Botswana

Qorokwe

Q: Where is Qorokwe in the Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta is located in north-western Botswana. Qorokwe is situated in the exclusive Qorokwe Protected Area. It borders the Moremi Game Reserve in a high-density game area of the south-eastern Okavango Delta.

Q: How big is the Qorokwe Protected Area in the Okavango Delta?

The Qorokwe Protected Area covers 26 000 hectares (64 000 acres).

Q: What should I wear on a safari to Qorokwe in Botswana?

The general rule when packing for a safari is, less is more. There may be space and weight restrictions when travelling on light aircraft. We recommend you pack neutral-coloured clothing you can layer, as well as a rain jacket, swimsuit, hat, comfortable shoes and sunblock.

Q: When is the best time to visit Qorokwe?

Qorokwe is an all year round destination. Each season brings its own charm and variety of wildlife and vegetation.

Q: How do I get to Qorokwe?

You fly from Maun International Airport ona Wilderness Air charter light aircraft to the camp’s airstrip.

A Wildlife Haven

Spectacularly positioned, Qorokwe Camp blends seamlessly into this vast, wildlife-rich corner of the Delta.

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Wilderness Qorokwe

Wild. Exquisite. Immersive. Qorokwe Camp in Botswana is a magnet for dramatic wildlife sightings.

Qorokwe’s private wilderness area borders the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, famous for intense predator-prey encounters. Prepare for thrilling game drives tracking leopards in the wild. Spot a lioness hunting alone, closely watched by a pack of skulking hyenas, as the air vibrates with birdsong.

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Wilderness Qorokwe Gallery Wildlife Buffalo Herd

Qorokwe moments

The richness of this exquisite safari camp lies in the vibrance of its different landscapes. Rivers that reflect brooding, dramatic skies. Lush, green profusions of wildflowers. Rippling grasslands peppered with wildlife. Spend sunny days exploring the channels by mokoro. Scan and listen for wildlife; a herd of red lechwe, mud-encrusted buffalo bulls, elephants and giraffes.

Wilderness Qorokwe Botswana Lions Fighting

Wilderness Qorokwe Botswana Water Channels

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Wilderness Qorokwe Botswana Wildlife Curious Giraffe

Qorokwe moments

The richness of this exquisite safari camp lies in the vibrance of its different landscapes. Rivers that reflect brooding, dramatic skies. Lush, green profusions of wildflowers. Rippling grasslands peppered with wildlife. Spend sunny days exploring the channels by mokoro. Scan and listen for wildlife; a herd of red lechwe, mud-encrusted buffalo bulls, elephants and giraffes.

Accommodation

You know you're in excellent hands at this eco-chic luxury safari camp in Botswana, with its commitment to local community empowerment. Qorokwe Camp has eight rooms with tented suites and indoor showers. In addition, its extra-spacious family unit has its own splash pool. The wonderful open dining and lounge area and bar are set on a raised deck, connected to the suites by walkways.

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Cuisine

At Qorokwe we support our local community who grow delicious, fresh produce, and plan our menu according to what’s in season. Home-grown, health-packed sorghum, millet and other local flavours are incorporated into our authentic plant- and meat based recipes. Our pizza oven is a favourite with children (big and small).

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THE DETAILS

Wilderness Qorokwe

Qorokwe means ‘The place where the buffalo broke through the bush into the water’. A fitting name for a camp nestled between two permanent rivers, frequented by these iconic African animals that thrive in shallow river channels. One of Nature’s great engineers – watch them in delight as they feed and wallow in the waters of the Okavango Delta.

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Wildlife

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Wilderness Qorokwe Wildlife Herd Buffalo Giraffe Floodplains

Be inspired to conserve

Protecting the wild is at the heart of what we do. Qorokwe covers 26,000 hectares and borders the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. An area of rich diversity. Together with the local communities, we work to help protect, conserve and support all who call it home. We do this through job creation, research initiatives and education.

Solar

Qorokwe is 100% solar powered.

Store

Browse for locally made gifts, keepsakes and other essentials.

Pool

Cool off in our crystal clear infinity pool.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected to loved ones back home.

Wilderness Qorokwe Botswana Lion Buffalo Kill

A luxurious Botswana safari

Qorokwe is one of Botswana’s greatest wildlife-viewing destinations, situated in a high-density game area of the south-eastern Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp has wonderful views over a large lagoon that is fed by the Santantadibe River.

Purpose

Be inspired to conserve

Protecting the wild is at the heart of what we do. Qorokwe covers 26,000 hectares and borders the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. An area of rich diversity. Together with the local communities, we work to help protect, conserve and support all who call it home. We do this through job creation, research initiatives and education.

Facilities

Solar

Qorokwe is 100% solar powered.

Store

Browse for locally made gifts, keepsakes and other essentials.

Pool

Cool off in our crystal clear infinity pool.

Wi-Fi

Stay connected to loved ones back home.

Wildlife

Area

A luxurious Botswana safari

Qorokwe is one of Botswana’s greatest wildlife-viewing destinations, situated in a high-density game area of the south-eastern Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp has wonderful views over a large lagoon that is fed by the Santantadibe River.

Activities

EXPERIENCES

Qorokwe experiences

Surrounded by an explosion of colour and wildlife, you’re invited to explore. Wait with bated breath as a lioness with razor-sharp focus stalks her prey. Glide gently through the winding channels watching elephants drinking in the distance, en route to a surprise ‘Champagne’ stop. At night, sharpen your senses on a game drive, then dine al fresco under a canopy of stars.

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Explore camps in the Okavango Delta

Located in north-western Botswana, the Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland delta, weaving through this wilderness in a rich network of channels, lined with towering papyrus and reeds. Qorokwe lies in the south-eastern corner of this iconic wetland, famous for its abundant wildlife and predator-prey interactions.

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Qorokwe

Standard Season

From USD 1,480 per person, per night

Premium Season

From USD 2,940 per person, per night

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Journey with Wilderness

Plan your journey across the vast Okavango Delta exploring the sinuous waterways. Or combine this wildlife-filled wetland with the contrasting space of the Namib Desert. Wherever you decide to go with Wilderness, you’re guaranteed once in-a- lifetime experiences.

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Couple

A Pioneering Safari Experience

Twelve nights across four of Botswana’s renowned wildlife areas, from the famed Okavango Delta to remote Mababe, and the wild, wonderful Linyanti.

12 nights

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From USD 22,100 per person

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A Pioneering Safari Experience

Twelve nights across four of Botswana’s renowned wildlife areas, from the famed Okavango Delta to remote Mababe, and the wild, wonderful Linyanti.

12 nights

4 camps

From USD 22100 per person

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Couple

Mababe Magic & Classic Delta

Abundant wildlife and dramatic predator-prey interaction in remote, wild, extraordinary Mababe, followed by the peaceful paradise of the Okavango Delta.

9 nights

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From USD 15,370 per person

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Mababe Magic & Classic Delta

Abundant wildlife and dramatic predator-prey interaction in remote, wild, extraordinary Mababe, followed by the peaceful paradise of the Okavango Delta.

9 nights

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Family

Community Impact Safari

An impactful, wildlife-focused stay in Mababe, Botswana’s best-kept safari secret, and a respectful introduction to fascinating local culture.

9 nights

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From USD 17,860 per person

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Community Impact Safari

An impactful, wildlife-focused stay in Mababe, Botswana’s best-kept safari secret, and a respectful introduction to fascinating local culture.

9 nights

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From USD 17860 per person

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Qorokwe Awards

Camp awards

Qorokwe is renowned for exceptional safari experiences and unparalleled game viewing, with uncountable wildlife encounters in and around the camp - matched only by the number of accolades this exceptional camp receives.

AHEAD Awards Finalist 2018

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Longing to visit the Okavango Delta in Botswana? Scroll through our striking wildlife photographs, read our featured collection of stories and get on-the-ground updates from our team at Qorokwe.

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