Khwai River Lodge (Okavango Delta - Dry Camp)

Overview

Reborn from the legendary Khwai River Lodge, Sediba Sa Rona (meaning "Our Source of Water") represents the pinnacle of modern safari luxury on the banks of the Khwai River. Reopened in March 2026 under the expert guidance of Desert & Delta Safaris, this ultra-luxury camp is a landmark partnership with the local Khwai community, offering an authentic and exclusive window into one of Africa's most prolific wildlife havens. Set on permanent land bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, the camp focuses on delivering intense, land-based wildlife encounters. Its location within a private concession allows for unique safari activities like off-road tracking and captivating night drives, bringing you breathtakingly close to the area's dense predator populations. The 15 tented suites are sanctuaries of comfort, each featuring a private viewing deck overlooking the floodplains, ensuring that the wildlife spectacle continues even from the privacy of your room. The central lodge area is designed for relaxation and connection, with elegant lounge spaces, a tranquil spa, a sparkling pool, and an open-air boma for unforgettable evenings under the stars. Whether you're gliding silently along the Khwai's channels in a mokoro or tracking a leopard with your guide, Sediba Sa Rona offers a seamless blend of high-adrenaline adventure and sophisticated comfort.

Highlights

• Completely rebuilt and reopened in March 2026 as an ultra-luxury camp.
• Prime location on the banks of the predator-rich Khwai River, bordering Moremi.
• Exceptional game viewing with off-road tracking and night drives in a private concession.
• 15 ultra-luxurious tented suites, including a family suite, all with private river-view decks.
• Operated by the renowned Desert & Delta Safaris in a community partnership.
• Offers a full suite of activities: game drives, guided walks, and seasonal mokoro excursions.
• On-site wellness spa, swimming pool, and an atmospheric boma for evening fires.

Amenities & Facilities

Good to Know

• This is a 'dry land' camp, focusing on vehicle-based safaris. Mokoro (canoe) excursions are seasonal and depend on water levels.
• Located in a private concession, allowing for exclusive off-road and night-driving safari activities not permitted in national parks.
• Rates are fully inclusive of all meals, local drinks, laundry, and scheduled safari activities.
• The Khwai area is a predator hotspot, famous for frequent sightings of lions, leopards, and African wild dogs.
• Book well in advance, especially for the peak season (May – October).

Ideal For

Couples, honeymooners, multi-generational families, and serious wildlife photographers.

Good to Pair With

• A 'wet camp' in the Okavango Delta (e.g., Xugana Island Lodge) for a contrasting water-based experience.
• Chobe National Park (e.g., Savute Safari Lodge) for its high concentration of elephants.
• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for 2-3 nights to witness the iconic waterfall.
• Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, for its vast landscapes and superb walking safaris.