Things to Do in Moremi Game Reserve

Moremi Game Reserve covers roughly a third of the Okavango Delta UNESCO World Heritage wetland system, combining permanent waterways with seasonal floodplains, dry savanna, and dense mopane forests. One of few in Africa. You can do both water-based and traditional land game drives here—often in the same day. The reserve protects some of Botswana's most pristine wilderness. You'll encounter everything from elephants and lions to wild dogs and countless bird species. Not a budget destination. This is premium safari territory where you'll pay accordingly, but the wildlife densities and variety of landscapes make it worth the investment.

Dining in Moremi revolves entirely around your accommodation, as there are no restaurants or shops within the reserve. Safari lodges typically offer excellent cuisine with international and local dishes, often featuring game meats and fresh ingredients flown in from Maun. Standard safari experience. Bush breakfasts and sundowner drinks with snacks are standard parts of any safari here—if you're camping at public sites, bring all food from Maun. Store everything securely because elephants regularly visit campsites.

The dry season from May to October offers the most predictable wildlife viewing, as animals concentrate around permanent water sources and vegetation grows less dense. June through August can get surprisingly cold at night, while September and October heat up considerably but offer excellent game viewing. Wet season brings challenges. The wet season from November to April brings lush landscapes and incredible birdlife, including migrants, but some roads become impassable—the shoulder months of April-May and November often provide good balance of decent weather and reasonable wildlife activity.