Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve

Travel Tips

What is the weather like in Moremi?

Moremi enjoys a long dry winter from May to October and a rainy summer season between November and April.

The May to August winter period experiences the best weather. There’s virtually no rain and you can expect mild to warm daytime temperatures and cool to cold nights, occasionally dropping to freezing in the early mornings. You’ll need to pack warm clothes for a winter safari in Moremi.

September and October however can be extremely hot and arid with relatively high levels of humidity. Temperatures at this time of year can exceed 40˚C/ 105°F with nights not much cooler.

Summer sees warm to hot daytime temperatures and regular rainstorms, usually grand afternoon affairs. January and February are the wettest months – travel is not always advisable at this time, especially for families.

 

Can I bring my children on safari?

Yes you can. Moremi is perfect for a family safari – the game viewing is reliably rewarding and several camps welcome families with children, offering baby sitters, tailored activities and entertainment, kids’ menus and junior ranger programmes. Older children can join you on drives; younger ones will be looked after by dedicated staff while you are out on an activity or catching up on some sleep!

Ask us about the most family-friendly camps in Moremi – we also have a number of camps and safari villas that can be exclusively booked for larger families and groups.

 

Travel light

Unless you are on an overland safari, travel around Moremi is mostly by light aircraft and luggage restrictions are vital. Each passenger is limited to one soft-sided bag of up to 20kg/44lbs plus a camera bag or similar. Note that excess baggage may be subject to additional baggage or charter charges.

WHEN TO GO: A YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION

JAN/ FEB/ MAR/ APR
Peak rainy season; lush & green, great bird watching; some lodges closed
MAY/ JUN/ JUL/ AUG
Mild & dry weather; high water – best for water activities & game viewing
SEP/ OCT
Hot & dry weather; lower water but excellent land-based game viewing
NOV/ DEC
Early rainy season; low water, limited water activities, great bird watching
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Top Experiences

THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN MOREMI

1. Go on a Game Drive

Led by sharp-eyed guides, morning & afternoon drives in open 4X4s are the best way to see the Kalahari’s animals. Lodges on private concessions offer spot-lit night drives too, the best way to spot nocturnal ‘specials’ like brown hyena, aardwolf & porcupine.

2. Take to the Water

Many Moremi Reserve lodges sit next to water & offer excursions by motor boat. It’s a great way to see birds & smaller animals – ask us about the best accommodation for water-based safaris.

3. Track Cats & Wild Dogs

With so many animals around, it is little wonder that Moremi is a predator paradise. Lion, leopard & cheetah are all seen regularly & the reserve is a vital stronghold for the African wild dog.

4. Go Bird Watching

The birdlife along Chobe River is spectacular! Listen to the cry of the fish eagle; see spoonbills and storks on the floodplains; the colourful flash of a kingfisher and flocks of carmine bee-eaters.

5. Go Private

Privately-run concessions adjoin the Moremi Game Reserve. They offer equally good game viewing & the chance to go on spot-lit night drives (not permitted in Moremi) plus guided walks.

6. Visit a Local Community

With guides & staff drawn from nearby villages, several Moremi lodges encourage interaction between their guests & the local community. It’s a great chance to learn about life in big game country.

7. Walk the Wild

Whether it’s a stroll around camp or a morning spent on Chief’s Island, the biggest land mass in the delta, a guided nature walk reveals the intricate details behind Moremi’s giant trees & big game.

8. Book a Spa Treatment

Several Moremi lodges rank among the finest in Botswana, offering unbridled comfort & service. Especially recommended for honeymooners, these camps offer spa treatments, private dining & romantic touches.

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Reviews

A great tour operator that was a pleasure to deal with.

We used Safari Online to put together a mid-range Botswana trip for a group of four going to three different camps and then onto Vic Falls. We asked several operators to provide options (through this great safari bookings website) and Walter Kohrs from Safari Online was easily the most responsive and quickest to provide different but realistic options and at good prices. In the end it was a no brainer to go with Safari Online. Walter always responded to my queries quickly, with honest and valuable responses that were clear and made sense. From our perspective he tailored a good mix of places for both our budget and standard of facilities that suited us perfectly, with enough information and links to help us make our decisions. In the end each camp was different and had different aspects and strengths that made each unique. We loved it.

Shane
They kept us fully informed and updated throughout planning, travel, etc.

It was excellent all around. Everything worked out well. An experience of a lifetime! The game viewing rides were fun and very informative.

Karen
Karina was absolutely instrumental to our safari success.

Our experience with Safari Online was excellent. After becoming very frustrated trying to search for a safari destination on our own, we turned to Karina for help and she was a lifesaver. She responded to our requests promptly and gave us several options with links to each option; we ultimately chose Lukimbi. She then coordinated our flights to and from the property, arranged the drivers necessary to get us from the airport to the lodge and back again, and sent the appropriate paperwork to each of us to verify each step of the process. We had an amazing safari adventure at the lodge–the experience of a lifetime–and are so grateful for her help. We literally couldn’t have done it without her!

Chris
Professional, patient, efficient and responsive. Met all our travel needs and requirements spot on

Communication was excellent – I asked A LOT of questions and did a ton of research myself and Walter was extremely patient with me and very responsive. he was straight forward and extremely professional.  Tour itself was excellent – an incredible experience and one never to be forgotten. Everything was spot on.

Neena
Excellent service and support for our Africa vacation

Working with Walter was a great experience. He listened to us and helped us build a vacation that exceeded all of our expectations. We really appreciated his professionalism and attention to detail.

Dan
Above expectations

Excellent communications and service. We dealt with Sabrina and she is awesome. The safari tour was amazing, i can highly recommend going to Elephant Plains. Its a very special place run by awesome people.

Werner
Perfect

We are six older but experienced travellers who usually do our own planning. Luck led us to Safari Online and Walter. His ideas proved spot on. Throughout our planning Safari Online have been helpful, always answering emailed questions, no matter how basic, straightaway. We’ve had probably our best ever holiday in years of travel, everything went smoothly. Pickups and transfers were on time. Staff in all the places we stayed were friendly and helpful. I can’t think of one adverse remark except maybe seeing a lion that wasn’t asleep, though I think if it could have been arranged Walter would have done so.

Jennifer