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sandy Mboma Loop starts about 2km west of Third Bridge and is a pleasant side trip. Boat
trips from the Mboma Boat Station on the island's northwestern tip are highly recommen-
ded.
Xakanaxa Lediba
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With one of Africa's largest heronries, Xakanaxa Lediba (Xakanaxa Lagoon) is renowned
as a birdwatchers' paradise. In addition to herons, potential sightings here include storks,
egrets and ibises. The area also supports an array of wildlife and large numbers of fish.
There are myriad trails around the Xakanaxa backwaters - the Shell Map of the Moremi
Game Reserve is the most detailed resource.
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Paradise Pools
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One of the loveliest corners of Moremi, the area known as Paradise Pools is as delightful
as the name suggests. In the dry season, trails lead past forests of dead trees and along the
perimeter of reed-filled swamps, while impala and other antelope species drink nervously
at the receding shoreline of waterholes. When we were last here, there were lion and leo-
pard sightings in the area.
WHEN TO VISIT MOREMI
The best time to see wildlife in Moremi is the late dry season (July to October), when animals are forced to con-
gregate around permanent water sources, which are accessible to wildlife (and humans). September and October
are optimum times for spotting wildlife and birdlife, but these are also the hottest two months. January and Febru-
ary are normally very wet, and as tracks in the reserve are mostly clay, they are frequently impassable during these
months.
Dombo Hippo Pools
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The drive between North Gate (including Khwai) and Xakanaxa Lediba follows one of
Botswana's more scenic tracks, although the exact route changes with the years depending
on flood levels. Worthwhile stops en route include Dombo Hippo Pool (about 14km
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