Qorokwe Camp
distinctive Camp | Okavango Delta, Botswana
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The exclusive Qorokwe Concession encompasses over 64,692 acres in a high-density game area of the southeastern Okavango Delta, bordering the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. This pristine area has been left wild and untouched for more than four years. Exploring Qorokwe reveals a world of diverse delta habitats supporting a wealth of wildlife, earning the area’s well-deserved reputation as a top Botswana safari destination.
The Camp
Location: Southeastern Okavango Delta, Botswana
Number of Tents: 9
Qorokwe Camp features nine elegant, modern tented suites. The length of the suite is traced by a private deck overlooking the bush with expansive sliding doors, affording views from the bed and sitting area. Beautifully styled furniture, textiles and decor fill the room. Each suite has an en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a free-standing bath tub. The magnificent main area is the focal point of the camp and overlooks a lagoon. The dining area, lounge, library and bar are built on raised wooden platforms, all connected by walkways. The camp feels contemporary while embracing the natural world around it.
Facilities & Amenities
- Family Accommodation: family unit with two bedrooms, each with two twin beds and a private plunge pool
- En suite bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower
- Shampoo, soap, lotion and insect repellent
- Hair dryer
- Room fan
- Tea/coffee in room
- 220v charging outlets in room
- In-room safe
- Central plunge pool
- 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
Wildlife Viewing & Activities
The exclusive Qorokwe Concession is comprised of 64,692 acres in a high-density game area of the southeastern Okavango Delta, bordering the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. The Qorokwe Concession has permanent water all year round, allowing for outstanding game viewing during every season. Seasonal palm-dotted and wooded islands, tranquil waterways and dry woodland ensure a year-round variety of game and birds, including predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and wild dog, as well as elephant, giraffe, zebra, and many unique antelope species. Activities include both early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives, which can linger beyond sunset. Guided nature walks and excursions by mokoro or boat are also possible.
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.
Country | Park/Reserve |
Buffalo
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Cheetah
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Eland
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Greater Kudu
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Hippo
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Hyena
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Leopard
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Lion
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Sable Antelope
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Wild Dog
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Wildebeest
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Zebra
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Botswana | Okavango Delta |
Usually viewed | Frequently viewed | Occasionally viewed | Sporadically viewed | Rarely to never viewed |
Climate
Month | Max | Min | Rainfall |
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January | 90° F | 64° F | 4.21 in |
32° C | 17° C | 107 mm | |
February | 88° F | 63° F | 3.11 in |
31° C | 17° C | 79 mm | |
March | 86° F | 61° F | 2.8 in |
30° C | 16° C | 71 mm | |
April | 84° F | 54° F | 0.71 in |
28° C | 12° C | 18 mm | |
May | 79° F | 45° F | 0.2 in |
26° C | 7° C | 5 mm | |
June | 73° F | 43° F | 0.12 in |
22° C | 6° C | 3 mm | |
July | 75° F | 46° F | 0.0 in |
23° C | 7° C | 0 mm | |
August | 81° F | 48° F | 0.0 in |
27° C | 8° C | 0 mm | |
September | 91° F | 57° F | 0.0 in |
32° C | 13° C | 0 mm | |
October | 95° F | 59° F | 0.91 in |
35° C | 15° C | 23 mm | |
November | 91° F | 66° F | 2.2 in |
32° C | 18° C | 56 mm | |
December | 91° F | 66° F | 3.39 in |
32° C | 18° C | 86 mm |