Hideaways Mogotlho, Khwai River

Experience daily African wildlife encounters with nature in a classic safari vehicle through the eyes and

knowledge of our passionate guides. Departure times occur in the cooler hours of the early mornings or

afternoons, a favourite for guests and wildlife itself. Our Mogotlho guidesare excited to share their

knowledge of the bush with you and provide a game viewing experience of the highest quality.

Walking in the footsteps of our safari guides along the banks of the Khwai River provides you with an

opportunity to learn more about the indigenous flora and traditional medicinal uses of plants, getting up

close and personal with nature. A bush walk is a sensory experience, spending time observing, listening, learning and reconnecting to the African animal kingdom. Our guides will highlight the various facets of the ecosystem, as well as impart their tracking knowledge, sharing the rich history of Botswana.

Either sit on the deck at the lodge and marvel at the variety of bird species or alternatively arrange a guide and safari vehicle for bird watching in other areas of the private concession.

Night safaris are an invitation to discover the mysterious world of nocturnal wildlife. Exploring the

wilderness provides a unique opportunity to discover the unusual and secretive nocturnal members of

the animal kingdom. A two-hour drive offers the chance to see a different world of nocturnal species

including owls and a variety of diurnally elusive predators.

Safari aficionados and bush lovers can experience a full-day excursion to neighbouring Moremi Game

Reserve and the surrounding Khwai safari area. Exploring the waterways of the Okavango Delta in a

mokoro and game viewing from water level is a surreal and exhilarating experience which can also be

arranged with this day trip.

Mogotlho Lodge celebrates and supports local culture and history and is proud to be in partnership with

the community from Mababe. Be curious and learn more about the co-existence of wildlife and humans in this African landscape and how dynamic and perspective has evolved over centuries.

Dining under the African sky is a feast for the senses. To round off a perfect day in the African bush,you

will indulge in a bush dinner by candlelight – an Out of Africa experience in an exquisite location that is

guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, in flavour and event.

Taking to the skies from the lodge, heading north east and skirting the Mababe Depression, this scenic activity provides a point of view over these wilderness areas which completes ones understanding of its vastness, biodiversity, waterways and wildlife abundance. The Khwai River itself broadens into a network of islands, the contrast of clear water and land creating a quilted landscape. The intricate ecosystem of floodplains and waterways is clearly visible from air, commanding a certain respect for its interwoven web of life and the various natural elements it supports. From Mopane woodland to palm trees, lagoons and islands of white sands, the world of the delta is a multi-faceted wonder of nature, witnessed in vibrant detail from above.

Departing in the early morning, a transfer takes you to the Mokoro activity launched from Khwai Boat Station, experiencing a sunrise game drive along the way. Climbing into a fibre glass canoe to the iconic sound of the hippopotamus, a private guide leads the way, paddling off to find wildlife. Depending on what you see along the way, the activity lasts between 1 and 3 hours – pure immersive magic on the Khwai River.