Moremi Crossing

Designed to embrace the ebb and flow of the Okavango Delta, this camp isn’t just in the wilderness; it practically floats on it.

Perched on a palm-fringed island, Moremi Crossing Camp overlooks the Boro River and Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve.

But this isn’t just any Delta hideaway; it shares its heritage with one of Botswana’s first historic outposts. Founded by Mike Gunn, Gunn’s Camp operated for decades, establishing itself as one of the Delta’s first traditional safari camps. Once accessed as often by motorboat as by plane from Maun in the 1980s, it ran week-long ‘fitness in the wilderness’ courses which, amongst other things, taught you how to punt your own mokoro. During these early expeditions, visitors began to exchange rifles for cameras, laying the groundwork for Botswana’s world-famous photo safari industry.

Today, Moremi Crossing keeps that spirit alive with its low-impact living and high-impact experiences. Camp is a rustic-luxe retreat with airy Meru-style tents on raised wooden decks for dreamy views over the Boro River. Picture outdoor showers, flickering lanterns, and a central firepit where stories flow as freely as the evening drinks. The main area is shaped like a crescent moon, comprising several decks that provide endless Okavango Delta views because let’s face it — this landscape deserves to be admired from every angle.

Watch elephants stroll past while sipping your morning coffee. Experience thrilling encounters with leopards and lions during off-road game drives in the Gunn’s Private Concession, or embark on a sunset cruise and slow down. Hear the whisper of papyrus reeds swaying in the breeze. Watch for the flash of a malachite kingfisher darting across the water. Or head out on a walking safari to quick your pulse and track animals on foot with expert guides who read the land like an ancient script.