- Botswana
- ~487,100 hectares (4,871 km²)
- 1963 (The first reserve in Africa created by local residents)
- Ngamiland (Okavango Delta)
- The Big Five (including reintroduced rhino); Wild Dogs; Red Lechwe.
- High risk; prophylaxis is recommended.
- ~19°10′S 23°10′E
- Unfenced; integrated into the Okavango Delta ecosystem.
- Permanent lagoons, seasonal floodplains, and acacia forests (Chief’s Island).
- July–October when the delta floodwaters are at their peak.
Moremi is often described as the most beautiful reserve in Africa. It covers the eastern section of the Okavango Delta, combining permanent water with dry land. This creates a "garden of Eden" effect where wildlife density is incredibly high and the scenery is spectacular.
- South Gate (Maun side) and North Gate (Khwai side).
- * The gateway to the Delta.
- Most visitors arrive at remote camps via "puddle jumper" light aircraft.
- High-clearance 4x4 is mandatory; many tracks involve deep water crossings.
- Narrow, sandy tracks through mopane forests and over wooden bridges.
- Deep water channels and papyrus beds.
- The largest landmass in the Delta, offering some of the best dry-land game viewing.
- Thick forests that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding water.
- Moremi is one of the last great strongholds for these endangered predators.
- An aquatic antelope often seen splashing through shallow floodplains.
- Thanks to intensive conservation, both Black and White Rhino can be found on Chief’s Island.
- Highly successful in the riverine forests along the Khwai River.
The annual flood arrives from Angola; the Delta is at its most beautiful and boat safaris are optimal.
Predators are easy to find as they stick close to the shrinking water channels.
Stunning photography and birding; many animals give birth during this time.
- Traditional dugout canoes pushed by a "poler" through the shallow channels—silent and immersive.
- Remote, eco-conscious lodges accessible only by air.
- Unlike the deep Delta, Moremi allows for both 4x4 game drives and boat excursions.
Moremi offers the ultimate "Wild Africa" experience. It is the gold standard for travelers who want to see the Big Five in a lush, water-dominated wilderness where the human footprint is minimal.