Mokolwane

Set among a scattering of Mokolwane palms in the private Xudum Concession (NG29), Mokolwane Camp lies within 180,000 hectares of pristine Okavango wilderness. This is true predator country, renowned for its exceptional leopard density alongside abundant elephant and buffalo.

It’s no surprise that filmmaker Brad Bestelink chose this area for Living With Leopards, the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary filmed here in 2025.

Intimate and characterful, Mokolwane is ideal for exclusive-use groups seeking a deeply immersive safari. As the only camp in the area, it offers a rare sense of solitude and stillness.

Seven elevated tents, set about 10 feet above the ground, are tucked among fig, jackalberry, ilala palm, and wild mangosteen trees. Elephants frequently wander through, drawn by fallen fruits and palm nuts. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom and comfortable interiors that reflect the surrounding landscape.

Set along the Matsebi river system, the camp enjoys shaded views that turn lush green as seasonal floodwaters arrive.

Wildlife is prolific year-round, with 5,000 to 10,000 elephants moving through the concession, alongside large buffalo herds, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope. This supports strong populations of leopard, lion, wild dog, hyena, and cheetah.

Smaller species such as bat-eared fox, jackal, African wildcat, honey badger, and meerkat are regularly seen, while nocturnal sightings may include aardvark, civet, genet, and porcupine.

Birdlife is equally rewarding, from wattled cranes and Pel’s fishing owls to martial eagles and flocks of quelea in dramatic pursuit.