Please note: Following recent flooding, Amava River Lodge is temporarily closed while restoration takes place. We plan to reopen in December 2026.
Please note: Following recent flooding, Amava River Lodge is temporarily closed while restoration takes place. We plan to reopen in December 2026.
At Mankwe Tented Retreat, we offer a variety of activities to explore Botswana’s natural beauty and wildlife. Enjoy mokoro excursions on the Khwai River, game drives on our private concession, Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai River, and the Chobe Corridor. Relax with a traditional boma dinner, unwind at our spa, or take in the stunning views of the Okavango Delta on a helicopter flight. Each experience is designed to connect you with the unique landscapes and wildlife of the region.
Explore the Olifants River on the Kambaku Boat Cruise, a three-hour water safari that offers a different way to experience Greater Kruger. Departing from Hideaways Amava River Lodge, this activity starts with a short game drive to the river’s edge before boarding the comfortable houseboat. The slow-moving river is a hotspot for wildlife. Expect regular […]
Morning and afternoon game drives from Hideaways Amava River Lodge offer guests the best chance to experience the Greater Kruger’s iconic wildlife, from lions and leopards to elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Morning Drive:Start early to catch predators wrapping up their hunts and grazers moving into the open. Enjoy a coffee stop in the bush while […]
Experience the Greater Kruger from a new perspective with a guided bush walk from Hideaways Amava River Lodge. These 45–90 minute walks, led by qualified guides, offer the chance to track animals, identify plants, and learn more about the park’s ecosystem. Guests may spot smaller wildlife often missed on game drives, as well as birds, […]
For guests staying at Hideaways Amava River Lodge, a visit to Kingly Conservation Camp in the Balule Nature Reserve is more than just a day trip—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. Set within the Greater Kruger ecosystem, this former cattle farm has been transformed into a thriving Big Five sanctuary, where nature […]
