There is a variety of terrain and almost all the big game is here plus a bewildering selection of birds. In the Vumbura Concession you will undoubtedly see what appears to be giant salamis hanging from trees.
The 'sausage tree' epitomises this area which contains both wetland and savannah. As such the range of animals and birds is extensive with considerable numbers of elegant chocolate-coloured sable antelope with majestic sweeping horns.
The Pom Pom private concession is in the central reaches of the Okavango Delta and will warm the heart of the safari traditionalist. Here you can indulge in every kind of safari including fishing and nature walks with spectacular bird and animal watching.
Great herd of antelopes, zebra, buffalo and elephants roam the pastures, and lions, leopards, cheetahs and all the other carnivores prosper. As Moremi Game Reserve contains large areas of constant water, game viewing during the dry season is particularly good as animals are drawn to the permanent water sources. There are no fences between Moremi and the private reserves so the entire Okavango merges into a unified animal kingdom of grand proportions. Each area has its own particular habitats, resident herds and familiar predators, and night drives in the private reserves, also soon to be permitted in Moremi , often reveal secretive animals like porcupine, pangolin, aardwolf and genet.
The advantage of this time of year is that most of the animals give birth, providing a wonderful game watching experience. The landscape is lush and green and there is an abundance of wild flowers.
Dry season: April to October is the dry season and the drier it becomes the easier it is to spot animals close to permanent water holes. Located in northern Botswana, the region offers spectacular big five game viewing, alongside a selection of accommodation with experienced guided dusk and dawn safaris.
Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is a wetland, unlike anything else, covering between over 15 square km of the Kalahari Desert.
Known as one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, the Okavango Delta is made up of permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. Enjoy an unforgettable time in the African bush, with thrilling game drives in the pristine Delta and authentic African traditional moments. The Mopane Tongue, as the name suggests, is a vast tract of mopane forest. This tree thrives here in the poorly drained but nutrient rich clay sand and the mopane reaches a good size compared to those in areas such as Maun where they rarely exceed a stunted size.
The northeast tip of Moremi, known as Khwai, is an area where evergreen trees such as mature leadwood line wide floodplains. It boasts excellent density and diversity of both predator and prey species with leopard sightings consistently good.
There are also notably large lion prides. From an ornithological perspective, saddle-billed storks, wattled cranes and many species of kingfishers and bee-eaters are common. In the heart of Moremi, at the tip of the Mopane Tongue, lies the renowned Xakanaxa Lagoon comprising mopane forests and a patchwork of deep waterways and shallow flooded areas, creating a beautiful area packed with game.
The bog fern with its fronds of up to a metre in length is a characteristic feature of the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Leopard and cheetah are regularly seen and the density of antelope is notable. The birds congregate to build their nests in September and the hatching of chicks is at its peak in around November.
Access — Moremi can either be accessed by air light aircraft fly to the airstrips that service the lodges or by road via Maun.
A self-drive through Moremi is advisable only for experienced 4 x 4 drivers and only in the dry months. The summer rains can make some of the Moremi inaccessible and some lodges close over the December to February period.
As the Moremi is a game reserve, park fees must be paid. These are included in the cost of staying at a lodge and the administration will be dealt with by the lodge operator. However, if you are driving in, then you need to organise the paperwork and pay the fees in advance and also to have booked campsites.
You cannot just turn up and stay at campsites, nor lodges for that matter. The park is open from 6am—6. Campers need to note that they are allowed to collect firewood in the reserve but are not allowed to bring wood in nor to take it out. Best Months — There is no single answer to the question of when to visit. The Delta attracts so much wildlife because it has permanent water so there is good wildlife all year round. However, it is the case that animals disperse to the drier areas of the surrounding Kalahari Desert during the rainy season when water and food is available and the desert has turned green, only to migrate back to the Delta in the dry and hot in September and October winter months.
September is another favourite month for some of our team members. Daytime temperatures are getting warmer, but nights remain cool. This is another extremely good month for game viewing, with large numbers of elephant and buffalo congregating in the Chobe region and migrant birds begin to return to Botswana. Rates remain high — and availability correspondingly low. Botswana in October. October is the one of the hottest months of the year, and usually one of the driest.
Towards the end of the month the chances of rain can increase, and along with this can come greater humidity. The air is usually dry and hazy, making photography more challenging, but the lack of water and vegetation result in very good big-game viewing. Water levels are now much lower, so water-based activities such as boating, mokoro trips and fishing cease in many of the camps which are not on major tributaries.
Botswana in November. November usually marks the end of the dry season in Botswana, when increasing temperatures drive a rise in humidity, sometimes culminating in the first rains. These are often short but very heavy showers in the late afternoon or during the night, and can be spectacular. The rains lower the temperatures slightly but bring a flush of green back into the dry landscapes. As waterholes in surrounding areas fill, wildlife will gradually begin to disperse as it is not restricted by the availability of water.
November is a great time for birdwatching, with the arrival of many migrant birds. Botswana in December. The rains in Botswana have now started, bringing some respite to the high temperatures. Game viewing becomes harder as wildlife is more dispersed but great sightings can still be had in the right areas such as Khwai and the Kwara and Mombo concessions.
Areas such as the Makgadikgadi Pans change completely with the salt pans becoming covered in a shallow layer of water attracting large numbers of breeding flamingos. Low-season rates at many camps are a draw. Useful information and advice to help you prepare for a trip including Moremi Game Reserve. How to safari in Botswana. New to Expert Africa? Create an account. The waterhole, wildlife's meeting place. Star beds, sleep in the wild. Zebra stripes - which is which?
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