Camps and Lodges

Mokolwane

A small, relaxed camp that’s big on predator action

Location

Southern Okavango Delta

No. of rooms

7 Rooms

Price Range

US$ 630 — US$ 1,350 per night

Dates Open

Year Round

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Mokolwane

Privacy Amongst the Prides

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 and all the Okavango predators, with so much space and so much action, it’s no surprise that renowned wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink has chosen to base himself here. This is leopard country. These territorial cats love it here so much, that the area boasts the third highest density recorded anywhere in Africa. 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.

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Mokolwane Main Area

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Crackling Firepit

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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.

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. In fact, there’s so much space it will feel like you own the place.

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.

Diversity of landscapes & species

The eco-system here offers a diverse variety of landscapes, between grasslands, floodplains, 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.

Mmogo Centres for Community Development

Community development is a key part of the positive impact we hope to have. In this new programme we are working with communities to establish centres for development, initially focusing on two key areas of need in rural areas of northwest Botswana: early childhood development and the upliftment of women.

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.

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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
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.

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Experiences

What to see and do

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

Night Drives

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

Predator action

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

Mokoro Trip

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

Game Drive

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

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.

Making a difference

Our impact

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

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Mokolwane story

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Special Offers

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Complimentary Heli Specials

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Honeymoon Special Offer

We’re feeling the love! Honeymoon with us and one spouse stays for 50% off in participating camps.

Long Stay Combination Rates

Book now and enjoy incredible savings with our Long Stay Rates in Botswana and Namibia!

Mokolwane Combination Special Offer

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to spend an extra 2 nights on us! Get 6 nights for the price of 4.