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Splayed across the north of Botswana like a fan, the Okavango Delta is a watery wilderness filled to the brim with wildlife. Huge herds of elephant traipse down to the water’s edge, submerging themselves and rolling on the muddy banks. Bee-eaters, fish eagles and pied kingfishers flit and swoop across the channels. And, in the long grasses, leopard, lion and wild dog share a common goal: to hunt, kill and eat. Our safari specialists, having visited many times, can advise on the best time to go, and where, for your Okavango Delta safari, based on the wildlife you most want to see.
While there’s water in most areas of the delta year-round, it reaches peak levels between April and October. Water flows south from Angola’s highlands, feeding the Okavango’s rivers and channels to form the largest inland delta in the world. With a guide, you can navigate these waters by mokoro (traditional canoe) or motorboat, looking out for hippo pods and crocodiles.
Our safari specialists have explored each of the private concessions that make up the delta and can help you decide on the best places to stay. From your tented camp or intimate lodge, you can head out on twice-daily game drives, often staying after dark.
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Places to visit in the Okavango Delta
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting the Okavango Delta, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travelers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itineraries featuring the Okavango Delta
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Okavango Delta, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around the Okavango Delta
- Abu Concession The Okavango Delta
- Chief's Island The Okavango Delta
- Chitabe Concession The Okavango Delta
- Duba Concession The Okavango Delta
- Ghanzi The Okavango Delta
- Gunn's Concession The Okavango Delta
- Jao Concession The Okavango Delta
- Khwai Concession The Okavango Delta
- Kwara Concession The Okavango Delta
- Nxabega Concession The Okavango Delta
- Nxai Pan National Park The Okavango Delta
- Shinde Concession The Okavango Delta
- Stanley's Concession The Okavango Delta
- Vumbura Concession The Okavango Delta
- Xigera Concession The Okavango Delta
- Xudum Concession The Okavango Delta
- Moremi Wildlife Reserve 42 kilometers away
- Kwando Concession 95 kilometers away
- The Panhandle 96 kilometers away
- Selinda Concession 109 kilometers away
- Linyanti Concession 115 kilometers away
- Maun 116 kilometers away
- Savuti Area 162 kilometers away
- Linyanti Wetlands 166 kilometers away
- Chobe National Park 202 kilometers away
- Makgadikgadi Pans, Kalahari 264 kilometers away
- Central Kalahari 350 kilometers away
Photos of the Okavango Delta
Our expert guides to exploring the Okavango Delta
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting the Okavango Delta, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate the Okavango Delta at its best.
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Okavango Delta safaris
The Okavango Delta is safari by water, where you glide in canoes through waterways and twinkling lagoons in search of hippo, elephant, giraffe and iridescent birdlife. Discover the best time to visit this wonderful water world and how we can help you plan your safari there.
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Accommodation choices for the Okavango Delta
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Okavango Delta. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Stanley's Camp
Stanley's Concession -
Nxai Pan Camp
Nxai Pan National Park -
&Beyond Xaranna Tented Camp
Xudum Concession -
Little Vumbura Camp
Vumbura Concession -
Seba Camp
Abu Concession -
Macatoo Camp
Abu Concession -
Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Concession -
Jacana Camp
Jao Concession -
Kwetsani Camp
Jao Concession -
Chitabe Camp
Chitabe Concession -
Camp Okavango
Shinde Concession -
Duba Plains Camp
Duba Concession -
&Beyond Sandibe Lodge
Chitabe Concession -
Chitabe Lediba Camp
Chitabe Concession -
Jao Camp
Jao Concession -
Shinde
Shinde Concession -
Little Mombo
Chief's Island -
Delta Camp
Gunn's Concession -
Chief's Camp
Chief's Island -
Gunn's Bush Camp
Gunn's Concession -
Mombo Camp
Chief's Island -
Oddballs Enclave
Gunn's Concession -
Oddballs Camp
Gunn's Concession -
Kanana Mokoro Trail
Nxabega Concession -
Pom Pom Camp
Nxabega Concession -
Kanana Camp
Nxabega Concession -
&Beyond Nxabega Camp
Nxabega Concession -
Sango Safari Camp
Khwai Concession -
Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
Sable Alley
Khwai Concession -
Khwai Tented Camp
Khwai Concession -
Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
Hyena Pan
Khwai Concession -
Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
Skybeds
Khwai Concession