Kwetsani Camp

Highlights

• Situated in a private reserve on a remote island, guests have access to open floodplains and savannah for a wonderful Okavango experience.
• The largest concentrations of endangered Wattled Crane are found in this area.
• Day and Night game drives.
• Excellent birdlife.
• "Sleep-outs" under the stars.
• Experienced, trained and accredited guides.

Camp Description

• Dining room, pub and lounge under thatch, on poles.
• Raised walkway between public areas and guest rooms.
• Landscape view from pub & dining area.
• Evening campfire.
• Open air deck for dining under the stars.
• Plunge pool.
• 5 luxury tents raised off the ground sleeping a total of 10 guests.
• 1 honeymoon tent.
• En-suite facilities, indoor & outdoor showers.
• All chalets have verandas overlooking the flood plains with spectacular view.

Game Viewing

A variety of habitats ensures diverse and interesting game viewing. The wildlife depends largely on the water levels in the area. The lagoons are home to Hippo and Crocodile and the permanent waterways and floodplains attract large numbers of waterfowl. In the permanent waters, Sitatunga can be tracked silently by mokoro.

The largest concentrations of endangered Wattled Crane are found in this area. The birdlife is simply stunning: Slaty Egrets, Pink-throated Longclaws and African Skimmers are some of the specials that can be seen.

Hippo, Sitatunga antelope and Crocodile reside in the deeper permanent lily-filled lagoons of the area. Lion, Leopard, Wild Dog, Cheetah, Tsessebe and Lechwe are among the major game attractions at Kwetsani. Nocturnal animals such as Porcupine, Aardwolf, Serval, Genet and Bushbaby can be observed on the night drives (water levels permitting).

Wildlife Activities

Activities include mokoroing, walking on palm-fringed islands and game drives during the day and night. Due to high flood water levels, the night drives are currently restricted to an hour's drive around the camp island.

• 50% Game Drives and 50% Water Activities (but very much dependant on flood levels). In the summer months activities tend more towards game drives, whereas in the winter months mainly water based activities are offered.
• Land game drives in open 4 x 4 Land Rovers
• In times of high water guests are transferred by boat to game drive areas.
• Night drives with spotlight.
• Private vehicles available on request.
• Walking safaris can be offered from camp on a request basis.
• Mekoro (a traditional dug-out canoe)
• Boating in the waterways
• Fishing on catch and release basis (can book fly fishing with specialist fly fisher Grant, this must be done prior to travel). Basic rods and reels supplied by camp but fly fishing equipment to be supplied by guest.
• A raised hide located about 40 minutes from camp (which can be used for sleep outs - maximum 4 people at a time, has a long drop loo)

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 mokoro.

Child Policy

Children over the age of 8 years are welcome.

Electricity

• Camp has 220v generator powered electricity run in kitchen and main areas when guests are not in camp.
• When guests return from daily activities, generators generally switched off (for peace in camp).
• 220v battery power (charged by the generator) is used for lighting and fans in each guest tent 24hrs/day.
• Video battery can be charged. Hence bring spare battery, adaptor and charging unit.
• No facilities for hairdryers or electric shavers.

Malaria

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