Stylish Tawana Camp, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta

Overview

Set amid the pristine landscapes of Botswana’s iconic Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana Camp is situated in the south-eastern sector on the perennial Gomoti River. From here, Tawana offers an unrivalled discovery of the Okavango Delta and the wider wilderness ecosystem of northern Botswana.

Tawana has been created to blend harmoniously with the lush forests and grasslands, blending the romance of a contemporary safari camp with unforgettable safari experiences.

Spacious communal areas in the camp include an elegant lounge and indoor and outdoor dining spaces, while the shelves of the curated lodge library are filled with reference works on the history of the Moremi Game Reserve and the local Batawana tribe.

A walk-in wine cellar, wood-fired pizza oven and open-air dining kgotla add to the menu of culinary adventures that will be a signature of the Tawana experience.

For down-time between game activities, Tawana offers a spa facility with a bespoke menu of facial and body treatments; a well-equipped gym and a 16-metre lap pool. The outdoor lounge around the fire pit offers you the opportunity for connecting with other guests or contemplating the remarkable wilderness beyond, and admiring the stars above.

Activities at Tawana Camp

You can enjoy twice-daily game drives, departing in the early morning and late afternoon, setting out to explore the beautiful landscape of the Moremi Game Reserve; a lush tapestry of shimmering lagoons, shallow pans, mopane woodlands and grassy floodplains. Look forward to remarkable sightings of antelope, predators, birds and large herbivores. Your experienced guides will also point out the lesser-known residents of the Delta.

The Okavango is renowned for its birdlife. Birding excursions, especially during the summer months, will introduce you to many of the 400 species recorded in the Moremi.

When it comes to wildlife, seasoned African travellers speak of the Moremi Game Reserve in awe. Stretching across nearly 5000 square kilometers [1900 square miles], the Moremi Game Reserve is a magical corner of Botswana renowned for its high concentration of antelope, predators and large herbivores. Tawana is entirely unfenced, allowing the wildlife to wander right through the heart of the camp, unhindered. Here, the wilderness surrounds you each minute of the day.

Accommodation at Tawana Camp

Each suite has been thoughtfully oriented to offer perfect privacy and uninterrupted views of the Gomoti River and game-rich floodplains. Set beneath the boughs of stately ebony and sausage trees, the suites enjoy the deep shade of the lush riverine forest, creating a cool oasis of calm to retreat to between activities.

In Pictures

Tawana Camp on the map

Rooms

Luxury Suite

Each suite has been thoughtfully oriented to offer perfect privacy and uninterrupted views of the Gomoti River and game-rich floodplains. Set beneath the boughs of stately ebony and sausage trees, the suites enjoy the deep shade of the lush riverine forest, creating a cool oasis of calm to retreat to between activities. The five Suites, each approximately 100 m², offer a blend of comfort and elegance with a private lounge, a terrace, and a refreshing plunge pool. And the outdoor sala offers a serene space to relax between excursions. Features include air conditioning, en-suite bathroom, an outdoor shower and a range of modern amenities Aesthetic inspiration is drawn from the organic tones and textures of the landscape, as well as the cultural heritage of the local Batawana tribe, to create a stylish and contemporary safari destination with a distinct sense of place.

Family Suite

The three family suites stretch to approximately 130-square metres for family units and offer a separate lounge area and private terrace with a refreshing plunge pool, while the outdoor sala offers a serene space to relax between excursions. Aesthetic inspiration is drawn from the organic tones and textures of the landscape, as well as the cultural heritage of the local Batawana tribe, to create a stylish and contemporary safari destination with a distinct sense of place. Each suite has been thoughtfully oriented to offer perfect privacy and uninterrupted views of the Gomoti River and game-rich floodplains. Set beneath the boughs of stately ebony and sausage trees, the suites enjoy the deep shade of the lush riverine forest, creating a cool oasis of calm to retreat to between activities.