Khwai Leadwood
Khwai Leadwood is located on the western side of the Khwai community concession in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The camp has a lovely shady position in a patch of lush riverine forest overlooking the Khwai River and the Moremi Game Reserve.
Accommodation & Facilities
Khwai Leadwood has just seven tents built on wooden decks, one of which is a family room comprising two adjoining tents, with en-suite bathrooms featuring outside showers, and a large shaded seating area to the front. The camp has a large central lodge on a big deck, with a dining room, bar and lounge, with a large outside deck which incorporates a fire place and a pool. Meals are often eaten outside, and drinks can be enjoyed around the camp fire.
Eating & Sleeping
The chefs are happy to prepare children’s food at mealtimes to suit and will discuss children’s dietary preferences with parents on arrival. If there are any specific dietary requests, please advise prior to travel. Babysitting is not available so parents need to be responsible for their children at all times.
Wildlife & Activities
Khwai Leadwood has a great location for wildlife viewing, and elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, hippo, hyena and various other nocturnal species can be seen during day and night drives and walking safaris. Mokoro (dug-out canoe) trips are also offered when water levels allow, and are a lovely way to explore the myriad waterways in near silence.
Specifically for children…
As a family focused camp the guides and staff are highly trained to interact and entertain children with a range of suitable activities on offer including:
• Nature walks around camp with a guide, learning to identify spoor, track animals, the traditional uses of plants, bird watching and hunt for the ‘Little 5’. Junior Guide certificate is awarded on completion.
• Traditional story-telling with the guides sharing the history and folklore of the area and their people with the use of authentic tribal regalia and interactive drumming.
• Arts and crafts/beading – thread beads to make a bracelet/necklace to take home as a memento of their time in the bush, as well as colouring in and picture painting.
• Mokoro rides and big game walking safaris are for children aged 16 and above.
