Otlhagile ‘Bate’ Keemekae

Otlhagile ‘Bate’ Keemekae was born in 1985, and grew up in the panhandle of the Okavango Delta, where he grew a deep passion for wildlife.

This interest drove him to obtain his professional guide’s license in 2009 and he is always aiming to further expand his knowledge of Botswana flora and fauna. In his years of guiding, Bate has worked in many lodges in the delta, and has become a true expert on the region's wildlife.

Bate’s favourite animal is the African wild dog, as he loves their social structure and the way they look after each other and share food. His favourite bird is the rosy-throated longclaw, because of their elusive nature and it is a great accomplishment finding them!

When he isn't on safari, he lives with his wife and two kids in Maun, the Gateway to the Delta.

Otlhagile leads 4 group tours

This 13-day small group trip focuses on the abundant wildlife of Moremi Game Reserve, Mababe Private Reserve and Chobe National Park, providing outstanding opportunities to see and photograph a wealth of Botswana's wildlife including lion, leopard, wild dog and vast herds of elephant. Find out more about Best of Botswana

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £6,495
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
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Escape to one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, Botswana, during its lush green season. Explore the incredible bird and mammal rich wetlands, grasslands and woodlands of the Moremi Game Reserve and Mababe Private Reserve on our immersive and comfortable mobile camping safari. Find out more about Birds & Mammals of Botswana

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £4,895
Trip type:
Group Tour
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A dedicated small group mammal watching holiday in Botswana in pursuit of some of the region’s more difficult to see species, including aardvark, brown hyena and aardwolf, alongside such iconic species as black-maned lion, cheetah, meerkat and huge herds of migrating zebra. Find out more about Botswana’s Rare Mammals

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £5,850
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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This ten-day small group trip focuses on the fascinating life of endangered wild dogs in Mababe Private Reserve and Moremi Game Reserve, as well as providing outstanding opportunities to see and photograph a wealth of other wildlife that includes lion, leopard, and vast herds of elephant. Find out more about Botswana’s Wild Dogs

Destination: Botswana
Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £6,695
Trip type:
Group Tour

Tailor-made can be arranged
When to go:
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Otlhagile ‘Bate’ Keemekae

Otlhagile leads 4 group tours

Best of Botswana

Birds & Mammals of Botswana

Botswana’s Rare Mammals

Botswana’s Wild Dogs

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