Okavango Delta
Plan Your Trip: Okavango Delta Safari, Tours, and Travel Information
The lush floodplains of the Okavango Delta have put Botswana on the map as one of the world’s top safari destinations. Each year, the Delta undergoes a dramatic transformation as dry, dusty riverbeds begin to flood and fill with lush vegetation. This, in turn, attracts some of the highest concentrations of wildlife found in all of Africa. Herds of elephant numbering in the hundreds are a common sight. Lions, leopards, wild dogs, hippos, aquatic antelopes, and a dazzling array of unique birds flock to this rich floodplain.
The sheer variety and numbers of game create a truly astounding safari experience, but the Okavango Delta is also unique because of all the different ways to explore! Top things to do include game drives, boating safaris, mokoro (traditional canoe) safaris, and walking safaris.
Where to Go
Moremi Game Reserve is the most popular area in the Okavango Delta. Its borders are surrounded by private game concessions owned by extremely exclusive, luxurious safari lodges (Linyanti and Selinda are some of our favorites).
The Okavango Delta combines well with some of the lesser-known areas in Botswana, like the Makgadikgadi Pans and Nxai Pan. These arid salt flats offer a completely different experience than the lush Delta! You can also combine with the famous Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, a South Africa safari, and more.
Contact the experts at our Africa travel agency to start planning your handcrafted Okavango Delta vacation!
Best Time to Visit the Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is an extremely seasonal safari destination, since the landscape transforms dramatically throughout the year. In peak season, safari camps in the 4- and 5-star range start at $1,000 per person per night.
June to August is the best time for an Okavango Delta safari. Peak water levels make this the best time of year for canoe safaris (an iconic Okavango experience) and attract abundant wildlife.
September to October are hot and dry, which means wildlife is concentrated at remaining water sources and easy to spot.
November to April is the best time of year for birding in the Okavango Delta.
Sample Vacations
Okavango Delta Packages: Luxury Botswana Vacation and Elephant Interaction
Explore 3 unique areas of the famed Okavango Delta while staying in luxurious eco camps. Your last stop is an elephant sanctuary where you can interact with the resident herd and observe their behavior up close.
Ultimate Botswana Safari
On this Luxury Botswana Safari, stay at 4 luxury safari lodges to get the full Botswana experience.
Luxury African Safari: Botswana and Zambia
Our Luxury African Safari travel package is perfect for anyone who wants to be fully immersed in nature while still traveling in style.
Botswana Safari Highlights: Kalahari, Okavango Delta, and Linyanti Vacation
Discover the highlights of Botswana in luxurious style. Explore some of Africa’s most renowned wildlife viewing regions, walk with the San Bushmen, enjoy a canoe safari through the Okavango Delta, and much more!
Bucket List Botswana Safari: Chobe and Okavango Delta
Visit Botswana’s most famous wildlife regions—the Chobe River, Okavango Delta, and Savute—to see some of the most abundant wildlife in Africa, including elephants and hippos galore!
Botswana Safari Tour: Peak Season Okavango Adventure
See countless elephants, lions, and more on a thrilling Okavango Delta safari! On this trip, you’ll also discover some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing in the lesser-known regions of Botswana. Enjoy Big 5 sightings on game drives, on foot, and on water.
African Wildlife Safari: Authentic Okavango Delta Adventure
African Wildlife Safari: Authentic Okavango Delta Adventure This African Wildlife Safari: Authentic Okavango Delta Adventure was planned for a young couple who wanted to have an unforgettable summer vacation. They wanted an authentic, rugged safari experience in Botswana, so we sent them on this incredible escorted journey to the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Their African Read More…