Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari Botswana
Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana
Moremi Wildlife Reserve,
Botswana
www.belmondsafaris.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Belmond
Shareholders
Stock Exchange
Date of Creation
1993
Hotel General Manager
Christelle Horne, General Manager of Belmond Safaris and all three luxury lodges in Botswana.
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury Safari Lodge
Development strategy
Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana had a soft refurb in 2015, with no additional plans in the immediate pipeline.
Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana
History & Story
Nestled on the edge of a leadwood and fig tree forest, overlooking the vast Khwai River floodplains and beyond into the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, sits the luxurious Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana. Khwai is renowned for its large concentrations of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife from the comfort of your own private deck. As a year-round destination for wildlife, predators can regularly be seen in the area, rated as one of the most prolific in Botswana for viewing wildlife. The exceptional location of Khwai makes it a regular host to Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors near the lodge. At Khwai River Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Botswana, you are close to Africa’s heartbeat and at the center of a world that has not altered since life began. You can sense this from the moment you arrive.
Date Renewal
Soft refurb in 2015.
Date added extensions
2015, soft additions
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Located on the Khwai River in a private concession bordering the Moremi Wildlife Reserve which allows free movement of animals within the Delta according to seasonal migrations.
Location
Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Botswana
Key sites/activities
Traditional outdoor Boma (a traditional dining experience),
20-meter outdoor swimming pool (heated in winter),
Spa treatments (at an additional cost), morning and evening game drives, specialist walking safaris, Stargazing
Helicopter Safaris
Fun Facts
Located on the border of the Moremi Wildlife reserve enjoy the option of safaris in either the Moremi Wildlife Reserve or the private consession where guided safari walks and evening safaris are also offered.
Children’s Corner
Children over 8 are welcome at our lodges, and our guides tailor their excursions per our clients needs and we wil tailor it to make them more child friendly. A special childrens’ program is not available, but we will go out of our way to create a bespoke experience for children/families visiting our lodge.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 1
1 Private Suite that offers the ultimate in exclusive safari accommodation, complete with a rim-flow pool as well as his and her outdoor shower.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 14
14 Luxury Tented Rooms; all tented rooms are housed on raised wooden platforms shaded by a traditional African thatch roof. The large decks are furnished with easy chairs and a hammock, ideal for wildlife viewing or enjoying dinner in complete privacy. The interiors are luxuriously appointed with such comforts as an en suite bathroom and a four-poster bed complete with mosquito netting.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 15
Restaurants & Bars
• Rates are inclusive of the full board; breakfast, lunch and dinner, and tea times along with drinks. (VSOP brands, reserve wines and imported Champagne are additional costs). Restaurants include the main lodge restaurant that serves all meals, and our bar area for snacks and drinks and the traditional Boma that offers a dining experience under the stars Kosher Safaris are also available at all Belmond Safari lodges.
Wellness
Spa treatments are available
20-meter swimming pool
Corporate & Celebration Events
Lodge buyouts are available and perfect for honeymoons or celebrations.
Extra Notable Features
Spa treatments and private dinners on the privacy of the deck of your room; Black Pools full-day excursions; local village tour and basket viewing activity
Number of employees
45