Khwai Concessions
"Khwai is a beautiful and diverse region of Botswana that offers visitors the chance to experience some of the most stunning natural scenery and wildlife on the African continent, while also supporting local communities and conservation efforts."
The Khwai Concession is a community-run wildlife reserve located in northern Botswana, adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Khwai Concession covers an area of approximately 2,000 square kilometers and is managed by the Khwai Development Trust, which is a partnership between the local communities and private tourism operators. The aim of the trust is to promote conservation, sustainable tourism, and community development in the area.
Khwai is known for its rich biodiversity, which includes a variety of habitats such as riverine forests, wetlands, savannah grasslands, and floodplains. The region is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs and many more.
Wildlife In Khwai
Khwai’s wild life offers a breathtaking display of Africa’s untamed beauty, where a diverse tapestry of iconic animals roam free across the savannah grasslands and riverine forests.
African elephant | African buffalo | Lion | Leopard | African wild dog (painted dog) | Spotted hyena | Brown Hyena | Hippopotamus | Crocodile | Giraffe | Plains zebra | Wildebeest | Greater kudu | Waterbuck | Sable antelope | Roan antelope | Rhinoceros | Reedbucks | Red lechwe | Honey Barger | Chacma baboon | Vervet monkey | Jackal | Honey badger | Slender mongoose | Banded mongoose
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Bird life in Khwai
Khwai’s wild life offers a breathtaking display of Africa’s untamed beauty, where a diverse tapestry of iconic animals roam free across the savannah grasslands and riverine forests.
African fish eagle | Pel’s fishing owl | Bateleur eagle | Martial eagle | Tawny eagle | Secretary bird | Kori bustard | Brown snake eagle | Long-crested eagle | African hawk eagle | Steppe eagle | Little bee-eater | Carmine bee-eater | Pied kingfisher | Malachite kingfisher | Woodland kingfisher | African skimmer | African pied wagtail | Yellow-billed oxpecker | Red-billed oxpecker |Knob-billed ducks | Pygmy Geese | Lesser Moorhens | Water Thick-knees | Red-Crested Korhaan, Helmeted Guinea-fowl | Crested Francolin | White Browed Sparrow-Weaver | White-Crowned Shrike | Magpie Shrikes
Best Time To Visit Khwai
The Dry Season: May to October
The best time to visit the Khwai is during the dry months, from May to the beginning of November. The wildlife is concentrated around water sources, making it easier to spot animals
The Wet Season: November to April
For bird watchers the best time to visit Khwai is during the wet season, which runs from November to April. During this time, the birdlife in the region is especially rich, and many migratory bird species can be seen
