The Camp

Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Number of Tents: 12

Shaded within a grove of ancient ebony trees, Camp Moremi accommodates just 24 guests in traditional safari-style tented rooms, including one family tent with two en suite bedrooms. Each canvas-sided tent is situated on a raised teak platform with private en suite bathroom facilities and a viewing deck, most offering a panorama over the Xakanaxa Lagoon, with its abundant resident wildlife. An elevated thatch and timber structure serves as the elegant main lodge, comprising a roomy sitting area, well-stocked wildlife reference library, dining room and cocktail bar. While beautifully furnished with leather couches, wingback chairs and rattan loungers, the lodge’s envelopment in the sights and sounds of the forest invite a true sense of the African wilderness. Other facilities include a secluded swimming pool with sundeck, and a thatched outdoor boma where brunch and afternoon high tea are served.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with shower
• Hair dryer on request
• Room fan
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Central pool
• Shared computer with Internet in main area
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• Credit cards accepted (Visa and MasterCard)
• No air conditioning, telephone, Internet or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Camp Moremi lies at the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the Moremi Game Reserve, within a large tract of towering mopane forest surrounded by winding channels and sprawling floodplains. The Xakanaxa area boasts a huge population of antelope, which entice predators. Guests often spot lions, cheetahs and leopards roaming the area. Water-based activities in the delta are always a delight, whether a poled mokoro excursion or a motorboat cruise on the main waterways and lagoons. Traditional 4x4 safari vehicles are used on the main islands for morning and afternoon wildlife drives. The incrdible wetlands support many antelopes and prolific bird life. Vast herds of elephant, buffalo and hippo are at home here, as well as giraffe and zebra, wild dog and plenty of crocodile. With more than 450 birds species, this region is also paradise for birdwatchers.

The Okavango Delta is a year-round wildlife viewing destination, with the peak mammal viewing in the dry winter between June and October and fantastic birding all year. The below chart shows major wildlife sightings. Other typical sightings may include small mammals, such as jackals, foxes, caracal and serval, and a wide variety of birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on weather and wildlife movements and can vary from camp to camp, since many camps are located on islands.

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Conservation

The owners of Camp Moremi believe in sustainable, environmentally and socially conscious tourism. Camp Moremi works with Botswana’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks to ensure conservation of the unique habitats in the delta region. The camp owners are also conscious of the need to develop the human potential of Botswana’s citizens, and makes a particular effort to enhance employee training through a very successful skills development program. These effiorts have produced numerous leaders from the local community who are employed in management positions throughout the company. Camp Moremi’s owners have also developed a far-reaching and integrated policy in response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, focused on prevention, treatment and support as well as stigma reduction and community outreach. Their work has been commended by the International Labor Organization as leaders of their industry in this regard. Additionally, they run a locally based procurement program, which purchases from local companies and distributors wherever possible.

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