A Community-Driven Safari in the Okavango

Developed in collaboration with the Sankuyo Community, Rra Dinare Camp offers an authentic safari experience close to the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. For travellers looking to maximise their time in the wilderness, the camp can be reached by a scenic three-hour road transfer or self-drive from Maun, making it possible to put the savings towards an additional night in the bush.

Rra Dinare Camp Highlights

• Witness huge buffalo herds moving across the floodplains, with lions and other predators often following close behind
• Take in expansive views of elephants and red lechwe roaming the surrounding landscape
• Enjoy genuine Botswana hospitality, delicious meals and memorable sundowners in the wilderness.

The Rra Dinare Story

Rra Dinare is a relaxed and authentic camp with a strong sense of place and community. Its character is rooted in a conservation story that has helped transform the way tourism benefits both wildlife and local people.

Situated just south of the Moremi Game Reserve, the concession contains important dry-season water sources that attract wildlife when conditions become challenging. The area was previously used for controlled trophy hunting, but in the early 2000s Botswana moved towards a low-impact, high-value photographic safari model. The aim was to replace hunting revenue with sustainable tourism that could generate long-term benefits for both conservation and surrounding communities.

Today, Rra Dinare represents this community-focused approach to conservation. Located on the opposite side of the concession from Mma Dinare, it offers a somewhat different setting for wildlife viewing, with wooded areas favoured by leopards and seasonal waterways that draw migrating wildlife.

Game drives often take guests into the midst of large buffalo herds, creating thrilling opportunities to observe the natural relationship between prey and the predators that follow them.

Activities

All experiences are led by Kwando’s experienced guide and tracker teams, with activities adapted according to the season, wildlife movements and guest interests.

• Mokoro excursions
• Game drives
• Night drives
• Guided nature walks
• Helicopter safaris.

The Camp

In Setswana, “Dinare” means “many buffalo”, an apt name given the large herds that frequently gather on the lush floodplains in front of camp. Lions are often nearby, creating exciting wildlife encounters.

A circular viewing deck beside the campfire provides an ideal vantage point for watching the action while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Facilities

• Spacious open-sided dining, lounge and bar areas beneath thatched roofs
• Elevated firepit with spotting scope
• Swimming pool
• Safari shop
• Complimentary laundry service
• 100% solar power with generator backup
• Limited Wi-Fi connectivity

Accommodation

The setting is one of Rra Dinare’s greatest attractions. Tented suites are nestled among riverine palms and hardwood trees, positioned along the waterway with uninterrupted views of the Okavango wilderness.

The eight Suites and one Family Suite each feature:

• Private viewing deck with outdoor seating and waterhole views
• Spacious lounge with armchairs
• Ceiling fan
• Tea and coffee facilities
• International charging points and USB ports
• Writing desk
• En-suite bathroom
• Flushing toilet and double vanity
• Outdoor shower
• Gowns
• Hot and cold running water.

Location

Rra Dinare is situated along the Gomoti River in the southern section of the Dinare Private Reserve (NG34), bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The wildlife-rich concession covers approximately 27,115 hectares (67,000 acres).

Santawani airstrip is around a 45-minute drive from camp. Light-aircraft flights take approximately 20 minutes from Maun and around 1 hour 20 minutes from Kasane. Guests can also reach Rra Dinare by road from Maun, with transfers and self-drive options taking approximately three hours.