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On the Khwai River, bordering Moremi Game ReserveNever more than 16 guestsGame drives, guided walks and night drives in a community concessionMokoro trips and boating safaris when water levels allow100% Botswana citizen-owned

About this place

Camp Khwai sits on a bend of the Khwai River in the Khwai Community Concession, on the north-eastern edge of the Okavango Delta and just outside Moremi Game Reserve. It is a small, owner-run camp with six luxury tents and one family tent, never more than 16 guests, and it is part of Untamed Places, a safari company that is 100% Botswana citizen-owned and run from Maun.

Each tent stands on a raised timber deck facing the river, with super-king or twin beds under mosquito nets, ceiling fans and an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower. The family tent has interleading bedrooms and a shared lounge, which suits families and small groups travelling together. The thatched main area holds the restaurant, bar and shaded terraces, with a small pool above the river and a fire deck for the evenings. The camp runs on solar power.

Because Khwai is a community concession rather than a national park, guided walks and night drives are possible alongside the morning and afternoon game drives, and the floodplains draw elephant, buffalo and the predators that follow them. Mokoro trips and boating safaris run on the channels when the water is high enough. All meals, local drinks and two activities a day are included.

Amenities

Lounge

Bed linen

Wifi

En-Suite Bathrooms

Swimming pool

Breakfast Available

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Availability

Any available room

2 rooms, sleeps 2 to 4

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November 2026

December 2026

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Where you'll sleep

Choose a room type. We confirm availability with Untamed Places once you send your dates.

Luxury Tent

2 guests

A tent on a raised timber deck facing the Khwai River, with super-king or twin beds under mosquito nets, ceiling fans, a veranda and an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower.

R 15,840 a night
Family Tent

4 guests

Two interleading bedrooms with a shared lounge on a raised deck above the river, for families or small groups of up to four. En-suite bathroom with a hot shower. Families with children under 11 book a private vehicle for activities.

R 15,840 a night

Nature

What lives at Camp Khwai

14 animals, 8 birds and 4 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.

These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Location

Khwai Community Concession, Okavango Delta, North-West District, Botswana

Important information

Check-in and check-out

Check-in Time

14:00 - 18:00

Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.

Check-out Time

By 10:00

Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.

Cancellation and changes80% refund 46+ days

Refund schedule

  • 80% refundcancel 46+ days before check-in
  • 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
  • No refundcancel any time before check-in

Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.

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Deposit Required20% deposit

20% Deposit Required

Deposit Due at Booking

The 20% deposit is required when you make your booking

Balance (80%)

due 45 days before check-in

Host Deposit Terms

Bookings of 1 to 5 guests: 20% non-refundable deposit within 7 days of confirmation, balance 45 days before arrival. Groups of 6 or more: 30% deposit within 7 days, balance 45 days before arrival. Provisional holds last 14 days.

Pet policyNo pets

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed

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Payment terms

A 20% deposit is required at booking, with the balance due 45 days before check-in.

Cancellation Policy

  • 80% refundcancel 46+ days before check-in
  • 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
  • No refundcancel any time before check-in

Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.

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Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Camp Khwai located?

Camp Khwai is in Okavango Delta, Botswana. The map on this page shows the area.

How many guests can Camp Khwai accommodate?

Luxury Tent (6 of them) sleeps 2 each and Family Tent sleeps 4.

How do I book Camp Khwai?

Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with Untamed Places, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom.

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