Moremi Game Reserve offers excellent wildlife viewing on land and some good opportunities on water, although a trip is more about the experience than the animals you’ll see. , and, to a lesser extent, are regularly sighted, while , and many other prey species are also common. Both and are present in the reserve, although spotting them is rare. sightings can be among the best in Africa.
Wildlife Highlights
The Okavango Delta has terrific general wildlife, but the most common swamp-adapted animal is the otherwise rare , which can be seen wading through water in big herds. The semi-aquatic is harder to find but also present. Other unusual antelope include , and . and can sometimes be seen swimming in the channels.
Best Time for Wildlife Viewing
The best time for watching wildlife in Moremi is during the dry months from July to October. This is when water levels are high and there is an influx of animals into the reserve. The best time for birding is during the wet months from November to April, although some tracks become impassable after heavy rains and some lodges close from January to March.
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