Kwando Lebala Camp

Highlights

• Kwando Lebala is situated in the private Linyanti Concession in northern Botswana.
• Lebala offers an intimate, exclusive safari experience in an area with breathtaking views.
• Lebala is one of Africa's most secluded camps.
• Night drives and off road game drives are a highlight.
• Game activities are accompanied by expert guides and trackers.

Camp Description

The eight spacious tents are unique and were designed specifically for this camp. Each one is built on a raised teak deck, laid out with maximum comfort and privacy in mind. The tents have an entrance foyer with a reading and writing area, en-suite bathrooms with Victorian claw foot bathtubs, "his and hers" washbasins and flush toilets.

The bathrooms lead out to a reed enclosed open-air shower with hot and cold running water, powered by LP gas for hot water on demand. Each secluded tent has its own sundeck, and is set back among the trees. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks across the vast plains, make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa.

Game Viewing

The area has a large variety of wildlife, however is famous for its large Elephant populations. Lagoon is probably now one of the best camps in Africa for Wild Dogs. There are good numbers of Impala, Lechwe, Kudu, Zebra, Giraffe, Sitatunga, Sable, Roan, Waterbuck, Buffalo, Bushbuck and the smaller antelope. The major predators such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog and Hyena are resident and regularly sighted. The area hosts a great variety of birds.

Lagoon has a well earned reputation for big game herds, especially in winter, with hundreds of elephant and buffalo herds. These vast herds attract the big predators in large numbers. The Lions of Kwando are famous for their Elephant, Hippo and Buffalo kills.

Night drives offer guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal species such as Civet, Large- and Small-spotted Genet, Honey Badger, and Spring Hare. Nocturnal birding, especially Owls, is also excellent here.

Wildlife Activities

Game drives

Morning game drives take place just after sunrise and are conducted by experienced guides and trackers. The drives last between 3 and 4 hours during which one can expect to see a variety of animals. Maximum of 6 guests per vehicle in individual seats ensures maximal comfort. Night drives are a highlight.

Walks

Guided bush walks focus on the eco-systems and smaller creatures of the African bush. Lagoon offers walks but at the guides discretion due to concentrations of elephant at certain times of the year.

Fishing

Fishing tackle is provided for spinner fishing, which is available at most of the camps. Guests are welcome to bring their own fly-fishing equipment. The main species are bream, pike, catfish and tiger fish. The camps work on a catch and release system.

How to Get there

ExpertBotswana can arrange flights to Botswana from Johannesburg or Cape Town into Maun or Kasane, where most safaris start and end. Transfers from Maun/Kasane are done by light aircraft into the camps Inter-camp transfers are done by light aircraft, road, boat or mekoro.

Child Policy

Children between 8 - 12 years old are welcomed at full rate, all year round but must book a private vehicle or use the family safaris guides. Younger children are accepted with exclusive camp bookings. This service is subject to availability at the time of booking.

Electricity

• The camps do not have mains electricity.
• General lighting is therefore from paraffin oil lamps.
• Each tent is provided with a battery powered reading lamp in the evening.
• Remember to turn this light off when not in the tent or else it will attract insects into the tent.
• This light should provide a few hours of light.
• There is a flashlight provided for each tent.

Malaria

Malaria is found in the central, western and northern areas of Botswana.