Botswana's Khwai Leadwood is an intimate escape into one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. The camp offers discerning travelers an authentic safari experience where raw African beauty meets understated luxury.

Property Details

Khwai Leadwood is perfectly positioned along the Khwai River, where the Okavango Delta meets the Moremi Game Reserve. This prime location in the wildlife-rich Khwai Concession places guests in the heart of the Okavango’s dynamic ecosystem, with means incredible year-round game viewing right from camp.  

The camp features just five spacious luxury tented suites, one family suite, and one luxury honeymoon tented suite, ensuring an exclusive and tranquil experience. The design draws inspiration from the surrounding wilderness and traditional African style, blending organic textures with understated elegance. Expect warm, earthy tones accented with handcrafted furnishings and natural materials such as wood and canvas. 

Wide wooden decks overlook the Khwai River, offering the perfect vantage point for spotting wildlife. Every suite boasts an en suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers, a cozy lounge area, and a private deck ideal for morning coffee or an afternoon siesta. The family suite includes interconnected bedrooms, ideal for multigenerational families. 

The main lodge area continues the camp’s design ethos with open spaces, textured fabrics, and inviting lounge areas that flow seamlessly to the outdoors. Guests can gather around the firepit, relax by the pool overlooking the river, or dine under a canopy of stars as lanterns flicker in the warm African night.

Khwai Leadwood Activities

Game drives in Khwai Private Reserve offer incredible sightings of predators like lions and leopards, as well as large herds of elephant and buffalo. Night drives introduce you to the fascinating nocturnal world — think bush babies, porcupines, and perhaps even an elusive pangolin.

For a more intimate experience, guided walking safaris allow you to explore the bush on foot, discovering tracks, plants, and the smaller wonders of the ecosystem. Mokoro excursions (traditional dugout canoes) provide a serene way to navigate the waterways when water levels permit, gliding silently through reeds and spotting aquatic life up close.

Birding enthusiasts will also be in paradise here, with hundreds of species to tick off during your stay.

And finally, Khwai Leadwood warmly welcomes families. Younger guests have the opportunity to participate in Ngwana Club, with activities designed to delight the youngest safari-goers. 

Stay at Khwai Leadwood with Ker & Downey World Travel

Contact a Ker & Downey World Travel Designer to create your bespoke journey to Botswana, including a stay at Khwai Leadwood. Discover the best season to travel, and let us handle every detail for an unforgettable safari experience.