Key Takeaways
- Moremi Game Reserve is the wild heart of the Okavango Delta — protecting the wildlife-rich eastern third of the Delta and, for many, the finest reserve in all of Botswana.
- It was proclaimed in 1963 by the Batawana people — the first protected area in Africa created by an African community — and holds all of the Big Five plus one of the continent's densest wild dog populations.
- Moremi is the classic place to combine the signature mokoro water safari with big-cat and wild dog game drives — the true Delta blend of water and land.
- Camps are all-inclusive and mostly fly-in from Maun: classic tented from ~US$700pp/night, luxury from ~US$1,200, and the ultra-luxury flagship Mombo on Chief's Island from ~US$2,500–4,500+.
- Complete packages run from about US$3,900 for a 4-day explorer to US$22,000+ for a 7-day Chief's Island or multi-park journey. Pairs perfectly with Chobe, the Kalahari and Victoria Falls. We handle camps, flights and logistics end to end.
What a Moremi Safari Package Costs
The quick answer: a Moremi safari sits at the premium end of African travel, driven by your camp tier and the fly-in logistics — classic tented camps from around US$700 per person per night, and the ultra-luxury flagship Mombo from around US$2,500 to US$4,500+. Botswana chose a deliberate high-value, low-volume model decades ago: few beds, high park fees, and pristine, uncrowded wilderness as the reward. Most quality camps are reached by light aircraft from Maun and quoted as all-inclusive — accommodation, all meals, drinks, game drives, mokoro and boat activities, park fees and camp transfers are bundled into one nightly rate. We itemise every element in each quote — the light-aircraft flights, camps and rates by tier, activities and park fees — so you always know exactly what you are paying, with no hidden costs.
Moremi Pricing Building Blocks 2026/2027
- Classic Tented Camps: US$700–1,200pp/night, all-inclusive (well-run tented camps at Xakanaxa lagoon and the Khwai area — authentic, comfortable, superb guiding and great value for the Delta)
- Luxury Lagoon & Island Camps: US$1,200–2,200pp/night, all-inclusive (refined camps with beautiful settings, private decks and excellent water-and-land access)
- Ultra-Luxury — Mombo, Chief's Camp & Xigera: US$2,500–4,500+pp/night, all-inclusive (the Delta's most celebrated camps on and around Chief's Island — exceptional wildlife, service and comfort)
- Light-aircraft flights (Maun ↔ camps): roughly US$250–500 per person per hop, usually built into the package
- Park & concession fees: included in camp rates at fly-in camps; payable separately on self-drive and mobile trips
- Mokoro & boat safaris: included at most camps (subject to water levels), a highlight of any Moremi stay
- Peak Season Premium: highest rates and earliest sell-outs May–October (the high-water dry season)
As complete, all-in packages, a 4-day Moremi explorer typically runs from about US$3,900 to US$7,500+ per person, a 5-to-6-day delta or Chief's Island trip from about US$5,500 to US$18,000+ per person, and a 7-day Moremi-and-Okavango or Moremi-and-Chobe journey from about US$7,500 to US$22,000+ per person — the range reflects camp tier and season. Moremi delivers the complete Okavango Delta experience — water and land, the Big Five and the wild dog — in the reserve widely regarded as the finest in Botswana.
Why Moremi Is the Wild Heart of the Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve protects the wildlife-rich eastern third of the Okavango Delta — a mosaic of floodplains, palm islands, lagoons and mopane woodland that many consider the finest reserve in all of Botswana. It holds a special place in the continent's history: in 1963 the Batawana people, led by the regent Mrs Moremi, proclaimed it themselves — the first protected area in Africa created by an African community, set aside to save the Delta's wildlife from over-hunting. Today it covers a vast expanse of the Delta's permanent and seasonal water, and it is the only officially protected part of the Okavango, the beating heart of a UNESCO World Heritage inland delta.
Its signature is the way it lets you experience the Delta from both water and land. Glide through the papyrus channels by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe, at water level; then track lion, leopard and wild dog on classic game drives across the floodplains and through the woodland. Few reserves on earth combine the two so beautifully. And the wildlife is extraordinary: all of the Big Five, some of the finest big-cat viewing in Botswana, and one of the densest populations of endangered African wild dog on the continent, alongside great herds of elephant and buffalo drawn to the water.
What sets Moremi apart for travellers is the combination of wilderness and exclusivity. At its centre lies Chief's Island, the largest landmass in the Delta and the former royal hunting ground of the Batawana chiefs, home to celebrated camps including the legendary Mombo. Botswana's low-volume model means you share these sightings with almost no one, and the camps — from authentic tented classics to the finest lodges in Africa — deliver guiding and comfort of the highest order. Add the spectacle of flying in over the shining channels, and Moremi becomes the natural centrepiece of a complete Botswana safari.
Sample Moremi Safari Itineraries with Real Pricing
Below are four real, bookable Moremi safari packages — a focused explorer, a fuller delta classic, a Chief's Island and Mombo flagship, and a grand Moremi-and-Okavango journey — with transparent per-person pricing including light-aircraft flights, all-inclusive camps, water and land safaris and park fees. All prices are indicative 2026/2027 rates for double occupancy and include our full planning, booking and on-the-ground support.
4-Day Moremi Explorer
From US$3,900 to US$7,500+ per person (double occupancy, 3 nights, all-inclusive fly-in camp, water and land safaris, light-aircraft transfers from Maun)
Day 1: Fly into Maun and connect by light aircraft to your Moremi camp — a spectacular hop over the Delta's channels and islands. Afternoon game drive as the light softens.
Day 2: A full day in the reserve — a morning game drive in search of lion, leopard and wild dog, and an afternoon mokoro glide through the papyrus channels (water permitting).
Day 3: Another full day of safari — dawn drive, a boat or mokoro outing, and time to soak up the Delta's birdlife and big herds.
Day 4: A final morning drive, then light-aircraft flight back to Maun for your onward journey.
What's included: 3 nights all-inclusive accommodation, all meals and drinks, game drives, mokoro and boat safaris (subject to water), park fees, light-aircraft transfers from and to Maun.
Best for: Travellers who want the complete Delta experience — water and land, the Big Five and the wild dog — in a focused first Moremi safari.
5-Day Moremi Delta Classic
From US$5,500 to US$11,000+ per person (double occupancy, 4 nights across two camps, all activities and flights)
Day 1: Fly Maun to your first camp in a drier, game-drive-rich area of Moremi; afternoon drive for big cats and plains game.
Day 2: A full day of game drives — Moremi's mosaic of floodplain and woodland is superb for lion, leopard and cheetah, with wild dog a real possibility.
Day 3: Light-aircraft transfer to a second camp in the permanent-water area of the Delta; afternoon mokoro or boat safari.
Day 4: A full day of water and land safaris — glide the channels at dawn, seek out red lechwe, elephant and hippo, and enjoy the Delta's spectacular birdlife.
Day 5: A final morning activity, then flight back to Maun for your onward journey.
What's included: 4 nights all-inclusive across two camps, all meals and drinks, game drives, mokoro and boat safaris, park fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Travellers who want to experience two sides of Moremi — classic big-game drives and the water world of the Delta — at an unhurried pace.
6-Day Chief's Island & Mombo Flagship
From US$11,000 to US$22,000+ per person (double occupancy, 5 nights including a Chief's Island flagship camp, all activities and flights)
Day 1: Fly Maun to a classic Moremi camp; afternoon game drive to settle into the rhythm of the Delta.
Day 2: A full day of water and land safaris — game drives and a mokoro or boat outing through the channels.
Day 3: Light-aircraft transfer to Chief's Island — the wildlife-rich heart of the Delta and former royal hunting ground; afternoon drive in some of Africa's finest big-cat country.
Day 4: A full day on Chief's Island — exceptional lion, leopard and wild dog viewing, rhino in protected areas, and the extraordinary concentrations of game that make this island legendary.
Day 5: A final morning of Chief's Island safari and time to savour the flagship camp's comfort and service.
Day 6: A last dawn activity, then flight back to Maun for your onward journey.
What's included: 5 nights all-inclusive including a Chief's Island flagship camp, all meals and premium drinks, all game drives and water activities, park fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Travellers who want the very best the Delta can offer — Chief's Island and a legendary flagship such as Mombo — on a bucket-list safari.
7-Day Moremi & Okavango Delta Journey
From US$7,500 to US$22,000+ per person (double occupancy, 6 nights across the eastern reserve and a private Delta concession, all flights)
Day 1: Fly Maun to Moremi; afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Day 2: A full day of Moremi game drives — big cats, wild dog and great herds on the floodplains.
Day 3: Light-aircraft transfer to a private Okavango concession bordering Moremi, where activities can include night drives and walking safaris not permitted inside the reserve; afternoon mokoro.
Day 4: A full day in the concession — water safaris by mokoro and boat, plus land drives and, at some camps, a guided walk.
Day 5: Continue exploring the private Delta — the quiet channels, lagoons and islands at the Delta's most peaceful.
Day 6: A final full day of water and land safaris, savouring the Okavango's wildlife and birdlife.
Day 7: A last morning activity, then flight back to Maun for your onward journey.
What's included: 6 nights all-inclusive across two areas, all meals and drinks, game drives, mokoro, boat and (concession) walking and night activities, park and concession fees, all light-aircraft transfers.
Best for: Travellers who want to pair Moremi's protected reserve with the wider Okavango's private concessions for the fullest Delta experience.
When to Visit Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi rewards visitors all year, but the Okavango's remarkable flood cycle makes the two seasons feel like different worlds. Understanding it is the key to timing your trip — because, unusually, the Delta is at its fullest in the dry winter months.
Dry, High-Water Season (May to October) — Peak Game Viewing & Mokoro
Best for: outstanding game viewing, ideal mokoro conditions, clear skies, first-time visitors. The annual flood, born of rains far away in the Angolan highlands, reaches the Delta in the dry winter months and peaks around June to September — so the Okavango brims with water just as the surrounding bush dries out. Wildlife concentrates around the permanent channels and floodplains, mokoro and boat safaris are at their best, skies are clear, and mosquitoes are few. This is peak season, coinciding with the Northern Hemisphere summer, so the best camps — especially the Chief's Island flagships — book out a year or more ahead. This is our top recommendation for a first Moremi safari.
Green Season (November to April) — Newborns, Birding & Value
The summer rains bring lush landscapes, dramatic skies, newborn animals, and migrant birds in spectacular numbers — a photographer's and birder's delight — along with much lower rates and greater availability. Because the flood is receding and the rains fall, the trade-offs are heat, afternoon storms, taller grass that can make spotting harder, and reduced water activities at some camps as channels drop. Game viewing remains very good, particularly for predators following the newborns. For flexible travellers, keen birders and those seeking value, the green season can be wonderfully rewarding — and we will always advise honestly on which camps are at their best for your dates.
Moremi's Great Experiences — Mokoro, Game Drives & Chief's Island
Moremi's magic lies in the range of ways it lets you meet the Delta's wildlife — by water, by land, and on foot. Here are the experiences that define a great safari here, and how we weave them into your itinerary.
The Mokoro Water Safari
Best for: the signature, most peaceful Delta experience. Poled quietly through the papyrus by an expert guide, a mokoro glides you at water level past lily-covered lagoons, frogs and reed-fringed channels, with birds and the occasional elephant or lechwe close by. It is the quintessential Okavango experience and, for many, the highlight of their trip. Availability depends on water levels and camp location, so we place you where the mokoro experience is reliable for your dates.
Big-Cat & Wild Dog Game Drives
Best for: predators and the classic Delta safari. Moremi's floodplains and mopane woodland offer some of the finest big-cat viewing in Botswana — lion prides on the plains, leopard in the trees — along with cheetah, spotted hyena and one of Africa's densest populations of wild dog. Morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4s, led by superb Botswana guides, are the backbone of every land-based itinerary, turning up something different on every outing.
Chief's Island
Best for: the richest wildlife and the finest camps. The largest landmass in the Delta and the former royal hunting ground of the Batawana chiefs, Chief's Island stays dry as the flood spreads around it, concentrating extraordinary numbers of animals. It offers some of the best year-round game viewing in Africa and is home to celebrated camps including the legendary Mombo. We build Chief's Island into flagship itineraries for travellers who want the very best the Delta can offer.
Walking & Boat Safaris
Best for: a change of pace and a deeper connection. While walking is not permitted inside the reserve itself, the private concessions bordering Moremi offer guided walks and night drives — a wonderful complement to a reserve stay. Motorboat safaris, where water levels allow, cover more ground than a mokoro and are superb for hippo, crocodile, big herds along the channels and the Delta's spectacular birdlife. We often combine a Moremi camp with a bordering concession to give you the full range of activities.
Where to Stay — Moremi's Best Camps
The camps in and around Moremi span authentic tented classics to the finest lodges in Africa, positioned at lagoons, on islands and deep in the reserve. Here is how we match them to travellers, always choosing a camp in the right spot — and with the right water access — for your itinerary.
Classic Tented — Xakanaxa & Khwai Camps
Authentic, comfortable camps with superb guiding and great Delta value. The classic tented camps around the Xakanaxa lagoon and the Khwai area put you in the heart of the reserve with excellent game viewing and, at the lagoon camps, year-round water for mokoro and boat safaris. Warm hospitality, good food and genuine bush atmosphere make them ideal for travellers who want the real Delta without the flagship price tag. Rates from around US$700pp/night, all-inclusive.
Luxury — Lagoon & Island Camps
Refined comfort in beautiful Delta settings. Moremi's luxury camps pair spacious tented suites, private decks and lovely lagoon or island settings with excellent water-and-land access and polished guiding. They strike the balance many travellers want — real luxury and a superb wildlife experience, without the very top-tier rates. Perfect for couples and discerning travellers. Rates from around US$1,200pp/night, all-inclusive.
Ultra-Luxury — Mombo, Chief's Camp & Xigera
The Delta's most celebrated camps, on and around Chief's Island. Mombo — often called the finest safari camp in Africa — Chief's Camp and the design-led Xigera represent the pinnacle of Okavango hospitality, pairing extraordinary wildlife with impeccable service, stunning design and the exclusivity of the Delta's richest ground. The choice for honeymooners and travellers seeking the very best. Rates from around US$2,500 to US$4,500+pp/night, all-inclusive.
How We Build Your Moremi Safari Package
We are a private Cape Town safari house that has sent guests to Botswana's Delta for years. Every Moremi package we design is built on secured camps and light-aircraft flights, direct camp relationships, transparent per-person pricing with no hidden fees, and one team on the ground handling every element — the camps, the Maun logistics, water-and-land routing, and Chobe, Kalahari or Victoria Falls extensions. Here's how it works:
Step 1: Tell Us Your Vision
Which experience matters most — the mokoro water world, big-cat and wild dog game drives, or the flagship exclusivity of Chief's Island? Which camp tier suits you — classic tented, luxury or ultra-luxury? How long do you have, and do you want to add Chobe's elephants, the Kalahari, or Victoria Falls? Any special interests — photography, birding, honeymoon, or a family safari with the right camps and ages?
Step 2: We Secure Camps, Flights & Design
We check availability across camps and the light-aircraft schedule and — the moment you confirm — secure them first, because Botswana's best camps sell out far ahead. We then send a detailed itinerary with a day-by-day breakdown and transparent per-person pricing: camps and rates by tier, all activities, park and concession fees, and every light-aircraft transfer itemised. We route your trip to give you reliable water for the mokoro and the strongest game viewing for your dates. Everything is itemised — no surprises.
Step 3: We Book & Confirm
Once you approve, we handle all bookings directly: camps secured, light-aircraft flights coordinated, park and concession fees arranged, and cross-border logistics for any Chobe or Victoria Falls extension organised. You receive a complete digital itinerary with confirmations, contacts, and our 24/7 WhatsApp support number.
Step 4: We Support You Door-to-Door
From the moment you land in Maun to your departure flight, we're your single point of contact. Want to add a night on Chief's Island, or a Chobe river extension? We arrange it. Keen to finish at Victoria Falls, or trade a Delta night for the Kalahari? We build it in. Weather or flight schedules change your plans? We adapt. This is not an agent selling a brochure — this is a team that knows Botswana personally, works with the camps and pilots directly, and treats your trip as if it were our own family travelling.
Why Moremi Belongs at the Heart of Every Botswana Safari
There are few places anywhere that hold the Delta so completely — the shining channels and palm islands seen from a light aircraft, the peace of a mokoro at water level, lion and leopard on the floodplains, and the wild dog on the hunt. Moremi is the wild heart of the Okavango: the only protected part of a UNESCO World Heritage inland delta, the first reserve in Africa created by an African community, and the classic place to blend water and land in a single unforgettable safari. That it holds Chief's Island and the legendary Mombo at its centre makes it the natural crown of a complete Botswana journey.
Whether you come for a focused 4-day explorer, a two-camp delta classic, a bucket-list week on Chief's Island, or a grand Moremi-and-Okavango journey, we will design and run every step ourselves — securing your camps and flights, routing you for reliable water and the best game viewing, and supporting you from Maun to the Delta and back. Honest prices, expert guiding, and the deep local knowledge that turns a safari into the trip of a lifetime.
Ready to plan your Moremi safari? Get in touch below, and we'll check live availability across camps and flights and send you a transparent, detailed itinerary and quote within 24 hours. Every package is tailor-made, every price is honest, and every trip is designed and supported by one team from arrival to departure.
