Kwando Concession

Overview

The Kwando concession is named after the Kwando stream which forms the eastern border of the concession and the northern border of Botswana; the Namibian region starts on the opposite side of the Kwando River. Kwando includes an assortment of living spaces from mopane to riverine woodland and broad floodplains with islands. There are two completely comprehensive, upmarket lodges run by Kwando Safaris in Kwando Concession. Lagoon Camp is situated close to the Kwando River, and Lebala Camp is close to the Linyanti Marshes. Emphasis is on quality service and wonderful guiding. Activities incorporate game drives, night drives, walking and boat safaris.

High Season

June to October

Best Time to Go

June to October

Pros & Cons

Four of the Big 5 can be spotted easily except Rhino
Off-road driving is allowed which facilitates quality sightings
Game drives, night drives, boating safari and walking safaris are available
Exclusive private reserve with great food and stunning lodges
fishing activities are available
A good variety of habitats are seen, through access to the Kwando River and Linyanti marshes

Slightly expensive, all-inclusive packages are available

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Wildlife & Animals

The Kwando Concession has a magnificent resident game that enlarges to extraordinary numbers during the dry season. A few packs of wild dogs meander the region and lions, leopards and cheetahs are regularly seen. Red lechwe, impala, kudu and tsessebe are common antelope here and more uncommon antelope species incorporate the subtle roan and sable antelope. You will experience huge wildebeest and zebra groups from June to November.

Wildlife Highlights

Big breeding herds of elephants are found in the Kwando River's area in the second half of the year. Know that the elephants in this space are known to be significantly more aggressive than those in Chobe where they are more acclimated to vehicles and people. Expect to see lions and leopards, particularly around the Kwando riverbanks. Crocodiles and hippos are regular in the Kwando River. On night game drives, you may experience aardwolf, genets honey badgers and bush babies.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The best time for game drives in Kwando Concession is in the months between July to October. These dry months bring thirsty crowds to the rivers and lagoons. Big herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest arrive at the permanent water sources when it gets really dry in June, and they usually stay until December. Predators tend to follow these migrations.

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Birds

Birding in Kwando is exceptional. The concession is incredible for Okavango specials, like slaty egret, and the drier mopane forest species, like white-headed black chat. Night drives offer a chance to spot nocturnal species, including owls, courses and nightjars. Although the quality of guiding is magnificent, there isn't a lot of accentuation here on bird watching. Genuine birders ought to consider enquiring about private activities.

Best Time for Birding

The best opportunity for bird watching in Kwando Concession is in the Wet season from November to April, when summer migrants show up. Bird watching is generally excellent throughout the year. A lot of raptors are residents and can be spotted consistently. wildlife viewing is better during the dry months, from July to October.