Reviews of Kwara Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
235 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kwara Camp and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Kwara Camp review"
The staff at the lodge were excellent and looked after us really well. Whilst this camp isn’t as well appointed as a typical Wilderness Safaris camp, it hit the mark for us and the focus on wildlife was excellent.
The lack of wi-if was a good thing from our perspective although probably not for others.
The camp was quiet when we first arrived but got busier during our stay and we enjoyed the communal dining experiences and breakfast around the fire." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana

Elephant
5 sightings

Giraffe
7 sightings

Hippo
7 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wild dog
3 sightings

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
5 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
The reason for coming here repeatedly is just due to the fact that during our first visit, we saw a cheetah successfully hunting a reedbuck and, on the same day, a pack of wild dogs making a kill right in front of our the camp. These are once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are hard to duplicate. Not that the other wildlife sightings we had here gave us any reason for complaints. Quite the contrary, during that same first visit we saw a mating dance of saddle-billed storks, we saw elephants crossing the rivers during a boat cruise in the Moremi GR, and we saw lions making faces. Subsequent visits to this camp were similarly spectacular: In 2018 we saw a young female leopard posing for us in a tree (we saw her again last October), and we enjoyed, for the first time, seeing a couple of lions mating (a spectacle we will never forget).
So, how did this camp stack up against the others and previous visits? In a nutshell, we were in seventh heaven, once again, despite the fact that the season was not optimal, according to all the guidebooks. We encountered elephant herds with babies (no such thing in the other camps), we saw plenty of herbivores (except cape buffalo and rhinos), and to top it all off, we met Mr. Special again, an 8-9 year old cheetah that we followed for hours on two consecutive days. On the second day we saw him scanning the neighborhood for a breakfast and plotting his next moves, but unfortunately, we missed witnessing him making the kill. We met him again a few moments after, and saw him having breakfast.
The following day was just as dazzling insofar as we ran into the resident pack of wild dogs which frolicked around a waterhole with splashing water and all that.
The food and the amenities of this camp were as phenomenal as during past visits." See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 15n in Botswana

Cheetah
4 sightings

Elephant
9 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wild dog
1 sighting

Wildebeest
3 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
"Mind-blowingly brilliant!"
Each room was breathtaking, the staff were exemplary and the game drives were full of animals, birds and very special experiences - we even saw a cheetah kill.
We loved the rule of only 3 vehicles at one sighting, even if it meant we left to allow another in. This is so much better for the wildlife and we felt this made a difference to how many sightings we had. Everyone at the camp worked tirelessly to give us the very best experience.
We can't wait to go back!" See all these reviews: 13n in Botswana

Cheetah
2 sightings

Elephant
2 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
3 sightings

Wild dog
10 sightings

Wildebeest
1 sighting

Zebra
5 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
Wildlife was pretty incredible as far as I was concerned, with multiple lion and wild dog sightings, and prolonged single sightings of leopard and cheetah. Guiding was very high quality, food extremely good and the room luxurious.
We saw wild dogs hunting through the camp, an elephant slept 10 yards from our room and there were leopard visits too.
Whilst we were having dinner one evening, a hyena sauntered over and laid its chin on the deck. What more can I say?" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wild dog
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
The tracker and guide were excellent
we both enjoyed the water activities" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Roan antelope
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Kwara Camp in February"
We had the camp to ourselves, apart from one other couple on the last day. Once, at a lion cub sighting, we did come across two vehicles from Splash.
Kwara camp is still pristine since it's rebuild completed just before C-19, with rooms very large and comfortable, well sealed against insects and the one night-time thunderstorm. Little Kwara is currently just used for the manager." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
I had 4 glorious days here. The food is a step up. The wine is a step up. The concession is, again, amazing. My guide, Shime, and tracker SB, were amazing. I couldn't believe some of the sightings. And these sightings were even more exclusive than usual. 2 different wild dog packs. One night, one pack trying to target a zebra foal, and having 30 adult zebras come to the rescue.
Another sighting, lionesses stalking a warthog for a half an hour, only to have one of the young cubs run out and trigger an early breakaway, ruining the hunt. What an exciting experience.
Charles, the manager, is the perfect fit to this camp. His people skills were in full evidence with the emergence of the Omicron variant, and the stress this added to all travellers. My hat is off to him, in helping us all.
Kwara is a must-do in my opinion. The perfect luxurious end to whichever start. I'll be back time and time again." See all these reviews: 11n in Botswana

Buffalo
3 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
5 sightings

Lion
5 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
Wildlife was all around, with encounters with giraffe, impala and wild dogs on our actual doorstep.
The guide and tracker were very well informed and keen to share their knowledge, enabling us to better understand the environment of The Delta and to see its wildlife. We had some wonderful sightings of five lionesses and their cubs of varying ages, one day squabbling over a small kill, and then an unsuccessful hunt. And the next day, sleeping and satiated having taken down three adult zebra overnight and guarding two of the carcasses for later!
The highlight has to be wild dogs hunting impala through the camp past us on the path, then watching a successful hunt from the breakfast campfire as they stampeded the Lechwe back and forth, into and around the lake!" See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa

Buffalo
4 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
4 sightings

Wild dog
3 sightings

Wildebeest
4 sightings

Zebra
4 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
The camp are very meticulous with hygiene even taking our temperature every day.
The game is incredible. We saw so much and once again our guides were fabulous. My only comment would be the state of their tracks - if you suffer with a bad back - they are incredibly bumpy!
Our hi-light was seeing the wild dogs with their pups - we sat watching their behaviour for a couple of hours and it was incredible." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
4 sightings

Wild dog
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Kwara Camp review"
There is no wifi or mobile/cell coverage. I had been concerned that this would be a problem but in fact ended up really enjoying the ability to detox from our "always on" connected lives.
The staff were very keen to help and could not do enough for us. Our guide Dave and tracker George were very knowledgeable and went out of their way to find us great game to see and let us know about life in the bush.
The mekoro and boat trips are great additional activities and should not be missed." See all these reviews: 7n in Botswana; 6n in South Africa

Buffalo
3 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Elephant
4 sightings

Giraffe
3 sightings

Hippo
6 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
4 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
5 sightings

Zebra
3 sightings
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