Kwara

Superb flagship Kwando camp

Budget

Location

Type

Medium

Okavango Delta

Mixed Safaris

Kwara Camp sits in one of the Okavango Delta's most enviable locations, perched on an island overlooking a secluded lagoon in the northeastern reaches of this famous wetland. As one of the oldest camps in Botswana, it was completely rebuilt in 2019 and now accommodates guests in nine spacious canvas tents, each positioned on raised wooden platforms with private decks offering stunning lagoon views. The camp operates within the vast Kwara Concession, a massive area of around 175,000 hectares shared with just two other camps, ensuring an exceptionally exclusive safari experience with minimal tourist traffic.

What makes Kwara particularly special is its remarkable environmental diversity and the year-round availability of both land and water activities. The concession encompasses papyrus-lined permanent waterways and lagoons in the south, seasonal floodplains dotted with wooded islands around the camp, and extensive dry mopane woodlands and open savannah to the north. This varied landscape attracts an impressive concentration of wildlife and has earned Kwara a stellar reputation for predator sightings, with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs regularly spotted. The area also sees large elephant herds, particularly during the dry season, and on rare occasions, white rhino have been sighted.

The camp's commitment to delivering authentic safari experiences is evident in everything from their early morning departures to their later evening returns, maximizing opportunities to see predators when they're most active. Guests can explore via traditional game drives, peaceful mokoro canoe trips through the channels, double-decker boat excursions to the renowned Godikwe Lagoon for birdwatching, guided bush walks, and even fishing expeditions, creating a truly comprehensive Okavango Delta experience.

Facilities

9 suites
All accommodation
All food and beverages
All activities offered by the lodge
WIFI in your rooms
Maximum 4 people per vehicle

Child Policy

Minimum Age is 18 years old
No family rooms

The Accommodation

The accommodations at Kwara Camp strike an impressive balance between traditional safari aesthetics and contemporary luxury. The camp features nine spacious canvas tents, each built on raised wooden platforms that elevate guests above the landscape while providing excellent vantage points for wildlife viewing. These aren't your typical camping tents—they're generously sized luxury suites that blend authentic African styling with modern comforts, decorated in warm earth tones and natural materials that complement the surrounding wilderness. Each tent opens onto a private deck with expansive views over the lagoon, where hippos often surface and water birds go about their daily routines.

Inside, the tents are thoughtfully designed with either twin or double beds draped in mosquito netting, creating that classic safari atmosphere while ensuring peaceful sleep. The en-suite bathrooms are particularly well-appointed, featuring both indoor and outdoor showers so you can choose between conventional comfort or the thrill of bathing under the African sky. Some tents also include outdoor bathtubs positioned to take full advantage of the floodplain views—imagine soaking in a deep tub while watching the sun set over the delta. As a recent addition, the rooms now have solar-powered air conditioning that runs during the day, supplementing the ceiling fans to keep things comfortable in the heat.

The camp maintains an unfenced layout, meaning wildlife can wander freely through the area, which adds to the authentic bush experience but also means keeping tent doors closed when you're out to prevent curious baboons from investigating. It's this blend of luxury and wilderness immersion that defines the Kwara experience—comfortable enough to feel pampered, yet wild enough to feel genuinely connected to the African bush.