Moremi Game Reserve Day Trip from Maun: Wild Dogs & Elephants

Wild dogs are regularly sighted in Moremi, and their numbers are dwindling almost everywhere else.

A full-day guided safari from Maun into Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa's finest wildlife reserves, with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch and all drinks included. The 12-hour drive covers 100km each way and stops at Third Bridge, Bodumatau and Dead Tree Island, where elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards and web-footed sitatunga are commonly seen. Your English-speaking guide leads the game drive and chooses a scenic lunch spot partway through the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Moremi Game Reserve safari

• Pick up from hotel in Maun
• Drive 100km to Moremi Game Reserve
• Stop for tea, coffee, and light breakfast
• Enter Moremi Game Reserve through Buffalo Fence
• Enjoy 5-6 hour safari game drive
• Stop for packed lunch at scenic spot
• Continue wildlife viewing in Moremi
• Return to Maun by evening

The experience

The day starts before dawn. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Maun and drives toward Moremi Game Reserve, about 100km away. Before the park gate, you'll stop for tea, coffee and a light breakfast at a rest point. From mid-May through September, departures are at 6:30am and return at 6:30pm. The rest of the year, you leave at 6:00am and return at 7:00pm. Once you pass through the Buffalo Fence an hour out of town, the landscape opens into some of Botswana's top wildlife areas.

Moremi covers much of the eastern Okavango Delta and combines acacia forests, mophane woodlands, floodplains and lagoons. The game drive takes you to Third Bridge, Bodumatau and Dead Tree Island, where sightings are most reliable. You'll see elephants, buffalo, giraffe, lions, hyenas and jackals. The reserve is known for red lechwe and sitatunga: a shy, web-footed antelope adapted to swamp life. Wild dogs, whose populations are collapsing elsewhere, are regularly spotted here. Around 1:00pm, your guide picks a scenic spot for a packed lunch. Bottled water and soft drinks are available throughout the day.

The full outing is 12 hours on the road and in the reserve, so expect a long day of sitting and watching. The vehicle is not air-conditioned and there are no restrooms on board, so plan accordingly. Bring sunscreen, a hat and binoculars if you have them. Your guide speaks English and will explain what you're seeing and why certain animals favor certain habitats.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Maun.
• English-speaking guide.
• breakfast and lunch.
• coffee, tea, bottled water and soft drinks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 06:30 and 18:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 21 years) · Senior (22 to 75 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (13 to 15 years) · Infant (under 1): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Marvelous Mobile Safari

Is this one for you?Book this if you're ready for full days in an open vehicle with a group. You'll spot wildlife from every angle, but you'll need to tolerate early starts and long stretches of sitting.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

2 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (13 to 15 years); Infant (under 1): free.

How far is Moremi Game Reserve from Maun, and how much time do I spend driving?

Moremi is about 100km from Maun. You'll spend 5 to 6 hours of the 12-hour day on the safari drive itself, with the rest taken up by the journey to and from the park and a lunch break.

What animals am I most likely to see in Moremi?

Elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, giraffe, hyenas and jackals are common. The reserve is also known for wild dogs, whose numbers are rapidly declining elsewhere, and for sitatunga, a web-footed antelope that lives in the swamps.

What time does the tour depart and return?

From mid-May to end of September, departure is 6:30am and return is 6:30pm. The rest of the year, departure is 6:00am and return is 7:00pm. Your guide picks you up from your hotel.

What food and drinks are included?

Breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea, bottled water and soft drinks are all included. Your guide will stop before the park gate for breakfast and choose a scenic spot around 1:00pm for lunch.

Do I need a passport for this tour?

Yes. You must provide your passport name, number, expiry date and country at the time of booking, and bring a current valid passport on the day of travel.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

No. The vehicle is not air-conditioned, and there are no restrooms on board, so bring sun protection and plan bathroom stops before departure.