About Okuti
Rising above the reeds on the edge of the peaceful Xakanaxa Lagoon, Okuti is a triumph of architectural design.
Inside, it's almost Tardis-like in its use of space: the walls are curved, the ceilings softly vaulted, the whole aura light, airy and spacious. Tree-shaded wooden walkways wind around the site, with spurs drawing you in to your own private chalet where there's no shortage of creature comforts.
Unwind with a drink on your small balcony, or in the comfort of your own armchair; embrace the outdoors in your outdoor shower; and fall asleep to the music of tiny painted reed frogs.
The hub of Okuti combines comfort with practicality. Along with books aplenty, there's a help-yourself bar, a curio shop stocked with handmade baskets, and a cooling pool set up like a rural kraal. Spend your days (with just four guests to a vehicle) exploring Moremi Game Reserve, where elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and more seem to jostle for space – and the rhinos are back!
Or take to the lagoon by motorboat and watch as the setting sun daubs the water in shades of pink. Then, come the evening, settle down to a convivial three-course meal, impeccably served by friendly and approachable staff.
Our view
Okuti's unique design makes the most of its limited lagoon frontage, and its friendly team made us feel very at home. Although safari activities are conducted in what can be a busy area, and are limited by park regulations, there are compensations: it's in Xakanaxa - a stunningly beautiful part of the Moremi Game Reserve, and home to some of Botswana's densest wildlife populations, particularly in the dry season. It also offers particularly good value.
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Accommodation
7 chalets
Children
Best for aged 12+
Open
1 Mar to 7 Jan
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Helicopter
Mokoro
Private activities
Traveller reviews of Okuti
23 real, un-edited reviews from Expert Africa's travellers.
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Tsessebe Safari
7 days • 3 locations • 1 country
MAUN AIRPORT TO MAUN AIRPORT
Visit three sister-camps in and around Moremi Game Reserve during this thorough exploration of the Okavango Delta. A range of activities provide excellent opportunity to observe the local birdlife, mammals and fauna.
Visiting Okavango Delta, Moremi & Surrounds
US$8,240 - US$11,410 per person
Okuti: Our full report
Okuti Camp lies beside Xakanaxa Lagoon, in a prime area for wildlife in the heart of Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve.
Although it's on a relatively small site, close to neighbouring Xakanaxa Camp and a public campsite, Okuti has a very private feel from inside the camp. It has a smart and highly innovative design, very different from the more traditional camps found across the Delta.
A raised wooden walkway runs from Okuti's entrance arch to the main area and on across the camp to all the chalets: a useful safety feature given the high game densities in this location. The main area includes reception, lounge and dining area under the beehive-style thatched roofs of five huge rondavels (also referred to as “masasas”). Inside, these are furnished in a contemporary style, with smooth wooden floors, comfortable woven seating and various ethnic carvings. Adobe walls beneath a high, tunnel-like roof define the large lounge, which culminates in a partly open area with great views across the lagoon and floodplain. There are plenty of chairs and tables, and guests are welcome to help themselves to drinks from the bar.
Similar in construction is the long dining room, where brunch and dinner are usually served. Meals at Okuti are quite sociable occasions. Both the guides and camp staff join guests during the meals and typically end up engaging the guests in lively conversation and laughter, which contributes to a fun atmosphere around the table.
On the large deck in front of the main area is a fireplace, a popular spot for pre- and post-dinner drinks. Slightly lower down, the decked veranda extends towards Xakanaxa Lagoon and incorporates a plunge pool, with sunloungers overlooking the waterway running past camp.
Okuti Camp's seven chalets are certainly innovative, designed to make the most of the camp's frontage onto the Xakanaxa Lagoon. That said, they are quite close together due to the camp’s location on a relatively small site.
The arched, brown-canvas tunnels provide a distinctive look to the camp and may not be to everyone’s taste. Inside, though, they feel spacious and quite lovely, their walls lined with natural reeds, and with a superb view of the lagoon from each private balcony. It must have taken some bravery for the owners to agree to this concept, and we give the designers top marks for innovation.
All the chalets have wooden floors and are similar in style to Okuti's main areas. Five of them have either twin beds, or a large double. The two family chalets each have two bedrooms with a shared bathroom, so are not recommended for friends travelling together but work perfectly for families.
In each chalet, low rendered walls separate the bedroom from the en-suite bathroom, which has a shower and washbasin, and a flush toilet in a separate cubicle. There is an outdoor shower, reached from the bathroom at the side of each chalet. The honeymoon suite also has a large oval bath. A hairdryer and Charlotte Rhys toiletries come as standard.
During our visit in December 2023, we felt that while the rooms were comfortable, some elements were looking a little tired. We believe that a camp refresh may not be far off so watch this space.
Safari activities at Okuti revolve around open-topped 4WD game drives, mokoros and motorboat trips including the option to explore the stunning Xakanaxa Lagoon in a double decker barge which will allow the option for comfortable brunch and lunch cruises. The upper deck with its elevated views allows you to fully appreciate the landscape – all escorted by the camp's experienced safari guides. Because all the activities at Okuti Camp take place within the Moremi Game Reserve, note that night drives, walks and off-road driving are not permitted.
During the dry season (July–October), we have found game viewing and birdwatching to be excellent in this area. By contrast, sightings earlier in the season tend to be less consistent. On one visit in May, when the grasses were high and spotting animals was more difficult, we found fresh lion prints and could hear two males roaring nearby, but we were unable to spot them from the road.
Travellers also should be aware that Okuti is very close to Xakanaxa and Camp Moremi as well as a public campsite. As a result, there can be more vehicles on sightings here than in other areas, especially as guides from the three camps communicate by radio. However, we feel that the superb game viewing at Camp Moremi outshines the number of vehicles.
Boat trips on Xakanaxa Lagoon and the surrounding waterways are a major highlight at Okuti and more than once we were rewarded with fantastic birdlife, including what our guide called the “mini heronry”, a spectacle usually at its best around September to December. It was fascinating to watch beautiful white egrets, grey herons, ugly marabou storks and even reed cormorants roosting and vying for a perch on the little islands in the lagoon.
Geographics
- Location
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
- Ideal length of stay
- A two- or three-night stay is usually perfect at Okuti. The camp is often combined with its sister camps in private areas of the Delta, Kanana and Shinde and Dinaka in the Kalahari.
- Directions
- Access to Okuti is usually by light aircraft into Xakanaxa Airstrip, then it's a short 20-minute drive to camp. It is also possible to boat to Okuti from Shinde, which makes for a particularly interesting transfer.
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
- Food quality
- On our most recent visit to Okuti, in December 2023, we enjoyed some excellent food here. With sufficient notice, Okuti can cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. They can also prepare special meals for children, on request.
Before heading out on the morning activities, a light breakfast of cereal, yoghurt, pancakes and fresh fruit is served. There is also the option of a cooked breakfast.
Although we didn’t have the chance to enjoy it on our last stay, brunch is usually served on retuning to camp at around 11.00am. On a previous stay this included a very tasty beef boteti, and a spinach casserole for those preferring a vegetarian option. These were accompanied by a tasty red cabbage and apple salad, a green salad and a green bean salad with a sesame dressing. There was also freshly baked bread and a cheese platter to finish.
For afternoon tea, just before the afternoon activity, we were offered goat’s cheese and biltong pizza slices and mini chai custard tarts. There was also a platter of fresh fruit, homemade lemonade, a fresh smoothie, iced rooibos tea and iced coffee.
On returning from our afternoon drive, dinner was served at around 8.00pm. We enjoyed a chilled carrot soup with a fresh bread roll to start. This was followed by pan-fried chicken with baby carrots, roast potatoes, risotto-style rice and mangetouts. Dessert was a rich, fudgy brownie with vanilla ice cream served with a glass of dessert wine.
Occasionally, the team will prepare a traditional dinner of pap (maize meal – a staple food of Botswana), seswaa (shredded beef) and morogo (a green, leafy vegetable similar to spinach). - Dining style
- Group Meals
- Dining locations
- Indoor and Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- Private meals can be arranged for special occasions on request.
- Drinks included
- All local and South African soft and alcoholic beverages such as beer, cider, house wines and spirits are included at Okuti. Fine wines, imported spirits and liqueurs all come at an extra cost.
Each room is provided with glasses and a flask of drinking water, which is replenished daily. We don't recommend that travellers drink from the tap.
Special interests
- Family holidays
- Okuti is part of the Young Explorers programme, offering families a specialist guide who has experience guiding children in the bush. It is also fenced and takes children aged 7+ making it a great family-friendly safari camp.
- See ideas for Family holidays in Botswana
- Wildlife safaris
- During the dry season, the Mopane Tongue area of the Moremi Game Reserve has some of the densest game viewing in Botswana that we have seen. Big cats, such as leopard and lion, are common, and elephant, hippo and giraffe are prolific.
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Children
- Attitude towards children
- Okuti welcomes children aged 7 years and over.
- Property’s age restrictions
- No children under 7
- Special activities & services
- There are no specific activities for children at Okuti, although there are some board games in the main area. Children's meals can be prepared on request.
However, along with its sister camps, Okuti can be booked as part of the Young Explorers programme. This programme pairs families travelling with young children with specialist guides. Please contact one of our team members for more details. - Equipment
- The camp has two family rooms.
- Generally recommended for children
- Because there's a fence around the camp, and high walkways linking the main areas to the chalets, Okuti can feel deceptively safe, but wild animals – including predators – are known to move through the camp. In addition, the chalets are relatively close together so it's important to be mindful of others with regard to noise levels. We'd recommend it for children over about 12 years old who are enthusiastic about wildlife.
- Notes
- The pool is unfenced and there is no barrier between the camp and the water, so parents must keep their children under constant, close supervision.
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Okuti
Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Okuti have kindly recorded their wildlife sightings and shared them with us. The results are below. Click an animal to see more, and here to see more on our methodology.
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Communications
- Power supply notes
- There is a back-up generator.
- Communications
- WiFi is available in the chalets.
- TV & radio
- There is no television or radio at Okuti.
- Water supply
- Borehole
- Water supply notes
- All the chalets have plumbed hot and cold running water for showers as well as flush loos.
Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Medical care
- The nearest doctor is in Maun. Management and guides are first-aid trained and medical evacuation is available in case of emergencies. Please note that it is only possible to fly out of camp during daylight hours as the bush airstrips do not have any lighting at night.
- Dangerous animals
- High Risk
- Security measures
- Guests are escorted to their chalets after dark as dangerous wildlife is known to wander through the camp. “Foghorns” are provided in the chalets to summon help in case of emergency.
- Fire safety
- There are fire extinguishers at all the chalets and in the main area.
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Helicopter
Mokoro
Private activities
Extras
- Disabled access
- On Request
- Laundry facilities
- A full complimentary laundry service is included.
- Money
- No exchange facilities are offered at Okuti. There is a small safe in each chalet.
- Accepted payment on location
- Mastercard and Visa credit cards are accepted; Diners and Amex are not. Cash in the form of South African rand, GB sterling, US dollars, euros and Botswana pula is accepted.
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Excursions from Okuti
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Okuti. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.
Helicopter Flight - Botswana
Various: from 30 minutes to half a day.
Low-flying, agile and offering superb views, helicopters are an ideal way to move around the Okavango Delta.You can use them instead of fixed-wing inter-lodge transfers or as an addition to other wildlife watching activities, and of course, helicopters can hover to allow that perfect pic, whereas fixed-wings can’t.
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Alternative places to stay in this same area.
Private Mobile
The Botswana Private Mobile Safari has no fixed location; it's exclusive to your group and comes with a top professional guide. Expect comfortable camping, great food, and a superb wildlife experience wherever you decide to go.
Machaba Camp
Overlooking the Khwai River to Moremi Game Reserve beyond, the classic Machaba Camp combines comfort with excellent game viewing.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Located deep in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Xigera Camp normally focuses on mokoro excursions and motorboat trips, with 4WD game drives when water levels permit.
Xakanaxa
Camp Xakanaxa is a well-established traditional camp beside a huge lagoon within the Moremi Game Reserve, with access to some superb wildlife viewing.
Khwai Lediba
Khwai Lediba offers a traditional African safari experience, with very comfortable tented accommodation, in a fantastic game area north of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Sable Alley
Smart, independent and well-run, Sable Alley overlooks a beautiful, hippo-filled lagoon within the diverse Khwai Private Reserve.
Mombo Camp
Mombo is one of Botswana's most exclusive safari camps, set in a beautiful, remote location within the Moremi Game Reserve and with exceptional game densities.
Little Machaba
Overlooking the Khwai River and Moremi Game Reserve beyond, Little Machaba is a classically designed camp with very comfortable tents in a great game-viewing area.
Chief's Camp
Chief's Camp is situated on Chief's Island, within the Okavango Delta's Moremi Game Reserve. Experience one of Botswana's top game-viewing areas by 4WD and mokoro.
Elephant Pan
Fairly rustic, and relatively inexpensive, Elephant Pan overlooks a natural waterhole that attracts an almost constant parade of animals.
Skybeds
Situated in a private reserve close to Moremi Game Reserve, Skybeds offers a simple yet wonderful opportunity to sleep under the stars and watch wildlife from your bed.
Camp Moremi
In one of the best locations for game viewing in Botswana, Camp Moremi sits at the tip of the Mopane Tongue, overlooking Xakanaxa Lagoon.
Little Mombo
One of Botswana's top safari camps, Little Mombo stands on the north side of Chief's Island, in the heart of the Okavango Delta's Moremi Game Reserve.
Little Sable
Little Sable camp is located in the Khwai Private Reserve – which borders the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe
Tuludi
Tuludi is a brand new luxury camp, within the Khwai Private Reserve, built on a site under giant leadwood trees and overlooking the Okavango Delta floodplains.
Mokete Camp
New for July 2023, Mokete has 9 luxurious tents, raised on platforms above the surrounding bush and offers an experience of the Kalahari Wilderness.
Sango Safari Camp
Sango offers comfortable tented accommodation, without some of the frills often found in Botswana's camps, with an area that's scenic and gets excellent, consistent game sightings.
Khwai Leadwood
Khwai Leadwood is a luxurious lodge located in the heart of the Khwai Community Concession, offering guests exceptional service, stunning scenery, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Monachira
A new lodge in Moremi Game Reserve, with a focus on water-based activities, the family-friendly Monachira will be opening in May 2025.
Tawana
An exclusive new lodge on the banks of the Gomoti River, Tawana has just eight very spacious suites.
When to go to Moremi Game Reserve
Our month by month guide: What it's like to visit Okuti in Moremi Game Reserve
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Moremi Game Reserve in January
January is the height of the rainy season in Moremi Game Reserve. Evening showers and occasional thunderstorms cool the air, making temperatures more comfortable than the peak heat of October to December. Wildlife disperses across the landscape, but the Khwai River area still offers good sightings of lions and elephants.
January is also an exceptional time for birdwatching, with migratory species abundant and breeding activity in full swing. The lush greenery creates stunning photographic opportunities, while mokoro excursions allow for tranquil exploration of waterways. Despite the rain, Moremi’s diverse ecosystems, including mopane forests and waterways, offer unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Lower visitor numbers mean better rates at camps and lodges.
- Warm with occasional heavy thunderstorms
- Spectacular birdlife throughout the reserve
- Wildlife dispersed in the floodplains and woodlands
- Good availability in camps and lodges
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in January
Moremi Game Reserve in February
February in Moremi Game Reserve sees the wet season continue, with heavy evening rains and cooling temperatures. The reserve is green and vibrant, alive with insects, smaller animals, and many animals are raising their young. The Xakanaxa Lagoon area is particularly rich in wildlife diversity at this time.
While thicker vegetation makes spotting larger animals more challenging, patient observers may encounter leopards or antelope species. Birdwatching remains a highlight, with over 500 species, including many in colourful breeding plumage. High water levels make boat trips a wonderful way to explore the intricate waterways of the Delta. Visitor numbers are low, offering a more intimate safari experience and better availability at luxury camps.
- Warm temperatures with some thunderstorms
- Abundant birdlife, including breeding species
- Wildlife raising young across the reserve
- Game viewing improving in central areas
- Low visitor numbers and good camp availability
Our view
This is not a great time to visit
Weather in February
Moremi Game Reserve in March
March marks the end of the rainy season, with fewer storms and more sunny days. The landscape remains lush, and wildlife activity increases as animals finish raising their young. This is an ideal time for photography, with the green scenery providing dramatic backdrops.
While thick vegetation can still make wildlife spotting challenging, patient observers may be rewarded with sightings of predators like lions and leopards, especially in the Khwai River area. Birdwatching continues to be exceptional, with many migratory species still present. Water-based activities like boat cruises offer unique perspectives on the delta's wildlife. With fewer visitors, March provides a quieter, more exclusive safari experience in Moremi’s mopane forests to expansive floodplains.
- Variable weather, rains easing off with occasional thunderstorms
- Many animals finishing raising their young
- Excellent birdwatching and photography opportunities
- Few visitors and lower rates in camps
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in March
Moremi Game Reserve in April
April in Moremi Game Reserve typically signals the end of the rainy season, with clearer skies and a vibrant green landscape. Night temperatures begin to drop, particularly in the southern areas of the reserve. Game viewing improves as vegetation starts to thin, making it easier to spot wildlife. This is also an excellent time for boat excursions, offering intimate encounters with aquatic wildlife and bird species.
Birdwatching remains highly rewarding, with many species still nesting or breeding. The Xakanaxa Lagoon area is especially rich in wildlife diversity during this period. With the shoulder season underway, visitors can enjoy better value at top camps. April strikes a wonderful balance of pleasant weather, diverse wildlife sightings, and fewer tourists.
- Cooler evenings with occasional showers
- Lush green landscapes after the rains
- Improved predator-prey interactions
- Quiet period with relatively low rates
- Water levels rising - ideal for boat safaris
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in April
Moremi Game Reserve in May
May is one of the best months to visit Moremi Game Reserve. The annual floodwaters from Angola start to reach the Delta, creating ideal conditions for water-based safaris. Cooler mornings and evenings heighten predator activity, although tall grasses in some areas may still obstruct views.
The Khwai River and Chief’s Island are prime locations for spotting large herds of elephants and buffalo. Birdwatching remains excellent, with over 500 species recorded in the reserve. May is perfect for combining game drives and boat excursions, offering a diverse and rewarding safari experience. Clear, crisp evenings also provide outstanding stargazing opportunities. As shoulder season ends, value-conscious travellers should book early to secure availability at camps and lodges before peak rates apply.
- Cool mornings and evenings with little rain
- Game viewing improves as grasses thin
- Increased predator activity in the reserve
- Final month of shoulder season - rates still reasonable
- Availability becomes limited as demand rises
Our view
A very good time to visit
Weather in May
Moremi Game Reserve in June
June marks the start of the dry season in Moremi Game Reserve. Mornings and evenings are cool, sometimes reaching freezing at night, while daytime temperatures rise to 25-30°C/77-86°F with clear skies. The air clarity is excellent for photography. As surface water diminishes, wildlife starts to congregate around remaining water sources.
Game viewing improves significantly throughout Moremi, but especially in the Khwai River area and around Xakanaxa Lagoon. June is perfect for night drives, which are possible in areas outside the reserve. Birdwatching remains excellent, with many water birds concentrated around permanent water bodies. With peak season approaching, many camps and lodges are becoming much busier and so booking well in advance is wise.
- Warm days, cold nights in Moremi
- Excellent conditions for wildlife photography
- Animals congregating around water sources
- Vegetation thinning, improving visibility
- Peak season starts, rates increase
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in June
Moremi Game Reserve in July
July in Moremi Game Reserve offers cool mornings and evenings, combined with excellent game viewing. The thinning vegetation and concentration of wildlife around water sources make this one of the best months for safari experiences. The Khwai River area and Chief's Island are particularly rewarding, with high chances of spotting big cats and large herds of elephants and buffalo.
Water-based activities like motorboat cruises on the permanent waterways provide unique wildlife viewing perspectives. Birdwatching remains excellent, with large concentrations of water birds. July is ideal for photography, with clear skies and animals gathering at waterholes. Night drives offer opportunities to spot nocturnal species.
- Comfortable days, cold nights in the reserve
- Excellent game viewing as vegetation recedes
- Khwai area becomes busy with visitors
- Private concessions offer exclusive experiences
- Peak season with high rates in most camps
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in July
Moremi Game Reserve in August
August is a popular time to visit Moremi Game Reserve, coinciding with peak safari season. Temperatures are generally cold at night and comfortable during the day, rising towards month-end. Wildlife congregates around remaining water sources, making game viewing exceptional.
The Khwai River area offers excellent predator sightings, though can be very busy with travellers. August is one of the best times to experience the delta floods at their peak, ideal for boating safaris. Birdwatching is rewarding, with large concentrations of water birds. The clear, dry conditions create spectacular sunsets and stargazing opportunities.
- Dry, warm days and cool nights in Moremi
- Fantastic wildlife watching, especially in the Delta
- Okavango flood waters typically at their peak
- Stargazing opportunities on clear nights
- High rates and limited availability in camps
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in August
Moremi Game Reserve in September
September in Moremi Game Reserve sees warming daytime temperatures while nights remain cool. The dry conditions create a hazy atmosphere, resulting in stunning sunsets. Game viewing is excellent, with large numbers of elephants and buffalo congregating in the Khwai River area and around Xakanaxa Lagoon. Predator sightings are frequent, especially around water sources.
September is ideal for walking safaris and night drives, offering unique wildlife encounters outside the borders of the reserve. Birdwatching remains rewarding, with migrant birds beginning to return. Water-based activities provide close encounters with aquatic wildlife whilst the clear night skies offer excellent stargazing opportunities.
- Warmer days, cool nights in the reserve
- Prime month for wildlife viewing in Moremi
- Large elephant herds visible near water
- Hazy conditions create dramatic sunsets
- Peak season rates, many lodges fully booked
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in September
Moremi Game Reserve in October
October is one of the hottest and driest months in Moremi Game Reserve. The lack of water and vegetation results in excellent big-game viewing, particularly around the remaining water sources. Water levels are lower, limiting some water-based activities, but concentrating wildlife for easier viewing.
October is excellent for walking safaris and night drives, both possible outside the park, which provide unique perspectives on the Okavango’s ecosystems. Birdwatching remains rewarding, with many migrant species arriving. The dry, hazy conditions create dramatic landscapes and stunning sunsets, ideal for photography. The most luxury provide comfortable and cool bases for exploring the reserve during this intense wildlife period.
- Hot days, chance of rain late in the month
- Excellent big game viewing opportunities
- Water activities limited as flood waters recede
- Last month of peak season in Moremi camps
- Migratory birds begin to arrive in the reserve
Our view
Fantastic: the very best time to visit
Weather in October
Moremi Game Reserve in November
November usually marks the end of the dry season in Moremi Game Reserve, with increasing temperatures and humidity often culminating in the first rains. These short, heavy showers bring a flush of green to the landscapes. Wildlife begins to disperse as water becomes more available, but game viewing still remains very good.
November is fantastic for birdwatching, with the arrival of many migrant species. The first rains create spectacular skyscapes and rainbows, offering unique photographic opportunities. Water levels start to rise, gradually improving conditions for mokoro excursions. The prices at luxury camps reduce to shoulder-season levels, offering bargains for value-conscious travellers wanting to balance of wildlife viewing and comfort.
- Hot days, sometimes humid in Moremi
- Increasing likelihood of rain as month progresses
- Wildlife less concentrated but still good viewing
- Arrival of migratory birds enhances birdwatching
- Shoulder season begins, rates become lower
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in November
Moremi Game Reserve in December
December in Moremi Game Reserve sees the continuation of the rainy season, bringing some relief to the high temperatures. While game viewing becomes more challenging as wildlife disperses, great sightings can still be had in key areas. The landscape transforms with lush vegetation, creating beautiful scenery. December is excellent for birdwatching, with migratory birds in full attendance and many species breeding.
The rejuvenated waterways enhance boat safari experiences, offering unique perspectives on the Delta's ecosystem. Afternoon thunderstorms create dramatic skies, perfect for landscape photography. Luxury camps offer lower season rates, providing excellent value for experiencing Moremi's diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes during this vibrant time of year.
- Temperatures cooling from October-November highs
- High chance of rain, usually short heavy storms
- Birds in breeding plumage and often including migrants
- Wildlife more dispersed
- Low-season rates available in most camps
Our view
A good time to visit, with pros & cons
Weather in December
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