Kwetsani Island is a large, elongated island surrounded by enormous open plains in Botswana's Okavango Delta. It is located in the private Jao Reserve, an area of 60,000 hectares to the west of Mombo and the Moremi Game Reserve. The island is heavily wooded with palm, mangosteen and fig trees. The water levels around the island change each year, depending on the magnitude of the annual floods from central Africa. The water levels at Kwetsani are at their highest from April or May to September each year. Kwetsani Camp is a small, intimate, ten-bedded luxury camp and is raised on wooden decks above the lush ground vegetation. It has fine elevated and uninterupted views over the surrounding plain. WILDLIFE
Hippo, sitatunga antelope and crocodile reside in the deeper permanent lily-filled lagoons of the area. Lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah, tsessebe and lechwe are among the major game attractions at Kwetsani. Nocturnal animals such as porcupine, aardwolf, serval, genet and bushbaby can be observed on the night drives (water levels permitting). Recently a herd of elephant have started to sleep (yes they do lie down) very close to camp providing excellent game viewing - if curious noises in the night.
FACILITIES
The spacious dining room, lounge and bar area is situated under cool thatch and has excellent views over the surrounding plain. There is a pool. | No. of Bedrooms | A very pleasant 10- bedded luxury camp. The five spacious and lavish "tree-house" chalets are built under thatched roofs on raised decks and have canvas and pole walls. En suite facilities under thatch include a shower, flush loo and twin hand basins, with an additional outdoor shower. The rooms are comfortably furnished and have an open, airy feel about them. All have a verandah with a superb view of the surrounding plains. | | Activities | Kwetsani offers superb land and water activities - with much of the focus depending on the water levels from the region's annual flood. In addition to stalking game by mokoro, you will also be able to enjoy exploring palm-fringed islands on foot. Day game drives are a highlight, enabling guests to experience varied and diverse game viewing. Guests have excellent chances of spotting predators during the day as well as on night drives. |
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