The Khwai Concession (which encompasses the NG18 and NG19 concessions) has so much of the wildlife that makes the Okavango Delta one of the best places to see animals in southern Africa. Commonly sighted animals include , , , , and . It’s also possible to see both and .
Wildlife Highlights
In addition to , and other popular species, Khwai is an excellent place to see swamp-adapted wildlife such as the . Watching herds of lechwe run through water with morning mist rising from the surface can be a highlight. Khwai is also one of the best places in northern Botswana to see roaming packs of . They’re most easily observed while .
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time to visit Khwai is during the Dry season (April to October), particularly from May onward when water levels (and animal numbers) are at their highest. This is also the busiest time of year. During the Wet season (November to March), rain is possible and getting around may be more difficult. But there are plenty of birds as this is when the from Europe and North Africa are present in the area.
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