Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Belmond Khwai River Lodge offers 14 en-suite luxury tents, all raised on wooden decks and with thatched roofs. It's situated on a private concession just outside the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Every room has its own unique view of the Khwai floodplain from its private viewing deck. To make your stay more comfortable, every tented room has air conditioning, overhead fans and electric heaters. There is a fully-stocked mini-bar as well as a vanity unit, hairdryer and shaving mirror. The private decks are equipped with hammock and easy chairs to relax on as you enjoy the view. In each room, there is an electronic safe and internal telephone to reception and other tents.

For those looking for the ultimate in exclusivity, Khwai River Lodge offers a luxurious honeymoon suite, offering all the same amenities as the tented rooms, but also with its own private plunge pool, outside bathroom with elegant bathtub and a large private deck area for excellent game viewing or private dining. You will also have a personal guide available for private game-viewing activities.

Luxury Main Camp

When at camp, you can enjoy pampering spa treatments or take a dip in the swimming pool (heated in winter). There is a large central indoor lounge and dining area and an outdoor boma for evening meals under a star-studded African sky. There's also a curio shop and a small reference library. The lodge boasts a hide that overlooks the extensive floodplain, an ideal spot from which to view the variety of wildlife that can be seen along the Khwai River.

An early morning tea and coffee service and a light breakfast are offered before activities commence. A full buffet brunch is served around 11 am and a light tea precedes the afternoon game drive. At sunset, sundowners and snacks are served. A sumptuous evening meal is enjoyed in the dining area or in the outdoor boma by firelight.

Game-viewing Activities

Khwai River Lodge offers morning and afternoon/evening game drives, all conducted in open safari vehicles, led by qualified resident guides. Night game drives with spotlights are available as well as after-dinner stargazing presentations. Guided safari walks can be arranged along the Khwai River as well as a cultural visit to a local village. Some game drives are conducted in the private concession area where the camp is situated, and some drives continue through the local village to the adjacent Moremi Game Reserve, which is well known for its excellent game viewing.

Getting There

By air - There are regular flights from Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa to Maun and Kasane. Onward flights take 20 minutes from Maun Airport and 60 minutes from Kasane Airport. Private charter flights can also be arranged.

By road - Transfers from Victoria Falls can be arranged.

Our Take on Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Belmond Khwai River Lodge is one of those special lodges where you have fabulous game viewing, but can also just relax, rewind and get away from it all. Combining an itinerary with its two sister lodges – Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park and Belmond Eagle Island Lodge in the Okavango Delta – you'll get a wonderful overview of why Botswana is considered by many to be the ultimate safari destination.