A luxurious lodge with a thatched roof overlooking a serene pool area, surrounded by lush greenery and open fields. Cozy sun loungers line the poolside, inviting relaxation under a clear blue sky.

Khwai River Lodge

Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Overview

On the Moremi Game Reserve these stilted remote lodges are the ideal spot to absorb the vibrant wildlife and safari landscape to the fullest. With views of pink-backed pelicans, majestic golden lions and playful baby hippos from every direction, there is a surreal magic to being this close to the natural world.

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Key Features

  • Rooms and suites available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fully catered
  • Safari activities
  • National Park fees included
  • Spa and wellness suite
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A rustic outdoor bathroom featuring a freestanding white bathtub and a shower with a natural wooden privacy fence. Lush greenery surrounds the space, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.

Design

The indulgent tented rooms are built to meet your every comfort with elegance and locally inspired artistic touches. Under a traditional thatch roof, enjoy the luxury of an oversized four-poster bed and enjoy a sundowner from the minibar. From your private elevated deck, relax in the hammock and spot wildebeest, zebra and elephants jaunt past. With a dazzling blue private plunge pool, watch the safari procession as you cool off from the midday heat.

Mealtimes at Khwai River Lodge have the same extraordinary splendor as the scenic landscape surrounding the camp. Dine on exquisitely prepared African delicacies either in the lodge’s covered dining area or under a starlit African sky. Equally delicious picnics will be prepared to accompany you on your day’s excursions, perfect to refuel for the afternoon’s adventures.

After a day spotting game, unwind with a rejuvenating treatment at the intimate spa. Using local African botanicals sourced directly from the savannah, Africology’s luxurious, eco-friendly range benefits skin as well as the local communities that produce it.

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Luxurious tented bedroom featuring a four-poster bed with green and white accents, two bedside lamps, and draped sheer curtains. A bright green sofa with a decorative pillow sits in front. Decorative items and fruit are arranged on a coffee table.
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Sustainability

Opened in 1971, Khwai River Lodge was one of the first lodges to create safaris with a conservation ethos. The spa uses 100% natural, locally sourced organic botanicals.

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Why we love it

Discover how Bushmen used the stars to locate the true south and be captivated by the treasures of the boundless night sky. Using a telescope, focus in on constellations that northern hemisphere visitors may have never seen before.

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