Floodplains
Seasonal and permanent floodplains that draw immense herds as the Delta fills.
A Legacy of Leadership
At the centre of the Okavango Delta lies a place rich in both wildlife and legacy.
Moremi Game Reserve is Africa's first wildlife reserve to be established by a local community. In 1963, the Batawana people of Ngamiland — led by the visionary widow of Chief Moremi III, Mrs. Moremi — responded to the threat of overhunting and habitat loss by protecting their ancestral land. The result was a powerful act of conservation leadership, and the only officially protected area within the Delta.
A Mosaic of Ecosystems
Covering around 3,900 square kilometres, Moremi is a blend of habitats that shift with the seasons — and with the flood.
Seasonal and permanent floodplains that draw immense herds as the Delta fills.
Meandering channels and quiet lagoons — the artery system of the Okavango.
Clear pools and shallow pans that hold life long after the rains have passed.
Open grassland and mopane forest — classic grazing and browsing country.
Wildlife & Birding
This mosaic of ecosystems supports lions, leopards and wild dogs alongside massive herds of elephants and buffalo — and every major herbivore of the region.
Plan Your Visit
The Delta has an unusual rhythm: its flood peaks in the dry winter months, when the surrounding region is at its driest. That turns Moremi into a year-round destination — each season offering something different.
June – August
The Delta is in full flood while the land is dry. Herds concentrate around the water, days are mild and water-based game viewing is at its finest.
Best for: classic water safaris, elephants & buffalo herdsSeptember – October
Hot and dry, with thinning vegetation and animals crowding the remaining water. Outstanding predator sightings and dramatic photographic light.
Best for: big cats & wild dog, photographyNovember – March
Rain transforms the reserve into a green wilderness. Calving season begins, migratory birds arrive, and visitor numbers drop.
Best for: birding, lush scenery, solitude & valueApril – May
Floodwaters begin to recede into clear pools, temperatures are comfortable and the reserve is quiet — a beautiful balance of game and value.
Best for: balanced wildlife, comfort & valueJuly to October for the best overall wildlife experience — and November to March for birders and green-season serenity.
With Delta EcoWild Safari, every drive is a journey through nature, history and the heart of Botswana's conservation story — shaped by cultural pride and a community's passion for protection.
Plan your Moremi safari