North Gate (Khwai) Campsite
Public campsite with ablutions · At North Gate on the Khwai River, north-eastern boundary · SKL Camps (DWNP concession)
Budget
Inside the park
Park-run (DWNP)
The gateway campsite on the reserve's north-eastern corner, beside the log bridge over the Khwai River. It is the natural overnight stop on the classic Maun to Savuti to Chobe traverse, and the Khwai floodplain drives on its doorstep are some of the best in the reserve. Books out months ahead in the dry season.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Riverside pitches on the Khwai with elephant traffic
- The log-bridge exit toward Khwai village, Savuti and Chobe
- Flush toilets and hot showers at the ablution block
- Self-drive access confirmed by the operator
Cons
- Only five sites, confirmed by the operator; books out fast
- No pool, restaurant or bar on site, unlike some listings claim
- Published rates vary widely by source; confirm before booking
What's here
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Campsite
Arranged from the lodge:
- Game drives
Read from North Gate (Khwai) Campsite's own website in July 2026. Anything not listed we could not confirm, which is not the same as it being absent.
What the park charges on top
The rate above buys you a bed. Moremi Game Reserve charges its own entry fee for every day you are inside. Here is what that adds up to.
- Park entryP270 for non-residents, roughly $20.
- $20per person, per day
- VehicleP75 a day for a foreign-registered vehicle, roughly $6.
- $6per vehicle, per day
Three nights means three days inside, so two adults sharing one vehicle pay $138 in park fees before anyone pays for a bed.
The full fee schedule for Moremi Game ReserveRates at North Gate (Khwai) Campsite
$50 per person. Non-resident rate from the SKL tariff; P150 residents, P100 citizens. DWNP camping fee and park fees come on top.
What the rate covers is not confirmed. We do not know yet whether meals, drinks and activities are included, so read this as the bed only.
Every figure on this page is in US dollars.
Indicative 2026 rates per person per night sharing, gathered July 2026 from operators' own rate sheets where published. Kwando Safaris, Desert & Delta and Kwalate Safaris publish no public rates at all, so those say on enquiry. Always confirm with the lodge, and check whether park fees are included.
Questions about North Gate (Khwai) Campsite
How many sites does North Gate Campsite have?
Five, according to the operator's own current page, fewer than some older listings suggest. Sitting beside the log bridge over the Khwai River, it is the natural overnight stop on the Maun to Savuti to Chobe route, so book well ahead in the dry season.
Does North Gate Campsite have a pool or restaurant?
No. The operator's own Khwai page lists only ablution blocks with flush toilets and showers, water taps and campfire pits. A pool, restaurant and bar do appear on the operator's website, but for Crocodile Camp, a separate lodge in Maun, not this campsite.
How much does North Gate Campsite cost?
The operator does not publish a current rate on its own website, and sources quote figures ranging from about $50 to $150 per person depending on the season and year. Confirm the exact current price with SKL Camps directly before you book.