Aerial view of African elephants crossing the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Aerial view of African elephants crossing the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve, part of the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana.

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    Moremi Game Reserve

    Landmark

    Moremi Game Reserve occupies the eastern Okavango Delta, protecting a remarkable mosaic of permanent waterways, floodplains, woodlands and savanna that supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife and birdlife.

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    Aerial view of African elephants crossing the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Aerial view of African elephants crossing the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve…

    Aerial view of winding river channels and floodplains in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Aerial view of winding Okavango Delta channels crossing the floodplains of Morem…

    Aerial view of plains zebra feeding on flooded grasslands in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Aerial view of plains zebra feeding on flooded grasslands during the annual floo…

    Pair of wattled cranes standing beside a floodplain pool in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Pair of wattled cranes standing beside a floodplain pool at sunset in Moremi Gam…

    Lion cub playing on a fallen tree in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Lion cub playing on a fallen tree in Moremi Game Reserve, part of the Okavango D…

    Aerial view of a lone African bush elephant walking across dry floodplains in Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

    A lone African bush elephant crosses the dry floodplains of Moremi Game Reserve,…

    Trees and papyrus reeds along the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana.

    Trees and papyrus reeds line the Khwai River in Moremi Game Reserve, one of the …

    Red lechwe wading through shallow floodwaters in Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana.

    Aerial view of red lechwe wading through the flooded grasslands of Moremi Game R…

    Quick Facts

    Access

    Short Walk

    0–5 min

    Elevation Gain

    0 m

    Best Light

    Sunrise
    Morning
    Sunset
    Golden Hour

    Low-angle sunlight enhances the reserve's floodplains, woodland and waterways while calm conditions create reflections across lagoons and channels.

    Why This Light

    Low-Angle Relief
    Reflections
    Wide DR OK

    Season

    Seasonally Distinct

    Summer transforms Moremi into a lush green wilderness with abundant birdlife, dramatic skies and excellent predator activity around seasonal water sources. Winter brings cooler temperatures, receding vegetation and exceptional wildlife concentrations along permanent channels and floodplains.

    Crowds

    Usually Quiet

    Restrictions

    Fee Common
    Drone Often Restricted

    Photography is undertaken from designated safari vehicles and approved roads throughout the reserve. Park entry fees apply, and recreational drone use is generally prohibited.

    Photography Notes

    Moremi offers outstanding photographic opportunities throughout the day, although sunrise and late afternoon provide the most rewarding light for wildlife and landscapes. Telephoto lenses are essential for mammals and birds, while a wide-angle lens is valuable for capturing floodplains, dramatic skies and Delta waterways. Wildlife is frequently encountered close to the road network, allowing a wide variety of compositions across changing habitats.
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