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One of the most unspoilt and wildlife rich private reserves on the eastern edge of the great Okavango Delta. Imagine great herds, prolific predators and abundant forest and wetland birdlife.

The reserve sits on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta and remains a relatively quiet and unspoilt area with a great diversity and abundance of large mammals and birds. 

The Khwai River winds its way through the reserve to form the seasonal Mababe marsh over the summer months, attracting great herds into the area. Being a private reserve, visitors can enjoy the exclusivity the reserve offers with flexibility to drive off-road, take night drives and follow animals as they move through the landscape. The reserve is known for its abundance of breeding elephants, huge herds of buffalo and excellent locations to view hippo and crocodile. Lion, leopard and spotted hyena are all regularly seen and a pack of African wild dog hunt on the reserve. 

The landscape is stunning, with clusters of palms dotted across the open grasslands and riparian and acacia woodlands scattered and managed by elephants. There are also more extensive areas of mature mopane woodland, which support a great density of leopards and birds of prey. The seasonal marsh becomes a mecca for waterbirds, elephants, hippos and also where many of the predators congregate, affording excellent sightings. 

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Key info

  • Ideal for viewing: lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena
  • Where: Northern Botswana, Botswana

Wildlife trips

This wildlife location is featured in the following itineraries:

Best of Botswana

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

  • Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £6,995
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

Birds & Mammals of Botswana

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

  • Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £4,895
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • D

Botswana Photo Safari

Combining the unique wilderness experience of mobile camping with the comfort of a bush hotel, designed with photographers in mind, this exciting new photo safari to Botswana offers the complete safari experience. Visiting the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, we can add a host of images to our portfolios. Find out more about Botswana Photo Safari

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £9,295
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J

Botswana’s Wild Dogs

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

  • Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £6,695
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J