Moremi, Linyanti and Savuti: Botswana's Wild Heartland
Moremi, Linyanti and Savuti in Botswana offer predator action, elephants and wild dogs beyond the Okavango Delta. When to visit and how to choose.
Beyond the channels of the Okavango Delta, northern Botswana holds some of Africa's wildest country. Moremi, the Linyanti and Savuti are known for big predators, large elephant herds and a sense of space, and they combine well with a Delta stay.
Quick facts
- Where: Northern Botswana, bordering the Okavango Delta and Chobe.
- Best time: The dry season, roughly June to October.
- Ideal stay: Three nights per region.
- Pairs well with: The Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls.
What is Moremi?
Moremi Game Reserve covers the eastern part of the Delta, mixing floodplain, lagoon and woodland. It offers good predator sightings, including lions and leopards, and plenty of birdlife. See Leopards.
What is the Linyanti?
The Linyanti is a wetland in the north-west, known for elephants, lions and painted wolves. Its remote camps are among Botswana's most private.
What is Savuti?
Savuti, in Chobe National Park, is famous for its predator drama. Lions and hyenas are often watched, and the area can host large herds of elephants and zebras. The channel's flow varies over the years, which shapes wildlife patterns. See Hyenas.
Which should you choose?
- Moremi: Variety and easy combinations with Delta camps.
- Linyanti: Privacy and elephants.
- Savuti: Predators and big skies.
Many journeys visit two of these, plus a water camp.
How do you travel between them?
By small aircraft, which saves many hours. See fly-in vs drive-in.
When is the best time to go?
Dry season is most reliable for game viewing, and the Delta's water peaks then as well. See the best time for a luxury safari.
Design your Botswana journey
We choose camps that match your pace and interests. Start planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Moremi and the Okavango Delta?
Moremi covers part of the Delta and is a protected reserve.
Is Savuti good for lions?
It is known for predators, though sightings are never guaranteed.
How many nights should I allow?
Seven to nine nights covers three regions well.
Can I do a water safari too?
Yes. Many journeys mix water and land camps.
Is the Linyanti private?
Yes. Its camps are small and remote.
Beyond the channels of the Okavango Delta, northern Botswana holds some of Africa's wildest country. Moremi, the Linyanti and Savuti are known for big predators, large elephant herds and a sense of space, and they combine well with a Delta stay.
Quick facts
- Where: Northern Botswana, bordering the Okavango Delta and Chobe.
- Best time: The dry season, roughly June to October.
- Ideal stay: Three nights per region.
- Pairs well with: The Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls.
What is Moremi?
Moremi Game Reserve covers the eastern part of the Delta, mixing floodplain, lagoon and woodland. It offers good predator sightings, including lions and leopards, and plenty of birdlife. See Leopards.
What is the Linyanti?
The Linyanti is a wetland in the north-west, known for elephants, lions and painted wolves. Its remote camps are among Botswana's most private.
What is Savuti?
Savuti, in Chobe National Park, is famous for its predator drama. Lions and hyenas are often watched, and the area can host large herds of elephants and zebras. The channel's flow varies over the years, which shapes wildlife patterns. See Hyenas.
Which should you choose?
- Moremi: Variety and easy combinations with Delta camps.
- Linyanti: Privacy and elephants.
- Savuti: Predators and big skies.
Many journeys visit two of these, plus a water camp.
How do you travel between them?
By small aircraft, which saves many hours. See fly-in vs drive-in.
When is the best time to go?
Dry season is most reliable for game viewing, and the Delta's water peaks then as well. See the best time for a luxury safari.
Design your Botswana journey
We choose camps that match your pace and interests. Start planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Moremi and the Okavango Delta?
Moremi covers part of the Delta and is a protected reserve.
Is Savuti good for lions?
It is known for predators, though sightings are never guaranteed.
How many nights should I allow?
Seven to nine nights covers three regions well.
Can I do a water safari too?
Yes. Many journeys mix water and land camps.
Is the Linyanti private?
Yes. Its camps are small and remote.
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