Belmond Khwai River Lodge

Spa Facilities

Guests are given the opportunity to enjoy some relaxing spa treatments at this luxurious River Lodge in the magnificent surroundings of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. 

Here the experts use a selection of organic products from Africology in their treatments. Africology is a South African Company, which makes 100% natural, 100% chemical free products using African natural products.

Spa treatments include:

• Deep tissue massages
• Conditioning massages
• Foot and Scalp treatments
• Hot stone massages
• Facials
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Body scrubs
• Waxing and tinting.

Game Drives and Walking Safaris

The The exciting game drives for guests staying at the Khwai River Lodge in Botswana take place in 4 x 4 open land cruiser and are led by experienced guides.  Wildlife includes big cats such as lions and leopards, hippos, rhinos, antelope, giraffe and buffalo. This is the only region in Botswana, Southern Africa, where the Big Five can be seen. Game viewing vehicles sit up to 6 guests and every guest enjoys a window seat.

On a walking safari, visitors spot unusual things close-up. Groups can only be up to six persons and a guide with a two-way radio. Bird-spotting on walking safaris is superb so be sure to take along binocularsNight game drives present a rare opportunity where travellers can be surrounded by the infinite darkness of the African bush. Nocturnal animals are out on the prowl and a filtered spotlight on the vehicle may pick out two shining eyes.

Stargazing

Botswana's exclusive Khwai River Lodge offers the perfect place to experience the vast, starlit African night sky. Discover how Bushmen used the stars to locate the true south and use the lodge's powerful telescope to gaze on an array of constellations.

San village experience

The Khwai River Lodge in Botswana is close to a San bushmen’s village. Although this is not a tourist attraction, the community may invite guests into their home.

Here the community has adapted ancient traditions to modern times. There are no modern communications or electricity, schools or hospitals. Instead, a traditional healer crushes herbs, roots, and other local ingredients into medicines for minor ailments. Many of the women that live here practice crafts such as basket weaving.

Spa treatments

•  Deep tissue massages
•  Conditioning massages
•  Foot and Scalp treatments
•  Hot stone massages
•  Facials
•  Manicures
•  Pedicures
•  Body scrubs
•  Waxing and tinting.