Watch elephants at a popular waterhole

Not far from South Gate there is a popular waterhole for elephants. This spot gives you the chance to watch these large animals in their natural habitat, especially on a short game drive in the afternoon.

The main track winds through dense mopane forest, where the trees often block your view and build the suspense about what might be hiding behind the next bend. This is especially true if these are your first metres as a self-driver in Moremi Game Reserve.

At the waterhole, which is right on the main track, the vegetation opens up. In the dry season the waterhole holds rainwater for a long time and is a magnet for elephants, which usually come here to drink in the afternoon. This makes the spot ideal for a short afternoon game drive, especially if you arrive late at South Gate and don’t want to drive far.

With a bit of luck, you can also watch predators in the early morning as they linger near the waterhole.