Set deep within Botswana’s remote Mababe Depression, Wilderness Mokete Camp offers a raw and immersive safari experience in one of the country’s least explored wilderness areas. Surrounded by vast grasslands, marshes, and mopane woodland, the camp is perfectly positioned for exceptional wildlife encounters and dramatic landscapes.
As the only camp within more than 50,000 hectares, Wilderness Mokete Camp combines remote luxury with outstanding predator sightings, massive buffalo herds, and seasonal zebra migrations, delivering a safari far removed from the ordinary.
Bordering the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park, Wilderness Mokete sits in a unique ecosystem shaped by seasonal floodwaters and nutrient-rich grasslands. The area attracts remarkable concentrations of wildlife, from huge herds of buffalo and elephant to lion, hyena, cheetah, leopard, and African wild dog.
Designed for travellers seeking a more adventurous Botswana safari, Mokete focuses on authentic exploration, flexible safari experiences, and low-impact luxury. With only nine tents, the camp offers privacy, comfort, and uninterrupted access to one of Botswana’s wildest regions.
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Wildlife
- Large buffalo herds gather on the nutrient-rich plains throughout the year.Lions are frequently seen hunting across the open grasslands.
- The area supports healthy populations of leopard, cheetah, and African wild dog.
- Seasonal zebra migrations pass through the region during the summer months.
- Birdlife is exceptional, with raptors, owls, falcons, and vultures commonly spotted.
- Elephant, hyena, jackal, serval, and tsessebe are regularly encountered on safari activities.
Game Drives
- Morning and afternoon drives in open safari vehicles.
- Each game drive usually lasts around 3 to 4 hours.
- Night drives available to observe nocturnal species (subject to concession rules).
- Custom-built open 4×4 vehicles for unobstructed wildlife viewing.
Activities & Facilities
- Day and night game drives
- Guided walking safaris
- Cultural village visits
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Birdwatching
- Bush meals and sundowners
- Swimming pool
- Open lounge
- Dining area
- Star-bed sleep-out experience
- Wi-Fi in main areas
Highlights
- Located in Botswana’s remote Mababe Depression
- Only safari camp within over 50,000 hectares of wilderness.
- Excellent predator and big game viewing.
- Seasonal zebra migration and large buffalo herds.
- Intimate camp with just nine luxury tents.
- Scenic landscapes of grassland, marsh, and woodland.
- Adventure-focused safari experience.
- Indoor and outdoor dining with bush meals, sundowners, and dinners under the stars
Location
- Located in Botswana’s Mababe Depression, between Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park.
- The camp is surrounded by seasonal marshes, grasslands, and the wider Okavango Delta ecosystem.
Getting There
- The best way to get to Mokete Camp is to fly from Johannesburg to Kasane, followed by a flight via light aircraft to the Santawani Airstrip.
- Flight time from Johannesburg Kasane: 1 hr 50 min
- Flight time from Kasane to Santawani Airstrip: 60-75 minutes.
- Overland transfers are possible from nearby safari regions.
- Inter-camp air transfer options are also available.
Special Offers
Child Policy
- Wilderness Mokete welcomes children of 12 years and older.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: Twice daily activities, all meals, beverages, laundry, airstrip transfers and park entry fees.
- Excluded:Â Premium brand drinks and anything of personal nature.
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 40% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid until 05 January 2027.
Seasons
- Festive season: 20 December – 05 January
- Peak season: 01 June – 31 October
- High season: 01 May – 31 May
- Mid season: 01 April – 30 April & 01 November – 19 December
- Low season: 06 January – 31 March
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Luxury Safari Tents
Wilderness Mokete features nine safari tents accommodating up to 18 guests. Each tent includes Read more an en-suite bathroom, lounge area, outdoor deck, private plunge pool, inverter air conditioning, and a sliding canvas roof for stargazing. Read Less
| Festive Season | $ 1,347per person per night |
|---|---|
| Peak Season | $ 1,731per person per night |
| High Season | $ 1,400per person per night |
| Mid Season | $ 1,212per person per night | Low Season | $ 1,145per person per night |
