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Three days in the Khwai Concession blend mokoro channels, off-road game drives and nocturnal safaris. Expect close wildlife viewing, canvas camping and expert local guides on this shared small-group trip.
Three days in the Khwai Concession blend mokoro channels, off-road game drives and nocturnal safaris. Expect close wildlife viewing, canvas camping and expert local guides on this shared small-group trip.
Dust settles on the track as you roll away from Maun, the delta opening up like a living map. By late afternoon the Khwai Concession spreads out — wide floodplains, braided channels, and islands of dry mopane — and the first gray shapes of elephants move along the horizon.
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Operated by Gates of Afrikan Safaris · Maun, North-West District
Dust settles on the track as you roll away from Maun, the delta opening up like a living map. By late afternoon the Khwai Concession spreads out — wide floodplains, braided channels, and islands of dry mopane — and the first gray shapes of elephants move along the horizon.
The concession sits on the eastern edge of Moremi and the Okavango’s seasonal floodplain. Geologically it's a shallow basin shaped by ancient rivers; culturally it’s a working landscape where Khwai village and community concessions balance wildlife tourism with traditional livelihoods. The mokoro channels once carried goods; today they carry a slower kind of travel, hippos grunting as the canoe glides and reed-cutters calling from shore.
Over three days you’ll cycle through tempos: relaxed mokoro mornings, off-road afternoon drives that wind into lion country, and night drives where jackals and genets become bold under headlamps. Camps are canvas and firelight; guides read spoor and weather with equal fluency.
Practical edge: time your trip for the dry season (May–Oct) for the best visibility of game at waterholes, but expect dramatic birdlife and lush channels during the rains (Nov–Mar). Bring layered clothing for chilly dawns and hot afternoons, a good pair of binoculars, and an insect-repellent you trust. Respect guides’ instructions during night drives and maintain distance from wildlife — cameras are tools, not shields. With basic preparation this shared, small-group safari delivers close wildlife encounters and an uncompromised sense of being on Africa’s moving edge.
Most itineraries include road transfer from Maun International Airport—expect a scenic drive of one to three hours depending on road conditions.
No; sightings depend on season and wildlife movement, but Khwai’s varied habitats offer consistently strong opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards and abundant birdlife.
Camps use roomy canvas tents with basic bedding and communal meals—comfortable for backcountry standards but not lodge-level amenities.
The trip is family-friendly but requires getting in/out of safari vehicles and walking at camp; check with the operator for age limits and mobility accommodations.
Gates of Afrikan Safaris operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Dust settles on the track as you roll away from Maun, the delta opening up like a living map. By late afternoon the Khwai Concession spreads out — wide floodplains, braided channels, and islands of dry mopane — and the first gray shapes of elephants move along the horizon.
Dust settles on the track as you roll away from Maun, the delta opening up like a living map. By late afternoon the Khwai Concession spreads out — wide floodplains, braided channels, and islands of dry mopane — and the first gray shapes of elephants move along the horizon.
The concession sits on the eastern edge of Moremi and the Okavango’s seasonal floodplain. Geologically it's a shallow basin shaped by ancient rivers; culturally it’s a working landscape where Khwai village and community concessions balance wildlife tourism with traditional livelihoods. The mokoro channels once carried goods; today they carry a slower kind of travel, hippos grunting as the canoe glides and reed-cutters calling from shore.
Over three days you’ll cycle through tempos: relaxed mokoro mornings, off-road afternoon drives that wind into lion country, and night drives where jackals and genets become bold under headlamps. Camps are canvas and firelight; guides read spoor and weather with equal fluency.
Practical edge: time your trip for the dry season (May–Oct) for the best visibility of game at waterholes, but expect dramatic birdlife and lush channels during the rains (Nov–Mar). Bring layered clothing for chilly dawns and hot afternoons, a good pair of binoculars, and an insect-repellent you trust. Respect guides’ instructions during night drives and maintain distance from wildlife — cameras are tools, not shields. With basic preparation this shared, small-group safari delivers close wildlife encounters and an uncompromised sense of being on Africa’s moving edge.