Moremi Game Reserve occupies the eastern third of the Okavango Delta and spills into the Chobe ecosystem to the northeast, covering around 5,000 square kilometres. It protects some of the richest wildlife habitat in southern Africa: permanent water attracts year-round concentrations of elephant and buffalo, while the dry season brings predators following the game.
The reserve is known for exceptional wild dog sightings — Moremi is one of the most reliable places in Africa to see African wild dogs, which hunt in packs across the floodplain edges and mopane woodland. Lion, leopard, cheetah, and spotted hyena are all present. The birdlife is spectacular: saddle-billed storks, wattled cranes, Pel's fishing owl, and the striking carmine bee-eater are among the highlights.
Access from Maun takes about three hours by 4WD via South Gate during the dry season (June to October). North Gate is accessible from Kasane. A high-clearance 4WD is essential; during the rains (November to May) many tracks flood and camps become islands. Self-drive camping is possible at public campsites, but having a guide adds enormously to what you spot.