Moremi Reserve

The Moremi Reserve is one of the most beautiful reserves in the whole of Africa. Created in 1965, after consultation with and approval by the Batawana tribe, it contains floodplains and lagoons that can be explored in the traditional mokoro canoe. It is also home to Acacia and mopane forest, offering a range of terrains that are inhabited by a wide range of plants, insects and animals. Extended several times since its creation, it now covers nearly 20% of the Okavango Delta and is over 3,000 square kilometres in size.

The reserve is based around two islands - Chiefs Island in the East and Mopane Tongue in the West around which there is a network of lily-topped lagoons and waterways. The Mopane forests, which cover over a quarter of the reserve, are renowned for their height and make an interesting contrast to the wetlands elsewhere. They are also a perfect habitat of woodland birds not seen elsewhere. The reserve offers a full range of wildlife, including lions, leopard and white and black rhino, but is most famous for its population of wild dogs. About 30% of all living wild-dogs live in the reserve, making it at the forefront in research into these endangered animals. Combine this with over 550 species of bird and you can see why it makes such a great safari destination.

You can get to Moremi but either road or air. If arriving by road you need an experienced driver as once within the fence of the reserve the roads deteriorate to little more than sandy tracks cutting through the vegetation. Most clients decide to fly-in to small airstrips and enjoy the excitement and tranquillity of the remote and atmospheric camps and lodges.

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