Okavango Delta

WATER THAT ARRIVES FROM NOWHERE.

An inland delta that floods in the dry season, drawing wildlife in extraordinary numbers.

The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most distinctive safari environments. Each year, floodwaters flow down from Angola, spreading across northern Botswana and transforming dry sand into channels, lagoons and islands.

It’s a safari built around water, and the wildlife that gathers around it.

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WATER CAMPS OR LAND CAMPS – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Water-Based Camps

Land-Based Camps

Focus

Mokoros, boating, birdlife

Game drives, predators

Best for

Scenic immersion & slower pace

Big cats & varied wildlife

Access

Often by light aircraft

Light aircraft transfers

Experience style

Quiet, immersive

Broader wildlife density

Seasonal variation

Strongest during peak flood

Consistent year-round

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WHAT MAKES THE OKAVANGO DIFFERENT

This is a safari experienced differently, more considered, more immersive.

It’s a network of private concessions, low guest density and varied terrain. You move by mokoro, boat and vehicle. Some camps focus on water. Others sit in drier, predator-rich areas.

The Delta offers:

Mokoro excursions through reed-lined channels
Motorboat safaris between islands
Walking safaris on foot
Strong predator sightings in private concessions
Night drives (outside national park restrictions)

Botswana operates on a high-value, low-impact tourism model.
Camps are smaller. Access is controlled.

WHAT IT PAIRS WELL WITH

We structure the routing carefully - primates first, savannah wildlife after, or vice versa depending on season.

Victoria Falls

Namibia (Sossusvlei or Skeleton Coast)

South Africa’s private reserves

A longer Southern Africa circuit

WHEN TO GO

The Delta floods during Botswana’s dry season.

May – September: Peak flood levels. Cooler temperatures. Excellent wildlife
concentration.

October – November: Hotter. Water recedes. Strong predator movement.

The flood timing varies slightly each year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta?

The dry season from May to September is considered the best time, when floodwaters arrive and wildlife concentrates around the channels, with cooler, more comfortable temperatures.

Is the Okavango good for Big Five?

Yes, depending on the concession. Many areas offer excellent predator sightings, along with strong populations of elephant, buffalo, and other iconic species.

How many nights should I stay?

A minimum of three nights is recommended to fully experience a camp and its surroundings. Four or more nights works well when combining different regions of the Delta.

Do you need to fly between camps?

Yes. Light aircraft transfers are the most common way to travel between camps, offering both efficiency and a unique aerial perspective of the Delta.

Is the Delta suitable for families?

Some camps do welcome children, though age restrictions vary. We guide families toward properties that are best suited to younger travellers.

Okavango Delta.