Telescopes
• A small safari museum
• Conference facilities
• Satellite phones on request
• Curio shop with toiletries, video and 35 mm film, safari wear,
local art and craft objects
• Laundry service
• Reference library of books and videos, audio-visual facilities
• Environmental flora and fauna check lists, talks and lectures
• Covered dining room offers delicious cuisine at all hours
• Covered lounge area with fully stocked bar
• Camp fire and seating area
Meals include:
• Early breakfast (served around 6am)
• Light brunch (served around 11am)
• Light snacks, tea and coffee on morning activity
• Afternoon tea (served around 4pm)
• Drinks and snacks on afternoon activity
• Dinner (served around 8pm)
Activities
Activities throughout the
year would typically include morning and afternoon game drives both inside
and outside the
Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The
camp also offers guided walks. However, while within the wildlife reserve,
activities are restricted by reserve regulation. These activities take
place on our safari viewing
vehicle, designed for your comfort and safety.
Activities include:
• Morning and afternoon game drives or guided walks
• After-dark spotlight game drives
• Bird-watching
• Game flights on request
Services on request and subject to surcharge:
• Company environmental manager
• Private guides and vehicles, on request
• Specialized guides and speakers
• Game flights; fixed-wing and helicopter (see below)
• Exclusivity of the camp (subject to availability)
Additional activities:
• Scenic game viewing flights: Breathtaking flights
in a Cessna 206 can be arranged.
• Helicopter flights: These flights are taken in a Bell Jet Ranger
and can be arranged on request.
• Additional activities are available either by pre-arrangement
or on arrival at the camp.
Wildlife
The Khwai River is part of the Okavango Delta's system.
But the lodge lies at the point where the river narrows to a stream and
disappears into the sand and here you find Moremi, one of Africa's most
majestic game reserves.
Moremi roars with Botswana's largest,
grandest, fastest, sleekest and most beautiful game. Waterbuck, Crocodile
and Hippo abound. Vast herds
of antelope and Zebra graze contentedly on the coarse grass. And where
the antelope feed, the predators are not too far off: Lion, Leopard
and Cheetah, Hyena and Wild Dog.
Within the Khwai
River region one is also able to notch up numerous bird sightings.
It is especially the high population density of raptors
that is very impressive. Birds such as the Bateleur Eagle, Tawny Eagle,
African Fish Eagle and Brown Snake Eagle all being well represented.
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