Khwai

Khwai Guest House

A great-value option on the edge of Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve
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About Khwai Guest House

Khwai Guest House offers guests a range of safari options - from self-catering and self-drives to a full-board, guided experience. In an area where safari prices soar this is a rare, budget find that still offers a quality experience. With just six chalets, it is an intimate camp where travelers can choose to come and go as they wish or enjoy the communal safari atmosphere. The restaurant is known to serve up hearty, delicious fare - enjoy its creations every meal or supplement your own cooking with a meal or two from its creative kitchen. Experienced local guides conduct game drives and night drives on both the Khwai and Moremi game reserves, as well as community tours in the nearby village.

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From $280 person/night

Lodge
6 Rooms

What you'll love

What truly sets Khwai Guest House apart is its community-centric approach. By staying here, you're not just a guest; you're part of a larger effort to support and uplift the local community.

Insiders tip

A visit to the local Khwai village is well-conceived and conducted, offering insight into the life of a community on the edge of this incredible wilderness.

Something to think about

The guest house is a great option for self-drivers but if you don't have your own wheels, activities should be booked in advance.

The property

A circular thatched main area houses the restaurant/dining room and a stylish, cushioned bench-seat lounge. There is a tea and coffee station where you can help yourself; other beverages can be ordered from the bar. The communal kitchen is nearby, fully equipped with all you need to cook your own grub. The soft green walls and pale concrete floors are accented with gray and brown fabrics and a few bright splashes of color. Despite its simplicity this area has a supremely homey feel.

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The rooms

The six cleverly built, low impact structures sleep two each in either double or twin bed configurations. They are positioned relatively close to one another, however, connected to the main area via sandy pathways. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and private open-air shower and are stylishly decorated with one brightly colored wall and a few funky patterned cushions. Each has closet space, a fold-away mosquito net, a safe to secure valuables and a ceiling fan. You'll have all you need and nothing you don't.

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Activities

Cultural
Game Drives
Walking safari
Mokoro

You can elect to do various activities from three-hour game drives in the Khwai or Moremi game reserves, to full day excursions. If you are not driving yourself, activities should be booked in advance to ensure availability. The most tranquil and traditional way to explore the Delta - gliding along its shallow channels via mokoro, is a must (if you visit during the flood season - April through September). Night drives can also be rewarding though highly variable. If you're interested in learning a bit about the people of Botswana, this is one of the better-connected camps in the region, offering a glimpse into the traditions and modern living conditions of local people.

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Wildlife in Khwai

Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Abundant
Hippo
Abundant
Black Rhino
None
White Rhino
None
Lion
Abundant
Cheetah
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wildebeest
Occasional
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Warthog
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
Meerkat
None

What our guests are saying

4.9 / 5
Based on 948 reviews
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