Mokolwane Plains is a contemporary tented camp on the banks of the Xudum River in the southern Okavango Delta, sharing a 200,000-hectare private concession with just one other camp. This is serious leopard territory (the BBC's Big Cats 24/7 and Netflix's Living with Leopards were both filmed here), and the suites look east across the river to open floodplains. Expect soaring canvas, timber and handcrafted furniture in the earthy tones of termite mounds and russet-red lechwe. Add an 18-metre pool, a spa and a fire deck over the water for listening to the Delta after dark.
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The walkways dip down at key points so elephants can keep wandering through the unfenced camp.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Mokolwane Plains 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 Mokolwane Plains 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 Mokolwane Plains 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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