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Mokolwane

A small, relaxed camp that’s big on predator action
Location
Southern Okavango Delta
No. of rooms
7 Rooms
Price Range
US$ 660 — US$ 1,445 per night
Dates Open
Year Round
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Mokolwane

Step into the wilds of 'Living With Leopards'

Set amongst a sprinkling of Mokolwane palms, in the Xudum concession (NG29), you’ll find Mokolwane tucked away in 180 000-hectares of wilderness. Teeming with herds of elephant, buffalo and all the Okavango predators. This is leopard country. These territorial cats love it here so much, that the area boasts the third highest density recorded anywhere in Africa.

With so much space and so much action, it’s no surprise that renowned wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink has chosen to base himself here. His recent Netflix documentary Living With Leopards was filmed in the area and has been nominated for five 2025 Emmy Awards .

Mokolwane is a special little camp, big on adventure and perfect for exclusive use groups. Also being the only camp for miles around, it is a great place to breath in the stillness and solitude.

Conservation Coaching for Children

Few projects are more exciting than those that open up the world of conservation to eager young minds. Our Coaching Conservation outreach programme is an innovative conservation programme for children, which fosters self-respect, respect for each other and respect for wildlife and the environment.

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Southern Delta

NG29, situated in the south of the Okavango Delta, is one of the largest concessions in Botswana and a vast wilderness area that is virtually untouched.

The eco-system here is diverse. For birds and wildlife, it is a playground of open grasslands, fertile floodplains, crystal clear lagoons, reeded islands, riverine and mopane forests, creating a wonderfully varied landscape for them to live in. Open savannah give way to small expanses of floodplain, and leadwood thickets, mangosteens, marulas, sausage trees and wild sage punctuate the wilderness.

Open Year Round

Mokolwane Camp is open year-round, with each season offering its own type of wildness. The annual floods reach the concession in around April or May, and the water stays in this area until the end of September. During this time, the weather is cooler and drier, making it easier to explore the area and spot wildlife. The vegetation is also less dense, so it’s easier to spot game and some of the wonderful bird species found in the area.

Signature Experiences

Night Drives

Predator Action

Mokoro

Birding

Heli Flights

Amenities

Swimming Pool

Family Room

Wi-Fi

Outside Dining

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Small and Relaxed, with an abundance of game

Why you'll Love It

Perfectly private

This is the only camp in a virtually untouched 200 000-hectare private setting.

This is leopard country

With the 3rd highest density of leopard in Africa, sightings are reliable together with super prides of lion and wild dog.

Big Cats 24/7 filmed here

Catch all the stars of the show. Literally! The BBC’s latest season of Big Cat Diary were shot around camp.

Living With Leopards filmed here

Netflix’s Living With Leopards, nominated for five 2025 Emmy Awards, was filmed in the concession.

Diversity of landscapes & species

With diverse habitats including grasslands, floodplains, rivers, lagoons and mopane forests there’s plenty to see.

Ideal for exclusive use groups

This is the ideal little hideaway for exclusive use groups, offering big adventure in an exceptional wilderness area.

Where 'Living With Leopards' Was Filmed

The Xudum concession boasts the third highest density of leopard recorded in Africa, and with a high density of other predators it is no wonder that renowned filmmaker Brad Bestelink chose to base himself here for the past few years. To get the full scoop on how this exceptionally documentary, nominated for five 2025 Emmy awards, came to be click the link below
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Small, relaxed and perfect for Exclusive use groups

Accommodations

At Mokolwane you’ll find 7 charming tents, hiding 10 feet above the ground amongst the shady bows of fig, jackalberry, ilala palm and wild mangosteens. Elephants love it here, with a buffet of palm nuts, berries, and wild fig to feast on as they drip off these tree giants.

Each room, with an ensuite bathroom and comfortable interiors, emanates an earthly charm. Set on the Matsebi river system you’ll find yourself amongst the shade, enjoying spectacular views which turn emerald as the floodwaters roll in.

At a Glance
  • 7  tents: 6 twin, 1 family
  • Each lifted 10-feet above the ground
  • En-suite facilities, including indoor showers
  • Mosquito nets over the beds; ceiling fan
  • Wi-Fi: Yes in the rooms
  • Hairdryers: Yes
  • Mostly solar, with back-up generator
  • Charging facilities are available in the rooms
  • Camp swimming pool
  • Child Policy: Children from 6 years are welcome
  • Disabled access: Please enquire with reservations
Amazing Encounters

Wildlife

Teeming with herds of elephant and all the exciting predators, with so much space and so much action, it’s no surprise that National Geographic and Netflix filmmaker Brad Bestelink has chosen to base himself here. Between 5,000 to 10,000 elephants are in the concession at various times of the year and the buffalo herds that come through are also in large numbers. Giraffe and zebra are joined by wildebeest, and all the antelope from kudu, lechwe, bushbuck, tsessebe, to name but a few.

As a result there is a lot of predator action in the concession with a high density of resident leopard competing with strong populations of lion, wild dog, hyena and cheetah for prey.

The smaller species like bat-eared fox, side-striped and black-backed jackal, African wild cats, honey badgers, meerkat and mongoose are also frequently seen in abundance. As night falls, enjoy sightings of all the nocturnal creatures, from porcupine, aardwolf, aardvark, civet and genet.

This is an exciting concession for bird lovers too. From wattle cranes, Pel’s fishing owl, martial eagles, to huge flocks of quelea preyed on by falcon, there’s plenty to tick off on the bird list.

Experiences

What to see and do

Get access to a range of experiences that can be enjoyed during your stay

Predator action

With the 3rd highest density of leopard in Africa & super prides of lion, catch all the predators in action.

Game Drive

Game drive through this rich habitat in search of thrilling wildlife, here you’ll find all the stars of the show.

Night Drives

Head out before dark on a night drive to observe the nocturnals that come into view after dark.

Mokoro Trip

Cruise around the Okavango Delta on a mokoro excursion (water-level dependent).

Birding

The Delta is a haven for birders, with more than 350+ species spotted in the region.

Scenic heli flights

Get a birds-eye view to capture the magnificence of the Delta and its wildlife from above.
Okavango Delta Activities
Making a difference

Our impact

When you visit, you will be directly supporting the following Natural Selection conservation initatives:

Coaching Conservation

A conservation outreach programme for children in rural areas, fostering self-respect, respect for others, and respect for wildlife and the environment.
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A CAMP BUILT FOR SOLITUDE & CHOSEN FOR BIG CAT DRAMA

Mokolwane story

For us, Mokolwane is something truly special. Deep in the heart of the Okavango Delta’s 200,000-hectare private Xudum concession, this wild corner has long been known to a select few as a haven for big cats. It is here that acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink lives and works, capturing the drama of the Delta in his Emmy nominated documentary Living with Leopards and the BBC’s Big Cat Diaries 24/7 and — and it’s no surprise. The area has the third highest density of leopard recorded anywhere in Africa.

But for us, it’s not just about the big cats and exceptional wildlife. When the opportunity came to establish a camp here, we didn’t hesitate. It was the ideal opportunity to create a remote camp, the only one in the entire concession, to offer a low-impact, high-value safari experience.

A place where it’s just you, the wilderness, and the unfiltered thrill of big cat adventure. Far from the crowds, in one of the largest and wildest private concessions in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the kind of privacy that is rare in the Delta. And that’s exactly why we are here!

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