Mokete Camp Is Now Open!
Introducing Wilderness Mokete
Traverse the Okavango floodplains across the Khwai channels to the East, and you'll witness unequivocally, one of the most unique ecosystems in Botswana. Few have ventured into these great expanses and immense grasslands of the legendary Mababe area.
Wilderness Mokete promises a lifetime experience for the select few. Here, the sight of 2,000-strong buffalo herds, tsessebe in their hundreds, and an extraordinary migration, as massive herds of zebras pass through twice a year, will leave you spellbound.
This awe-inspiring ecosystem differs from any other in Botswana and is the only water source existing for hundreds of miles, making it a paradise for mega herds. Picture yourself flying for a solid ten minutes over the same buffalo herd, the spectacle stretching into the horizon. You’ll be bedazzled by thousands of zebras creating a dizzying array of black and white during their migration. Your lodge provides the ultimate seclusion, situated in a 123,000-acre private concession.
Your Accommodation
Accommodating just 18 guests in nine tents, Mokete invites intimate encounters all year. Whether sharing a drink with elephants in the middle of the day, or hearing hyena calls in the dead of night, it’s a feast for the senses. To place you in the heart of the action, the camp’s designers added cantilevered canvas roofs that slide away, revealing never-ending stars.
Due to the high wildlife and predator activity in the area, coupled with the camp's open design, Wilderness Mokete sets its minimum age requirement at sixteen years for its guests.
Wildlife Sighting Galore
As the Mababe Marsh takes shape, a 6,400 acre wetland forms during the summer season. Although it progressively disappears in the dry season, permanent water nourishes nutrient-rich grasslands, beckoning great herds. Witness 2000-strong buffalo herds, tsessebe in their hundreds, and an extraordinary migration during the turn of seasons in December and again in March when massive herds of zebras pass through the area. Lions hunt actively throughout the day, while high densities of hyenas constantly compete with other predators; cheetah, wild dog, bat-eared fox, jackal, African wild cat, and serval. The mopane belt towards the east of these massive plains is home to leopards and numerous woodland species, whereas abundant birdlife thrives on the marsh peripheries.
Every Day is a New Adventure
Set aside the conventional safari and adopt a new one at Wilderness Mokete. Go on a game drive, day or night, following lions' pursuit of buffalo. Savor a delicious bush lunch. Take your camera and sink into a hide, eye-level with the enormous feet of a breeding herd of elephants. While on a stroll, witness Africa's rarest birds. At day's end, relish a sundowner and gaze over the endless grassland while basking in the calls of the wild.
An Authentic Cultural Experience
Wilderness Mokete has unveiled a range of cultural experiences for an authentic Botswana interaction. Learn the ancient art of tracking, sing and dance alongside an African choir, watch a basket-weaving demonstration or join the village children for an afternoon soccer game, sample traditional African cuisine, or sit beside village elders for an evening of storytelling around the fire.
Combine your visit to Mokete with a trip through Botswana, easily connecting to the famed waterways of the Okavango Delta, or the lushness of the Linyanti.
Add Mokete to our ever-popular Best of Botswana Big Game Safaris. For a complimentary consultation to receive your custom safari, please contact Carolyn Tett .
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