Moremi Game Reserve forms the eastern part of the Okavango Delta. It is nearly 5 000 square kilometers with mostly channels, lagoons, swamps, seasonal and perennial floodplains, islands on the western part and mainly Mophane woodlands on the eastern part. This ecosystem hosts a diversity of life forms from mammals, Birds, insects, plants and so on.
History: This is one of the best wildlife viewing reserve that was formed in 1963. it was enlarged to include Chief’s Island in 1970. it was later extended in 1991 to include Nquga and Jao rivers bringing the total surface area to 4 871 kilometres squared. It is unique in that it is the first wildlife sanctuary created by an African tribe, the Batawana, in their own area. During the 1950s, and early 1960s, the general concern about the destruction of wildlife resulted in the establishment of the reserve. During this time, the Batawana tribe was governed by Mrs Moremi, the widow of Chief Moremi III. On 15 March 1963, the Moremi Game Reserve was finally proclaimed.
Wildlife: Moremi is among the best wildlife viewing areas. One can see: elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Zebras, Giraffes, Kudus, Hippos, Sable Antelopes, Lions, Cheetahs, Leopard, African wild dogs, Jackals, Hyenas etc.
Birdlife: Birdlife is prolific. One can see the endemic species of Birds. There are wattled cranes, Ground Hornbills, Secretary birds, raptors etc.