Mma Dinare

Great all-round camp, showcasing the best of northern Botswana's intriguing delta

Get ready for a quintessential Okavango Delta experience, from action-packed game drives to focused bush walks, and meditative mokoro rides.

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About Mma Dinare

The Okavango Delta is close to our hearts – a geologically unusual depression of desert that traps run-off water from mountains nearly 1000 kilometres away, thanks to three well-placed fault lines. Those fissures are the difference between a vast wetland that sustains a bounty of wildlife, and a muddy seep. Mma Dinare (mother buffalo) is a new jewel of a lodge at the south-east edge of the delta, overlooking the Gomoti River and its sprawl of wildlife-filled floodplains. Set within a private concession of 27000-plus hectares, there's an immense wilderness that's just waiting for you to explore its treasures.

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From $750 person/night

Lodge

8 Rooms

Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Highlights

Being in a private concession, you're able to go on drives after dark for the chance to enjoy the bush's epic night life.

This particular corner of the delta is well-known for its large herds of buffalo (hence the lodge's name). The remaining Big Five members are also present.

The camp gets the mood just right – the tents are spacious with everything you need, the communal area includes a huge veranda with the widest views, and the food and staff are stellar. Yet there's a real down-to-earth authenticity. Factor in Mma Dinare's 100% eco-friendly approach, including the latest in solar and waste technology, and you simply can't go wrong.

The property

A sprawl of wooden decks tucked into a forest at the edge of the floodplain forms the heart of Mma Dinare. The camp has been positioned to make the most of the setting, with plenty of elevated spaces designed for relaxing and observing the action. There's a comfortably furnished lounge under thatch; a second, open-air, lounge with both shade and sun; and, jutting over the plain, a circular deck with a fire pit. The pool is ideal for post-drive dips.

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The rooms

Eight tents tucked into the riverine forest are accessed via wooden boardwalks. Each has a view of the floodplain or river – populated by a cast of elephant, kudu, buffalo, hippo and more. The tents are large, with well-dressed beds draped in netting, an en-suite bathroom with a basin and toilet, and a canvas-walled shower that's open to the sky. Think and gaze on the veranda, or settle down at the small writing desk to record your thoughts.

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One more thing...

The best game viewing is between May and September, when the delta dries and wildlife concentrates at the remaining water sources. Birding is good year-round.

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Activities

Mokoro

Bush Walks

Night Drives

Game Drives

There's more than sufficient territory to see the creatures that make your blood sing, and numerous ways to do so. Day and night game drives get you close to the action (the guides have an unerring nose for the best sightings); guided walks hone your bush skills; and mokoro boat rides get you close to aquatic creatures. Migrant birds flock here in summer; in winter, birds gather at the water sources. Wattled crane sightings herald the arrival of the floodwaters.

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Positive impact

Owned by Kwando Safaris, this property prioritises local employment with a staff comprising of 98% citizens. Their Maun headquarters ensure personalised service, reflecting a commitment to Botswana's tourism capital. Kwando offers careers, supports the Lady Khama Charitable Trust, and initiates projects like the Bucket Project and Mummy's Angels. They're also involved in Pack for a Purpose, encouraging travelers to make a lasting impact by bringing supplies for local initiatives.

About Moremi

Moremi

Okavango Delta

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