Nestled on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest, overlooking the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, sits Khwai River Lodge. Once here, you are close to Africa's heart beat and at the centre of a world that has not altered since life began, you can sense the big game heritage from the moment you arrive. Bush hats and desert boots, tall tales and long drinks, a past redolent of trophies and potent sundowners make Khwai one of the most popular game lodges in Botswana today.

Khwai is world renowned for its large concentrations of big mammals, especially buffalo, hippo and elephant. It is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck. As a year-round destination for wildlife, predators­ especially leopard and lion are also very active in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife.

The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. This is the perfect location for observing the perennial drama of the African bushveld and provides excellent birding ­ birdlife can be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge.

AT A GLANCE

• Accommodation in 15 twin bedded luxury tents under thatch set on decks.
• En suite his & her bathroom facilities
• Fully stocked Mini Bar
• Gas & electric heaters, Air conditioning & Overhead fan
• Electronic in-room safe
• Swimming pool
• Viewing deck overlooking Khwai River with Hammock and easy chairs
• Illuminated pathways
• Conference facilities
• Game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles.
• Curio shop
• Reference Library
• The camp has 110/220v 24H power
• Each tent has an internal telephone to reseption and tent to tent

Accommodation: In 15 twin bedded, air-conditioned, en suite luxury tents with thatched roofs set on decks overlooking the Khwai River.  Each suite with individual gas heater , his & her vanit unit shaving mirrors, hair dryers, mini bar, private viewing deck with hammocks, overhead fan, lighting and mosquito repellent, electric heaters, intercom to reception.  Lodge has a heated swimming pool and viewing deck overlooking the Khwai River and conference facilities for 24 people.  Meals and refreshments are served in the under cover dining area.

Activities: Activities at the camp include morning and afternoon game drivesin open Land Cruisers , as well as after-dark spotlight game drives. A cultural visit to a local village can also be arranged, as well asguided safari walks along the Khwai River. For the more adventurous, full-day private game excursions are also available to the nearby Okavango Delta where guests also have the opportunity to experience a boat cruise. For those wanting to relax, the lodge has a `Naturally Wild' gym and spa facility. Guests can enjoy indulgent massages and body wraps in the facility or in the privacy of their own tent.

Children
Khwai River Lodge only accepts children 8 yrs and over. No childcare/baby-sitters are provided for. Children must be under the care of their parents at all times.
Please Note: Children 8-12 yrs require the use of a Private Vehicle and Ranger for all activities - this will be at an additional charge.