This small camp experiences the Delta’s annual flooding

Motswiri Camp is located in the eastern reaches of the Okavango Delta and in the remote western wilderness of the Selinda Reserve. Built along the banks of the Selinda Spillway, the camp experiences the annual flood of the Okavango as its waters snake their way east towards the waters of the Linyati. Set within a grove of russet bush willow and lead wood trees, the camp can only be booked by small groups.

This camp is booked by one group or family at one time for their sole use. Motswiri has five large tents accommodating up to eight guests. With the tents erected at ground level, the camp harks back to the roots of the traditional style of luxury safari camp that Botswana originally became famous for. Each tent is fully en-suite with a shower, vanity basin and flush toilet. Hot water is available 24 hours a day. All tents face onto the spillway where most of the wildlife action is viewed.

The ‘mess tent’ reminds one of a by-gone safari era. A comfortable lounge and dining room are under canvas and are complemented by the outdoor fireplace where meals can also be enjoyed. The view of the spillway is the dominant feature of the main area.

There is no pool at the camp, during the Okavango floods, guests may cool off in the safe shallow clear waters of the spillway.

All the meals are table d’hote and include light breakfast at dawn, hearty brunch on return from morning activity, afternoon tea and snacks before the afternoon activity and a three course dinner in the evening. Special meals and dietary requirements are catered for on request.

Activities:
Although there is no set routine in any of the camps, from experience, the management recommends that activities are conducted when wildlife is most active. Generally game viewing is done in the early morning, late afternoon and at night.

Apart from game drives, Motswiri offers canoeing when the water levels are high as well as walking trails.

Water and foot viewing are led by licensed guides who are firearm experienced.

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