Belmond Khwai River Lodge
Kwando Lebala
– Located in one of Africa’s most sought-after wildlife-viewing spots
– "Lebala" is the Tswana word for "wide-open plains"
On the edge of a leadwood forest, the lodge overlooks the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve. The property is renowned for its large concentrations of big mammals – such as elephants, buffalo and hippos – in addition to lions, leopards and wild dogs. Enjoy excellent day and night game drives in open 4WD vehicles year-round. Accommodation is everything you would expect of a luxury safari experience. All luxury rooms offer great views and are located on raised wooden platforms, shaded by traditional African thatch roofs. The large private decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for viewing wildlife.
At Kwando Lebala, eight spacious tents offer extensive views over African plains and wetlands from private decks. Each tent has a bath and double outdoor shower with hot and cold running water, and the family tent features an extra bedroom.
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Rivers and Waterways
Part of Botswana's Kwando-Linyanti flood plain system, the surrounding marshlands and savannahs are an intricate labyrinth of waterways, islands, bush, scrub and trees. In this vast, spectacular landscape, massive herds and ever-attendant predators abound. Delight in regular sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeest and more, while enjoying eco-friendly comfort. Map ref: 67
Experience a symphony like no other as wetlands come alive with the grunting of hippos, the splash of crocodiles and the wondrous cacophony of birdsong. On a silent canoe ride, approach wild animals in their natural habitat and observe them at play. Marvel at some of the Earth’s last unspoiled landscapes: shimmering rivers, winding
Selinda Camp – There is hardly a moment in camp where there is not an animal in sight Watch bountiful wildlife from Great Plains Conservation's Selinda Camp. The camp occupies a spectacular location on the banks of the Selinda Spillway, in the private 320,000 acre Selinda Reserve of northern Botswana. Enjoy extraordinary views of exotic game, verdant floodplains and sweeping savannah from your shaded, luxury, tented safari camp. The raised wooden decks surrounding both the main lounge and guest tents allowing you to enjoy delicious cuisine or a relaxing afternoon tea, while still thrilling to the incredible sight of Africa's untamed bounty. On safari, it is possible to see a tremendous diversity of wildlife species, from resident prides of lions to huge herds of elephants and packs of wild dogs. You may also see rare roans or ubiquitous zebras. Nocturnal wildlife is plentiful, so you may spot aardwolves and civets. The glorious experience of exploring this vast area – whether by foot, open game drive vehicle or boat – almost defies description. Map ref: 68
