This intimate tree-house style camp, situated in the centre of the Jao concession, is known for its density of red lechwe and incredibly good birding. Although Kwetsani is not known for big game, it does offer good predator-spotting opportunities. Perched amongst fig and palm trees on the shores of a slim island, Kwetsani is perfectly positioned to make the most of the surrounding landscapes and their variety of game. In summary, Kwetsani offers an authentic and relaxing Okavango experience.
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The main area has managed to incorporate several large trees into its design, which creates a rather unique feel. It has a cosy lounge, a sociable dining area with one long table, and a well-stocked bar built around a jackalberry tree. In the day, guests can cool off in the plunge pool or make like a dassie and laze in the sun on comfy loungers. At night, the fire pit is a great spot to congregate, as is the boma. There’s also a curio shop and a must-do “loo with a view”!
Kwetsani consists of five spacious and stylish en-suite tree-house chalets with an open, airy feel. The thatch, glass and canvas suites which are built around large trees, blend effortlessly into their beautiful surroundings. Twin or king-sized beds sit beneath a thatched roof and draped mosquito netting, while comfy armchairs invite you to flip through the provided wildlife magazines. The veranda is primed for day dreaming.
Kwetsani Camp offers superb land and water activities. In the summer, activities lean more towards game drives, whereas in the winter, water-based activities are the main pastime. The camp offers both day game drives, and night game drives with special lights providing the opportunity to see some unusual animals. Both mokoro safaris (in traditional dug out canoes) and boat cruises are relaxing ways to observe aquatic creatures and see things from a different perspective.
The treehouse magic — waking up in your stilted chalet amongst the palms, watching baboons swing past your veranda while the floodplains stretch endlessly below.
Come prepared for a water-focused experience — when the floods are high, the mokoro trips and boat excursions here are some of the Delta's most serene and beautiful.
Game can be spread out when the concession is flooded — if big predator sightings are your priority, this gentle, watery paradise might feel quieter than the drier reserves.
Kwetsani Camp is owned by Wilderness which aims to double its conservation impact by 2030, protecting 6 million acres of land. Their framework focuses on Educate, Empower, and Protect pillars, building a conservation economy, nurturing future leaders, and preserving unfenced wilderness. Through immersive hospitality experiences and partnerships with nonprofits like Children in the Wilderness and the Wilderness Trust, they engage guests in conservation efforts and address diverse threats to wilderness, wildlife, and communities.
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Kwetsani Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Botswana trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Botswana trips featuring Kwetsani Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Botswana specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Kwetsani Camp start from around $1.4K, or US$1.4K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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