Northern Botswana is arguably the most prolific
wildlife region in Africa. The 232 000 hectare
Kwando Wilderness Concession fronts eighty kilometres
of the Kwando River, which divides north-western
Botswana from the Caprivi strip in Namibia. It
incorporates the Linyanti Wetlands, huge tracts
of Mopane woodlands and vast open plains. This
diversity of natural habitats makes Kwando
Wilderness unique, drawing wildlife and birds
in abundance.
Kwando offers exclusive access to one of the
most remote and unexplored wildlife strongholds
left in Africa. Huge herds of elephant and
buffalo roam the plains adjoining the Kwando
River, whilst lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog
and sable are frequently sighted offering a
superb quality wildlife experience that is
remote, private and personal.
Kwando comprises Lebala and Lagoon Tented Camps,
situated along the river. Together they accommodate
thirty-two guests. The Kwando experience includes
open vehicle and walking safaris, as well as a
variety of boating activities on the Kwando
River.
Lagoon Camp
Shaded under massive African Ebony trees,
situated centrally in the extensive Kwando
wilderness, is Kwando Lagoon Camp. Kwando
Lagoon Camp comprises six spacious purpose-designed
tents with views over the private lagoon formed
by the ever-changing Kwando River. Each tent
comprises a bedroom area with a spacious bathroom
en suite. A small plunge pool is available to
cool off during the long summer days, whilst
the resident hippos entertain our guests as
they sit in the deck chairs in front of their
tents. Each tent has a view over the peaceful
lagoon and reed beds that lead to the Kwando-Linyanti
flood plain system. This system is an intricate
labyrinth of waterways, reed beds, islands,
floodplains, bush, scrub and trees.
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General game graze on the wide flood plains in
spectacular scenery under the ever-watchful predators.
In the dry season Lagoon offers a mega fauna
experience unmatched in Africa with sightings
of up to 1 000 elephant in a single game drive.
The lion prides regularly hunt elephant in
this remote region, a habit undocumented
elsewhere in Africa. Herds of up to 2 000
buffalo also attract the attention of lion
and hyena and our trained guides scan the
horizons for the dust generated by thousands
of buffalo hooves.
The night drives present a drama of epic
proportions when the buffalo move through the
parched floodplains. Packs of wild dogs also
provide excitement for many months when they
have pups, motivating them to undertake action
packed hunts twice a day. Lagoon Camp is peaceful
and wonderful in summer, savage and wonderful
in winter.
Lebala Camp
Hidden in the Southern portion of the extensive
Kwando Wilderness is Lebala Camp. Kwando Lebala
Camp comprises 16 beds in 8 luxurious en-suite
tents, on Zimbabwe teak decks. The camp has been
built with privacy and service in mind.
Lebala is the Tswana word for ‘wide-open plains’ and
each tent has spectacular views over vast
tracts of African plains and wetlands that
comprise part of the Kwando-Linyanti flood plain
system. This system is an intricate labyrinth of
waterways, reed beds, islands, floodplains, bush,
scrub and trees.
Excellent general game abounds on the broad plains
creating spectacular scenery, adorned with herds
of plains game and the ever-attendant predators.
Lebala is famous for elephant sightings as is
neighbouring Lagoon Camp. Lebala complements
the Kwando Lagoon experience by offering a
spectacularly different setting, scenery and
experience from that offered by Lagoon.
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