Okavango and Chobe
The Okavango Delta and the Chobe River system are the life blood of Botswana’s dry north. The Okavango is one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations and a biomass hotspot where the Kavango River literally flows in to a sea of Kalahari sand forming a green oasis of life. This thickly vegetated paradise supports huge concentrations of mega fauna including high concentrations of the big 5 (rhino not as common as the others), exceptional wild dog, cheetah, hyena, hippo, giraffe and zebra amongst others. The way to see the Delta is from the water on a Mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe). There are a number of full board lodges and camps which are on the more expensive side however one can organize camping safaris in to the Delta as a self-drive safari or a guided tour which caters for the more budget weary traveler. The Chobe River System provides fantastic boat based game viewing and fishing. One can expect to see huge herds of elephants which congregate on the shores at dusk.
Useful Information
Top Experiences int he Region
- A ‘Mokoro’ safari in the Okavango delta.
- Being treated like royalty at one of the many exclusive luxury camps in the region
- Getting close and personal with the predators of the Okavango
- For the twitchers the birdwatching in the Delta is unparalleled.
- Enjoying sundowners on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River watching game from the comfort of a large boat
- Fishing for Tigerfish in the Chobe River.
Parks and Reserves
Chobe National Park
Home to a population of over 80 000 elephants, Chobe is one of the best places on the planet to view these giant pachyderms in their natural environment. Great herds…
Moremi Game Reserve
Named after Chief Moremi of the BaTawana tribe, The Moremi Game Reserve covers much of the eastern side of the Okavango Delta and combines permanent water with drier areas, which…
Okavango Delta
The Okavango is Botswana's crown jewel, and is one of Africa's premier safari hotspots. Here the Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert to form an inland delta that is…
Tours and Trips
Botswana Affordable Wild Camping Tour
This adventurous safari tour provides you with a true safari wilderness experience. On this tour, which lasts for 8 days and 9 nights, you will get to camp out in…
Botswana Classic Camping Tour
This 7-night, 8-day camping safari tour takes you through Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, for a chance to see the incredible wildlife of the area, and experience…
Botswana Highlights Tour
Botswana is one of Africa’s top wildlife and safari destinations. From the fascinating desert landscapes of the Kalahari, to the spectacular waterways of the Okavango, to the game-rich national parks,…
Lookout for
Elephant
White Rhino
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
African Wild Dog
Jackal
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Wildebeest
Zebra
Impala
Sable Antelope
Waterbuck
Warthog
Baboon
Crocodile
Red Lechwe
Sitatunga
Key Species
MAMMALS
Elephant
Lion
Hippo
BIRDS
African Fish Eagle
Pels Fishing Owl
Carmine Bee Eater
Saddle-billed Stork
African Skimmer
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Water Monitor
African Rock Python
TREES
Ilala Palm
African Mangosteen
Jackleberry
HABITAT TYPES
Riverine
Wetland
Grassland
Open Water
Savannah Woodland
Wildlife Ratings
Big 5: | 8.5 |
Mammals: | 9.5 |
Birds: | 9.5 |
Reptiles: | 8 |
Trees: | 8 |