Khwai Concession
Why Visit Khwai Concession?
The Khwai Concession has become the favorite destination of so many tourists. Situated in the north of Botswana (Okavango Delta), Khwai Concession rarely disappoints when it comes to extraordinary wildlife experiences. The primary life source for this area is the Khwai River, the northern-most "finger" of the Okavango Delta alluvial which offers plenty different types of animals. The Khwai region boasts excellent populations of elephant and breeding herds. Lions, leopards, and African wildcat are also part of the big five to be viewed.
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Khwai Concession Overview
Khwai River Lodge is right on the border of a forest that faces the vast floodplains of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. It is known for its prodigious range of big game, and a vast multitude of species can be seen from your private deck at this luxury safari camp. Khwai River Lodge is perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding environment. All luxury tents are housed on raised wooden platforms, offering great views, and are shaded by a traditional African thatch roof.
Highlights & Places in Khwai Concession
- Game drive
- Bird watching
- Walking safari
- Star gazing
Khwai Concession is known to be the predator capital of the world, this is the place in Botswana where the Big Five can be seen on game drives.
Birdlife can be viewed in abundance in Khwai Concession. Many visitors come to Khwai River Lodge purely to experience its huge variety of more than 300 species of birds.
On a walking safari through the delta you can point out great things such as insect, animal tracks, big game droppings and swarming termite mounds
The open skies around Khwai River Lodge make it the best place to experience the vast, dark dome of the gorgeous African night sky. Take a moment. Stargaze.
Best Time to Visit Khwai Concession
Khwai Concession Weather
Average temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C, however nights can be chilly.
When to Go
The most popular time to visit the Khwai region is during the cool season, which runs from November to February, with December and January seeing very limited rainfall.
Getting There & Getting Around
Getting To Khwai Concession
You can get to Khwai Concession by charter flight from any airport in the region (Maun: 30 minutes, Kasane: 1hour).
By road transfer: either from Maun (4 hours), or possibly Kasane, Victoria Falls, Linyanti, and Saile.
Self drive is possible but recommended only for experienced 4×4 drivers.
Getting Around Khwai Concession
The best way to travel around is either by car or 4x4 safari vehicles. If you intend travelling by car, you’ll find roads to be well maintained, however, make sure you keep a close eye on the road; cows, donkeys and other wildlife meander on and off roads.
Khwai Concession Tips : Know Before You Go
ATMs:
There are safe and reliable ATMs inForex/Money:
Botswana’s currency is the Pula. If not using cash, traveller’s cheques are accepted or forex exchange money is possible in Khwai River Lodge airport only.Credit/Debit cards:
Credit and debit cards are accepted in tourist areas although American Express and Diners Club are less common and not accepted in all stores.Drinking water:
It is advised that you drink bottled water when traveling in Botswana. Tap water is not recommended for consumption by tourists, so be sure to ask whether ice cubes used in drinks are from tap or bottled water. Also, brushing your teeth should be done with bottled water too.Hospitals & Medical:
General health care quality and availability in Botswana’s bigger cities (Gaborone, Maun, Francistown) are of a high standard, however in the rural areas, medical assistance is poor. Visit your doctor 4-6 weeks before your trip departure and enquire about medical vaccinations and inoculations required for the area.Visa Requirements:
Most country’s citizens will not be required to organise a visa before entering the country but will need a valid passport as well as confirmed return tickets. -
Khwai Concession Map
