Okavango Delta
Why we like it
Exploring the magical wetland wilderness on a traditional 'Mokoro' canoe; Fabulous birding; High game densities; African Wild Dog hotspot
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 15 000 sq km |
| Reserve Type: | National Park |
| Big 5: | Yes |
| Specialist Specie: | African Wild Dog |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Maun |
Accommodation in Okavango Delta
Abu Camp, Okavango
At Abu Camp you are invited to immerse yourself in the majestic world of the African elephant and to become part of the herd during your stay. By the time you leave you will feel a special, emotional connection to the herd which is nothing less than humbling and rewarding, while gaining an understanding of elephant conservation, the premise on…
Camp Okavango
Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta, is a maze of deep lagoons, large lakes and hidden, meandering channels. During the annual flood season the Delta covers a vast area of over 16 000 km² before shrinking to less than 9000 km² in the dry season. Trapped in a basin of parched Kalahari Desert sand, the freshwater oasis…
Chitabe Camp, Okavango
A classic Okavango game-viewing destination, Chitabe Camp is situated in a private concession area on an island in the south-east of the Delta. Playing host to a breathtaking mosaic of open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodland, riverine forest and open grasslands, the area is famed for its incredible numbers and diversity of wildlife, in particular predators. The…
Tours and Activities in Okavango Delta
Aspect X: Ultimate Aspects of Southern Africa
Visit the most iconic destinations of Southern Africa on this incredible 3-week safari holiday. Visit the crown jewels of five countries: South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Mozambique. Experience a supreme safari experience in the Okavango Delta, walk through the sand dunes of the Namib Desert, get sprayed by the mighty Victoria Falls, feel the buzz and bustle of Cape…
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, Botswana is the ultimate destination for the nature or safari enthusiast. On this safari tour, you will spend 16 days exploring this incredible country- a comprehensive, complete experience. You will…
Botswana Self-drive Safaris
A self-drive safari through Botswana is an amazing experience. Botswana hosts some of Africa's finest safari destinations with some of the highest wildlife concentrations on earth. These range from the arid Tuli region and Kalahari desert to the water wonderlands of the Okavango Delta, Chobe River and Linyanti swamps. Mystical landscapes will touch the soul in the Makgadigadi Pans, and…
Lookout for
Sitatunga
Red Lechwe
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
Key Species
MAMMALS
Lion
Leopard
African Wild Dog
BRIDS
Pel's Fishing Owl
African Fish Eagle
Wattled Crane
Saddle-billed Stork
African Jacana
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Water Monitor
African Rock Python
TREES
Ilala Palm
African Mangosteen
Jackleberry
HABITAT TYPES
Riverine
Wetland
Open Water
Savannah Woodland
Grassland
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 9.5 |
| Mammals: | 9.5 |
| Birds: | 9.5 |
| Reptiles: | 9 |
| Trees: | 9 |
