Butlers - NG/19 Khwai Community Concession

Butlers is a camp near NG/19 Khwai Community Concession.

Location
NG/19 Khwai Community Concession, Okavango Delta & Moremi, Botswana, Southern Africa
Coordinates
-19.118090, 23.773638
Activities
camp

PlnrScore: 27/100

Wildlife Near This Lodge

492 species observed within 20 km, 48 mammals, 231 birds.

  • African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 229 observations)
  • Common Hippopotamus (Mammalia, 135 observations)
  • Lion (Mammalia, 126 observations)
  • Lechwe (Mammalia, 125 observations)
  • Waterbuck (Mammalia, 120 observations)
  • Lilac-breasted Roller (Aves, 90 observations)
  • Plains Zebra (Mammalia, 87 observations)
  • Southern Giraffe (Mammalia, 81 observations)
  • African Fish-Eagle (Aves, 80 observations)
  • African Wild Dog (Mammalia, 76 observations)

Best Time to Visit Butlers

The best months to visit Butlers are April, May, August, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Month-by-Month Safari Conditions

  • January: Good, temperature 24.19°C, rainfall 166.2mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 71.1%
  • February: Great, temperature 25.37°C, rainfall 80.9mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 62.4%
  • March: Great, temperature 24.75°C, rainfall 89.3mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 61.6%
  • April: Great, temperature 23.58°C, rainfall 6mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 50%
  • May: Great, temperature 20.73°C, rainfall 1.3mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 36.7%
  • June: Great, temperature 17.82°C, rainfall 0.3mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 37.2%
  • July: Great, temperature 17.56°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 10.8 hrs, humidity 32.8%
  • August: Great, temperature 21.41°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 26.9%
  • September: Great, temperature 25.84°C, rainfall 0mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 23.9%
  • October: Great, temperature 28.68°C, rainfall 3.4mm, sunshine 11.6 hrs, humidity 25.3%
  • November: Great, temperature 28.15°C, rainfall 30.9mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 43.4%
  • December: Great, temperature 26.23°C, rainfall 95.5mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 59.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the optimal time to visit Butlers for wildlife viewing in the Khwai Community Concession?

The dry season, from May to October, offers the best wildlife viewing opportunities around Butlers. During this period, animals concentrate around the permanent water sources of the Khwai River, making sightings more frequent and predictable. Expect excellent chances to see predators and large herds.

What kind of safari experience can I expect at Butlers, given its location in the Khwai Community Concession?

Butlers offers an authentic safari experience within a community-run area, allowing for activities often restricted in national parks, such as night drives and walking safaris (subject to camp offering). This concession is renowned for its diverse wildlife and the opportunity to explore a less-trafficked wilderness.

How do travelers typically reach Butlers camp in the remote Khwai area?

Access to Butlers is primarily by light aircraft transfer from Maun or Kasane to a nearby airstrip in the Khwai area. From the airstrip, guests are met by camp staff for a short game drive transfer to the lodge, providing an immediate start to your safari adventure.

What specific wildlife can I expect to encounter during game drives from Butlers in the Khwai Concession?

The Khwai Concession is particularly famous for its healthy populations of wild dogs, leopards, and lions, which are frequently sighted. You can also expect to see elephants, buffalo, zebras, and a wide array of antelope species, making for a rich and varied wildlife experience.

What are the typical amenities and services provided at Butlers, as a safari camp in a remote location?

As a classic safari camp, Butlers typically offers comfortable tented accommodation with en-suite facilities, daily guided game drives, and all meals. Given its remote setting, power might be generator-based with limited charging points, and internet access is usually minimal or non-existent, encouraging a true disconnection from the outside world.

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