Kwara Camp, Okavango Delta – perfect accommodation if you only have a couple of nights to see the region and want great wildlife sightings.
Kwara Camp can be found in the southern part of the private Kwara Reserve. It borders the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. The Kwara Private Reserve spans an area of 175 000 ha (432 000 acres). Its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. Favored by labyrinths of permanent water channels and secret islands; this area offers the perfect Delta experience. Considered to be among the best in Botswana for game viewing and activities. Nestled under the shade of tall trees, the camp has a wonderful view over the floodplains and lagoon; just in front of the camp. It is a land & water camp, year-round.
Like other Kwando properties, Kwara offers a digital detox experience (no WiFi or cell phone connectivity) allowing its guests to truly enjoy and embrace the natural setting of the camp. All activities will be accompanied by a guide and tracker. However; unlike other Kwando Safaris camps, all 9 seater vehicles take a maximum of 4 guests. Game drives which can be off-road and at night, walking safaris, mokoros, boat cruises, and seasonal fishing. The site is 15 minutes from the Kwara airstrip.
The main area sits in the center of the camp. It has a dining area, lounge, and curio shop. Kwara also has 2 x small pool areas at each end of the camp. This provides guests with more private lounge areas. Each poolside has a small bar and pool loungers for guests to enjoy the afternoon siesta period. There is one additional pilot/guide tent of a lesser standard than the other guest tents.
The decor of Kwara pays homage to the authentic African style of Kwando Safaris and has 9 x canvas tents. Each tent has a spacious deck, an en suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, and a gorgeous bath. All of which have views out to the floodplains. There is a ceiling fan in the room and mosquito nets around the beds.
Kwando Kwara accommodation
*The age limit for Kwara is a minimum of 18 years of age and there are no family rooms. (These are available at Splash).
Activities
What to do at Kwara Camp ↓
Kwara is a land & water camp so great if you only have a couple of nights to see the Okavango Delta. Game drives operate using a guide and tracker. This adds to the experience on two levels. You have two sets of eyes searching out the action, looking for tracks. This ensures a good chance of sightings, especially predators. Also, having the tracker out front, concentrating on tracking, means that the guide is more able to talk to clients. To keep them informed and answer all their questions. It leads to a more relaxed, convivial game-driving atmosphere. As Kwara is in a private concession, you have the opportunity to drive off-road in search of sightings. It also means that you can do night drives with spotlights.
Wild Dogs
Fishing is also offered at Kwara for 10 months of the year; excluding January and February as this is the peak breeding season. Basic equipment is supplied, but avid fly fishers are advised to bring their own equipment.
The mokoro trip is the quintessential delta experience. There is nothing more relaxing than poling along the lagoon and channels with your guide, soaking up the atmosphere, and seeing things from a totally different perspective.
There is a double-deck boat available to go out for a short sunset cruise, the perfect way to spend an afternoon, meandering the waterways. From October to March, it is also possible to visit the heronries at Godikwe and Gcobega Lagoons.
Heronry
It is also possible to do guided walks all year round. An area is chosen at the guide’s discretion and in keeping with safe distances from large herds of elephants and buffalo. The distance and area for each walk may vary seasonally at the guides’ discretion.
Kwara Camp accommodation rates
The minimum stay at Kwara Camp is 3 nights.
We can offer longer stay rates with discounts when you combine your stay at Kwara Camp with any of the other Kwando Camps. In the green season, we make use of the 5 Rivers Discounted Rates for even better rates.
Green Season: 15th November 2024 to 31st March 2025
Per Person
1,115
Single supplement
N/A
From the 15th November until 31st March, there is also the 5 Rivers Special.
The seasons have changed slightly for 2025-2026 rates with the introduction of Shoulder Season in June and October.
2025-2026 Indicative Rates at Kwara Camp
Stays of 1 – 5 nights
Stays of 6 – 7 nights
8 or more nights
Secret Season: 1st April to 31st May 2025
Per Person
US$ 1 750
US$ 1 600
US$ 1 500
Single supplement
US$ 615
US$ 560
US$ 525
Shoulder Season: June 2025
Per Person
US$ 2 300
US$ 1 600
US$ 1 500
Single supplement
US$ 805
US$ 560
US$ 700
Flood Season: 1st July to 30th September 2025
Per Person
US$ 2 300
US$ 2 100
US$ 2 000
Single supplement
US$ 805
US$ 735
US$ 700
Shoulder Season: October 2025
Per Person
US$ 2 300
US$ 1 600
US$ 1 500
Single supplement
US$ 805
US$ 560
US$ 700
Secret Season: 1st to 30th November 2025
Per Person
US$ 1 750
US$ 1 600
US$ 1 500
Single supplement
US$ 615
US$ 560
US$ 525
Green Season: 1st December 2025 to 15th April 2026*
Per Person
US$ 1 250
Single supplement
N/A
* From 15th November 2024 to 31st of March 2025 and again from 1st December 2025 until 15th April 2026, there is also the awesome 5 Rivers Special.
Holiday Season Surcharge: 20th of December 2024 and the 4th of January 2025: USD 150. 20th of December 2025 and the 4th of January 2026 and 3rd – 6th April 2026: USD 150.
Kwara Camp accommodation rates include:
Accommodation with all meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) All activities Daily laundry Emergency medical evacuation cover (all guests must have their own travel and health insurance). Meet & greet in and out of Maun airport when being transferred with Moremi Air
Safari discounts offered at Kwara Camp:
Five Rivers Safari Offer
The 5 Rivers Safari runs from 15th November 2024 to 31st of March 2025. Thereafter, it will run from 1st December to 15th April every year. This is a very special time to visit Botswana as it is a time of plenty. Mammals are healthy, and many species bring their young into the world. The bush is emerald green in color with an abundance of flora and large flocks of migrant bird species. This makes it especially good for photographers.
All flying into and out of camps/lodges MUST be with Moremi Air.
2024 – 2026: No single supplement on accommodation for the first 2 singles per group. Then USD 275 per person per night single supplement applies.
Normal nightly rate inclusions apply to the 5 Rivers Safari. Holiday Supplements excluded.
5 Rivers Safari rates
15th November 2024 to 31st March 2025 Rates:
A minimum of 3 nights at one camp or 4 nights at any 2 camps/lodges
Kwara: $820 Splash, Lagoon, Lebala: $690 Pom Pom, 4 Rivers, Rra Dinare, Mma Dinare, including The Elephant Camp in Victoria Falls: $600 Moremi Crossing: $530
1st December 2025 to 15th April 2026 Rates:
The 5 Rivers Special has been simplified to offer even more great value. Now with a common price per camp and a common flight rate. To make it even easier to book. Minimum itinerary stay includes a minimum of 2 nights per camp (minimum 3 nights for Kwara).
Choose a minimum of 5 nights using: Nxai Pan, Tau Pan, Moremi Crossing, Rra Dinare, Mma Dinare, Pom Pom
Camps available for stays of 7 nights or more: Kwara*, Splash, 4 Rivers, Lagoon, Lebala, Nxai Pan, Tau Pan, Moremi Crossing, Rra Dinare, Mma Dinare, Pom Pom
Accommodation is US$ 650 per person per night* Flights are US$ 300 per leg (excluding departure taxes)
*Kwara surcharge of US$ 150 per person per night
5 Rivers Safari Add On Rates
Stay 2 nights at Chobe Safari or Bush Lodge pre or post your 5 Rivers Safari for a full board rate of $650 (for 2 nights). Add 2 nights at The Elephant Camp (Victoria Falls) for $650 per person per night.
Repeat Kwando Guest Special:
A 5% discount for guests who have stayed before (not applicable for new travelers in the same booking with repeat guests). The camps and date of stay need to be provided for verification purposes. Can only be combined with the Long Stay Discount.
Waiver Of Single Supplement
A 5% discount for guests who have stayed before (not applicable for new travelers in the same booking with repeat guests). The camps and date of stay need to be provided for verification purposes. Can only be combined with the Long Stay Discount.
Waiver Of Single Supplement
The single supplement will be wavered in all seasons except high season when a single person is staying at Kwando Camps for 6 nights or more.
Kwara Camp Honeymoon Special:
Based on per person sharing rates we can offer the following for honeymoon couples: 50% discount for one adult’s accommodation
Plus honeymooners get: The couple will also receive a wedding gift at their first camp, A private dinner at any camp during their stay (agreed with agent ahead of time).
Travel must be within a year of the date on the wedding certificate.
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