The Khwai River Lodge occupies a special place in Botswana's history, having been opened in 1971 by Harry Selby and being one of the first lodges to promote safaris with an ethos of nature conservation. The dreamlike lodge is located under a canopy of leadwood and fig trees and overlooks a floodplain in the Okavango Delta. The thatched tents have their own terrace and are furnished in traditional African style with wood and leather furniture. On exciting game drives, you can experience black rhinos, hornbills, and elephant shrews up close, before enjoying delicious African and international menus based on local ingredients in the evening.
After a long day on safari, you can pamper yourself with treatments from experienced therapists on your private terrace. Choose a pampering African potato manicure, for example—your hands will thank you. The Khwai River Lodge is also the perfect starting point for an adventure in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. From dreamy morning game drives to fascinating evening stargazing, you are guaranteed to get closer to this fascinating country during your dream vacation. Wildlife such as giraffes, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs can be observed here all year round.
The luxurious tents are perfect for wildlife viewing: watch wildebeests from the elevated private deck or swing in a hammock while zebras and elephants stroll by. Inside, a canopy bed with a mosquito net, an elegant bathroom, air conditioning, and a minibar provide welcome refreshment. If you prefer a little more seclusion, check into the Private Suite. Here, the heated plunge pool is a wonderful place to admire the African sunset. Or take a shower under the open sky at sunrise and watch the savannah come to life.
Take a seat while pelicans frolic in the adjacent river and let the talented chefs spoil you with locally inspired dishes in the lodge's covered dining area or under the African starry sky. Wake up to fresh coffee and a light breakfast before heading out on a game drive. Gourmet picnics are packed for each excursion, and you can enjoy African delicacies at the evening banquets. Private dinners are also available. Watch the local wildlife roaming through the long grass while a butler serves delicious dishes and wines on your own candlelit terrace.
The Khwai River region is considered by connoisseurs to be an Eldorado for safaris and game drives due to its enormous biodiversity. In the area around the Belmond Khwai River Lodge, you have the best chance of spotting the legendary "Big Five," but crocodiles, zebras, numerous antelope species, and more than 300 bird species also thrive here. The lodge itself offers 14 luxurious tents with air conditioning, a comfortable four-poster bed, and many other amenities. If you opt for the exclusive Private Suite, you can even enjoy a private splash pool and an extra-large viewing deck. Set off from Belmond Khwai River Lodge on morning and evening game drives through the national park, opt for an exciting walking safari, or get to know Botswana's culture up close at traditional dance performances.
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