About Botswana Private Mobile Safari
Our privately-guided mobile safaris in northern Botswana – amazing guiding and surprisingly good value.
If you’re looking for an authentic safari experience in Botswana, our Private Mobile Safaris are an exciting option – and particularly good value for groups of 4-8 people.
The Botswana Private Mobile Safari is run by one of Botswana’s top young and upcoming guides. It offers excellent value for money and works well for couples and larger groups alike. The safari can be tailor-made to take in a number of different areas of northern Botswana and the camp travels with you. We’d never claim this is the most luxurious form of safari but for those looking for a little bit of adventure a mobile is the most authentic way to see the Okavango Delta and the surrounding areas. We love them.
Our view
The Botswana Private Mobile Safari is run by one of Botswana’s top young and upcoming guides. It offers excellent value for money and works well for couples and larger groups alike. The safari can be tailor-made to take in a number of different areas of northern Botswana and the camp travels with you. We’d never claim this is the most luxurious form of safari but for those looking for a little bit of adventure a mobile is the most authentic way to see the Okavango Delta and the surrounding areas. We love them.
Botswana expert
Accommodation
6 meru tents
Children
Best for aged 8 +
Open
All year
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Mokoro
Night drive
Private activities
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Botswana Private Mobile Safari: Our full report
Our privately-guided mobile safaris in northern Botswana – amazing guiding and surprisingly good value.
If you’re looking for an authentic safari experience in Botswana, our Private Mobile Safaris are an exciting option – and particularly good value for groups of 4-8 people.
We first visited this operation in May 2015 and were hugely impressed by what was on offer. We’d never describe this form of safari as the height of luxury but it is comfortable, clean and a fantastic way of exploring vast areas of northern Botswana. Having the continuity of the same very good guide throughout your safari is a real positive in our opinion.
It’s well worth noting that although we’ve included the Botswana Private Mobile Safari under the Moremi Game Reserve section of the website we can also arrange your Botswana Private Mobile Safari to take in one or a combination of northern Botswana’s other main areas. These include the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and Nxai Pan National Park.
A Botswana Private Mobile Safari can be arranged for a maximum of 12 travellers in 6 tents. This makes it a flexible option for anyone from a couple looking for an exclusive getaway through to larger families and groups of friends wanting to travel together.
The camp team travel ahead of your party and set everything up, ready for your arrival. Your guide will pick you up from the nearest airstrip, and you’ll begin the drive to your first campsite where the comfortable en-suite tents await. As the name suggests, a mobile safari moves from private campsite to private campsite, spending perhaps two or three nights in each location. On each ‘moving day’ the back up team will again set off ahead of you and have camp set up ready for your arrival at the next port of call.
Each of the mini-meru tents has enough space inside to stand upright and move about freely inside. To help with the mobile element of the safari the tents are more functional than fancy, with simple decoration inside rather than anything ornate.
At the front of each tent is a canvas and mesh verandah. There are a couple of chairs and to the side two canvas washbasins. These are filled first thing in the morning with the wake up call so there is hot water ready for you to freshen up with. They are then filled again while guests are out on morning and afternoon game drive – sometimes with warm water and sometimes with cold depending on the weather.
Inside each tent are a couple of single camp beds, which are comfortable but not luxurious. In between the beds is a table where you’ll find some bug spray both for the room and for your body, as well as a solar lantern. Lending a little warmth to the tents is a rug at the foot of each bed.
On another table in the corner of the tent is a charming homemade wildlife and birding checklist for use during your stay. Here there is also another solar lantern. It has to be said that on our visit these didn’t provide an awful lot of light and we’d highly recommend bringing a head torch on any mobile safari.
At the back of each tent there is an en-suite loo with a long drop toilet, small table, some complimentary toiletries and a bucket shower in one corner. The shower can be filled on request, usually at the end of each day. The water can be heated although in the hotter months many people opt for a cold shower even in the evenings. We found the bucket shower’s capacity to be very good indeed with more than enough water for two people to shower under without requiring a refill. Towels and flannels are provided in each tent.
Away from the guest tents there is a communal dining tent which can really best be described as a canvas and steel framed marquee. This does have side walls which can be put up when the weather requires it but for most of the year the dining tent is open sided with views over the surrounding bush. On our last Botswana Private Mobile Safari we were not only impressed by the fantastic food cooked up over an open campfire and charcoal stove, but also by the immaculate and imaginative napkin origami which greeted us at dinner.
In addition to being where meals are served this is also where guests can relax during the siesta period in the afternoons. The tent’s shade covers comfy couches. There are a few reference books and wildlife magazines scattered around for general perusal too.
On our last Botswana Private Mobile Safari we saw some fantastic game over the two nights we spent in Moremi, with the highlight being two male lions who set up a camp of their own just across the floodplain from us. Activities are primarily vehicle based. This is due to the stricter regulations placed on safaris operating inside the national parks and game reserves of Botswana (i.e. no walking, no driving off-road and no driving after dark is allowed).
If you are keen not to spend all of your time in the vehicle, and wish to do some walking on your safari then let us know. The Botswana Private Mobile Safari can be organised to take in some time in the Khwai Community Concession, situated just between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. Walking is possible in this area and there are some lovely private campsites here too.
Additionally, the same team that offers the Botswana Private Mobile Safari also runs the Okavango Walking Safari, for a minimum of four people. If you are looking for a walking-exclusive trip then let us know - this may be a fantastic option to look at too.
Geographics
- Location
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
- Ideal length of stay
- A Botswana Private Mobile Safari can be tailor-made to suit a stay of three nights or more. Spending three nights on a mobile safari can be a great additional add-on to a standard lodge based safari. Equally an entire trip taking in several areas of northern Botswana could last anything up to 12 nights, taking in perhaps three nights at four campsites. It really is that flexible.
- Directions
- Most guests arriving on a Botswana Private Mobile Safari will be picked up from the nearest airstrip to their first campsite. However, for those guests who are not keen on flying in light aircraft this safari is one of the few options in northern Botswana where you could drive to your first camp from Maun or Kasane.
- Accessible by
- Fly-and-Transfer
Food & drink
- Usual board basis
- Full Board & Activities
- Food quality
- Given that all of the food on our safari was cooked over an open fire and a gas or charcoal stove it was fantastic. All of the meals were fresh, wholesome and plentiful.
We’d be woken in the morning with a cup of coffee and/or tea left outside of the tent. At the main area a lit campfire would be ready and toast and porridge would be prepared over the flames.
On returning from the morning game drive brunch was served. On our visit this was a fantastic bobotie (local dish) served with fresh bean salad, rice and freshly baked bread.
Before each evening activity tea is served, which during our stay was lemon muffins, which were excellent.
For the evening meal the starter was a butternut soup followed by eland steak on the first night and salmon and cream cheese rollmops followed by roast chicken on the second. Brunch and dinner are accompanied by a couple of different wine choices and beer is available at all times.
The day is finished off with coffee and a few drinks around the campfire.
We really rated the food on the Botswana Private Mobile Safari very highly indeed. It’s not haute cuisine but it hit the spot every time. - Dining style
- Group Meals
- Dining locations
- Outdoor Dining
- Further dining info, including room service
- Room service is not available.
- Drinks included
- All drinks on the Botswana Private Mobile Safari are included. Due to limited storage space we’ll ask guests to select their favourite drinks before they travel and then make sure the safari is adequately stocked for your trip.
Special interests
- Family holidays
- The team behind the Botswana Private Mobile Safari has a lot of experience in family safaris. The owners have a young child of their own and with a minimum age of 6 this is a great option for family safaris.
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Children
- Attitude towards children
- Children above the age of 6 are welcome on a Botswana Private Mobile Safari. The camp owners have a young child of their own and extensive experience of running family safaris. They are very good at keeping children entertained.
- Property’s age restrictions
- No children under 6 years of age.
- Special activities & services
- There is no special equipment available for children’s safaris but the camp can organise activities such as bow and arrow making, tailor made to children.
- Equipment
- None
- Generally recommended for children
- We’d always urge caution when organising a safari where small children are involved. However, given the extensive experience of the team behind the Botswana Private Mobile Safari in organising family safaris we are confident that this is a great option for guests with younger children, perhaps from about 8 years and older.
- Notes
- All of the tents on a Botswana Private Mobile Safari are at ground level and none of the campsites have fences. The chances of big game walking through camp are very high indeed.
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings from Private Mobile
Since mid-2018, many of our travellers who stayed at Botswana Private Mobile Safari 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
- Communications
- None
- TV & radio
- None
- Water supply
- Borehole
- Water supply notes
- Water for washing clothes and showering is taken from boreholes at various points inside the national parks and game reserves during the safari. The back-up vehicles have large water tanks for storage. Bottled drinking water is provided throughout the safari.
Sustainability
Authentic Botswanan hospitality
Designed to carry a maximum 12 tourists, Botswana Private Mobile Safari (Moremi Game Reserve) offers visitors looking for an authentic experience the chance of living in a mobile house. Run by a young guide from Botswana, the highlight of the camp is providing guests with a culturally immersive. This is achieved through the direct involvement of the owner, as he takes the responsibility to protect Okavango Delta’s cultural heritage by promoting its cultural assets to tourists. Apart from providing guests with a personalized service, the young guide also takes care of visitors’ children to ensure their safety. This, in return, offers visitors a valid representation of Botswanan hospitality. Moreover, under the careful supervision of the owner who makes sure that animals are well-respected, visitors can to get deep into the wildlife and get involved in activities such as lion watching.
As a non-permanent operator, the camp strives to be 100% environmentally friendly. For example, a solar lantern is provided which ensures less use of lights and electricity. Guests have access to long drop ash toilets, as the camp is committed to never leave any rubbish behind.
Each tourists of the Botswana Private Mobile Safari can therefore not only receive a truly authentic safari experience, but also support a locally-owned business – a young, aspiring local guide who can further act as a model for other people in Botswana.
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Health & safety
- Malarial protection recommended
- Yes
- Medical care
- Your guide will be first-aid trained and there is Medivac system in place for serious incidents. The nearest doctor is in Maun or Kasane and for serious incidents the nearest hospitals are in Maun or Gaborone. 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
- The guide will be armed and an air horn is provided in the tents in case of medical emergency.
- Fire safety
- There is a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Guided walking safari
Helicopter
Mokoro
Night drive
Private activities
Extras
- Disabled access
- Not Possible
- Laundry facilities
- Included
- Money
- There is no safe available but also no shops - so guests are advised to travel with any money they might need for tips or gratuities in cash and leave the rest in their bank account.
- Accepted payment on location
- None
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Excursions from Private Mobile
Optional extra day-trips and excursions possible whilst you're staying at Private Mobile. 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.
More about Helicopter FlightPermanent lodges in Moremi Game Reserve
For comparison, here are some alternatives in this same area.
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.
Okuti
With an innovative design and good service, Okuti Camp offers game drives and boat trips in a beautiful, game-rich part of Moremi Game 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 Private Mobile 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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