African wild dogs bring down a tsessebe
June’s standout sighting came when guests encountered a pack of African wild dogs on the hunt and watched them successfully bring down a tsessebe.
Guests were able to stay with the action as the pack worked together through the hunt, using their speed and coordination to pursue the tsessebe before making the kill.
With the seasonal floodwaters spreading across the floodplains, June brought a changing landscape to Moremi Crossing and plenty of wildlife activity around the waterways.
A leopard on the hunt
Leopards produced several good encounters during June, with cats seen both moving on the ground and resting in trees.
One sighting developed when guests found a leopard stalking impalas. They were able to watch as the cat carefully approached the herd, using the surrounding vegetation for cover.
A leopard was also found with a kill during the month, while another sighting offered the classic view of one resting in a tree.
Thirteen lions in the eastern reaches
A pride of 13 lions was regularly encountered in the eastern part of the Moremi area during June.
The pride included young cubs, which added plenty of activity when the family was found together. Between long periods of resting, the youngsters interacted with each other and the adults, providing guests with a glimpse into life within a large lion pride.
Spotted hyenas were also regularly encountered on safari and were particularly vocal after dark. Their calls were frequently heard around camp, becoming part of the nighttime soundtrack at Moremi Crossing.
Floodwaters spread across the landscape
For June 2026, Moremi Crossing experienced one of the most exceptional flood seasons seen in over 30 years, transforming the landscape into a vast network of waterways and creating an extraordinary safari experience. The unprecedented water levels allowed the camp to adapt its operations in innovative ways to maximise guest enjoyment and access to the Delta.
With many traditional land routes submerged, we organised vehicle excursions onto Chief’s Island, accessed via boat transfers, opening up exceptional game-viewing opportunities in areas that would otherwise have been difficult to reach. As the floodwaters continued to rise and the camp island became increasingly surrounded by water, even routine logistics became part of the adventure, with boat transfers introduced between the camp and the airstrip.
These unique conditions showcased the remarkable adaptability of both the camp team and the Okavango Delta itself, delivering guests an unforgettable flood-season experience.Red lechwe were particularly at home in the wetter areas, while hippos occupied the deeper waterways.
Elephants, zebra, wildebeest, impala and Cape buffalo were all regularly encountered across the surrounding floodplains and woodland.
Some of the wildlife viewing happened without guests needing to leave camp. Elephants, zebra and Cape buffalo were frequently seen nearby, and sitting in the main area could produce several different species passing through or feeding within view.
The winter sunshine also brought reptiles out to bask during the warmer parts of the day.
Birdlife around the floodwaters
The increasing water brought plenty of bird activity around the channels and floodplains.
African fish eagles were regularly seen around the waterways, while pied kingfishers hunted from their favoured perches. Marabou storks, cattle egrets and pelicans were also recorded, with brown snake eagles among the raptors encountered away from the water.
June’s winter mornings were cold and crisp, warming pleasantly as the day progressed. With water spreading through the floodplains, abundant general game around camp and the contrast between land and water becoming increasingly pronounced, the annual flood was steadily changing the face of Moremi Crossing.
