Camp Moremi

Camp Moremi is one of three permanent, well-established camps located on the tip Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve. Shaded by a variety of trees, it is set in pleasant grounds directly overlooking the peaceful Xakanaxa Lagoon.

From the reception, a pathway leads to a large, open lawn with a covered boma on one side, where breakfast and brunch are normally served, and a two-storey thatched building on the other. The ground floor of this structure houses a curio shop and public toilets, while upstairs is the main area, where open-air seating affords views of the grounds and across to the lagoon. Indoors, a couple of couches and woven chairs form a lounge area, where books and magazines showcasing African wildlife sit on a wooden table, and there’s a proper well-stocked bar that can comfortably seat eight. Guests may surf the internet on the desktop computer and in the evening, dinner is served up here around three large tables.

Across from the main area, along a boardwalk and up a flight of stairs, a raised viewing deck offers sweeping views of the Xakanaxa Lagoon. The deck is built around a large tree, which affords plenty of shade for the folding wooden chairs.

Particularly welcome in the heat of the day is a large swimming pool, which is raised on a wooden deck and kept in excellent condition. Shade is provided for the surrounding sunloungers by large canvas umbrellas.

Camp Moremi has 12 tented chalets, connected to the main area by a clearly marked dirt pathway. Raised off the ground on wooden decks, the chalets are pretty substantial, and are quite different in design and layout. A proper lockable door opens into what feels like a vestibule, with a vanity desk and mirror. From here, further doors lead to the bathroom and bedroom.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!