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- Moremi Waterfall: The trail ends here, where the stream drops over a rock lip into a deep, shaded pool. Water is rare in this part of Botswana, so the cool, damp air and the sound of falling water are the real prize.
- Cape Vulture Cliffs: The high walls of the gorge hold a nesting colony of Cape vultures. You can watch them circling and landing on ledges from the trail, and binoculars bring the chicks and adults into sharp view.
- Wild Fig and Fern Corridor: Along the stream, the vegetation changes from thornveld to thick green growth. Wild figs send roots down the rock faces, and ferns grow on damp walls, which gives the walk a different feel from any other trail in the region.
- Boulder Scramble Section: The middle part of the gorge is a jumble of large rocks where the path disappears and you pick
- Moremi Waterfall: The trail ends here, where the stream drops over a rock lip into a deep, shaded pool. Water is rare in this part of Botswana, so the cool, damp air and the sound of falling water are the real prize.
- Cape Vulture Cliffs: The high walls of the gorge hold a nesting colony of Cape vultures. You can watch them circling and landing on ledges from the trail, and binoculars bring the chicks and adults into sharp view.
- Wild Fig and Fern Corridor: Along the stream, the vegetation changes from thornveld to thick green growth. Wild figs send roots down the rock faces, and ferns grow on damp walls, which gives the walk a different feel from any other trail in the region.
- Boulder Scramble Section: The middle part of the gorge is a jumble of large rocks where the path disappears and you pick your own line. It is the most physical part of the walk and the most fun, with small pools to rest beside.
- Goo-Moremi Village and Community Gate: The walk begins at the community-run entrance, where local guides are based. A talk with them gives you background on the gorge, which local people regard as a place of cultural importance, and on where to look for birds and animals.
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