Destination
Okavango Delta
The Okavango is a lush habitat where animals abound. If you know much about Southern African safaris, you'll know the climates are generally dry and water holes are often where guides will take travellers to try and spot wildlife. In the Okavango, the entire area is a wetland and it makes for abundant wildlife sightings with unique activities like canoeing, boat trips and game drivers.
Itineraries
Tailor-made safaris that include Okavango Delta.
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Featured itinerary
10-Day Romantic Safari Across Southern Africa: Victoria Falls, Delta & Kalahari
This 10-day romantic safari blends the awe of Victoria Falls with the wild beauty of Botswana’s Delta and Desert. Start with two luxurious nights at Mbano Manor in Victoria Falls, including a guided tour of the falls. Continue to the Khwai region of the Okavango Delta for four nights at Feline Fields Vintage Camp, where thrilling game drives and mokoro rides await. Then soar by helicopter to Feline Fields Lodge in the Kalahari Desert for three serene nights of desert adventures and starlit dinners. With all transfers included, this journey is a seamless and unforgettable escape for couples seeking connection and wonder.
From
US$12,500
Full package, per person sharing
From US$13,950 full package
10-Day Scenic Botswana Photo Safari
From US$9,986 full package
11 Day Botswana Luxury Safari
From US$7,735 full package
11-Day Victoria Falls to Okavango: A Luxurious Safari Odyssey
From US$18,093 full package
15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar
From US$4,534 full package
4-Day All Inclusive Okavango Delta Horseback Safari
Where to stay
Lodges in Okavango Delta.
23 lodges
From US$1,665 pps · per night
AndBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located in a 61775-acre exclusive wildlife concession on the edge of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
From US$2,680 pps · per night
AndBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, Sandibe boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve. Inspired by nature and celebrating its stunning setting, the lodge features the best the Delta has to offer in terms of outstanding design, outstanding wildlife viewing, and warm local hospitality.
From US$1,850 pps · per night
AndBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is designed for romance, inspired by the water lily.
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Camp Moremi
Camp Moremi brings true meaning to the word safari in the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, both in the morning and late afternoons, offer frequent sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah as well as wild dog. Guest can explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat.
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Camp Okavango
Camp Okavango, a unique and exclusive African safari camp is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island. This hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.
From US$2,442 pps · per night
Chitabe Camp
Chitabe Camp plays host to a breathtaking mosaic of open floodplains, waterways, marshlands, dry acacia and mopane woodland, riverine forest and open grasslands. This vegetation provides the perfect home for a diverse wildlife and has become a renowned area for predator sightings.
From US$2,090 pps · per night
Daunara Safari Camp
Daunara is situated on a secluded lagoon in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Positioned on the threshold of a permanent water body, the camp serves as the best vantage point for those seeking either adventure or retreat from the modern world. This sanctuary is designed to facilitate a reconnection with nature in its most authentic and pristine state.
From US$2,806 pps · per night
Jao Camp
The luxurious Jao Camp is positioned within the private Jao Concession that encompasses riverine forests and glistening floodplains. Jao Camp is a water wonderland, offering guests a classic Delta experience.
From US$940 pps · per night
Khwai Leadwood
Set within the Okavango Delta’s community-run Khwai Concession, this beautiful camp is tucked under the trees on the edge of the Khwai River.
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau is a luxurious lodge nestled on the western bank of the Boteti River which derives flow from the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The eastern bank of the Boteti River forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - one of the largest salt flats in the world. The lodge's river setting affords guests an incredible safari experience with an abundance of wildlife frequently visiting the river for a drink.
Little Machaba
Little Machaba is situated in the game-rich Khwai area. The Khwai Concession is a 180 000 hectare reserve situated in the north eastern Okavango adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve.
Machaba Camp
Machaba Camp is a traditional style camp nestling in the game-rich Khwai area.
From US$3,941 pps · per night
Mombo Camp
Mombo Camp sits on the northern point of Chief’s Island in the wild and watery heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. Winner of numerous awards and accolades, this small and exclusive tented camp is famous not only for its apartment-sized suites but also for its superb game viewing which is said to be amongst the best in Africa.
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Nxamaseri Island Lodge
Nxamaseri Island Lodge is a unique African experience on a private island in the permanent waters of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. A small, exclusive lodge, it is one of the oldest in the Okavango Delta.
From US$1,750 pps · per night
Sanctuary Baines Camp
The exclusive and intimate Baines Camp nestles within a huge private concession that borders with the Moremi Game Reserve in the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The elevated camp was named after the 19th-century explorer and painter Thomas Baines Built and was constructed using only commercially grown wood and over 150 000 recycled aluminium cans. Surrounded by papyrus beds and sheltered by shady trees, Baines Camp offers expansive views of the Bora river and lagoon that teem with wildlife.
From US$3,400 pps · per night
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
In the eastern section of the vast Okavango Delta, lies Moremi Game Reserve, a region of startling contrasts - a waterless center of Savannah and dry woodland surrounded by lily-filled waterways, scattered floodplains, lagoons, riverine forest and palm-fringed islands. Chief Island is one of these islands and considered as having the finest game-viewing in Southern Africa.
From US$1,200 pps · per night
Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Stanley’s Camp is located in a private concession on the southern tip of Chief's Island in the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana - a region of startling contrasts with its mix of wetlands, forest, and dry savannah.
From US$914 pps · per night
Setari Camp
A private concession spanning 120,000 acres of wilderness ensures exclusivity and solitude. Guests will experience the heart of the Delta, home to a diverse array of birdlife and wildlife unique to this extraordinary ecosystem. This region is a birdwatcher's dream, with numerous migratory species, aquatic birds, raptors, a seasonal heronry, and the rare and hauntingly beautiful Pel’s Fishing Owl.
From US$1,495 pps · per night
Splash Camp
Positioned around an active pan in the private 432 000 acre Kwara Concession of the world-renowned Okavango Delta is Splash Camp - a tranquil retreat that affords guest both a land and water-based safari experience.
From US$2,117 pps · per night
Tubu Tree Camp
Tubu Tree Camp is located on Hunda Island, within the exclusive Jao Concession of the famous Okavango Delta. Hunda Island features a mix of dry land, riverine forests, and floodplains, drawing a rich variety of wildlife throughout the year. The island is particularly renowned for its high concentration of game and remarkable leopard sightings.
From US$2,890 pps · per night
Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Plains comprises of two satellite safari camps in the world-renowned Okavango Delta, Botswana. Surrounded by land and water all year round, Vumbura Plains offers guests the opportunity of experiencing the best of both worlds with a selection of land and water-based activities on offer.
From US$2,999 pps · per night
Xigera Safari Lodge
Situated in the western Moremi Game Reserve, is Xigera Safari Lodge nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This untouched marshland is overflowing with diverse wildlife.
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Xugana Island Lodge
Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession within the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta braids across 15 000 km² of Botswana’s Kalahari Desert, providing an oasis to an abundance of wildlife. In the permanent delta, the myriad of sparkling waterways coil amongst the reed and papyrus beds and open unexpectedly onto tranquil lagoons that are fringed by wooded islands.
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
The Okavango Delta is an iconic safari destination in northern Botswana, boasting one of the largest inland river deltas in the world. Encompassing a maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels and islands teeming with wildlife, the Delta is best explored by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe), boat, guided nature walks and game drives.
Located in the heart of the wilderness is Moremi Game Reserve, a sanctuary to over 500 bird species and a high concentration of plains game that attracts several predators. When visiting, it is quite common to encounter lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeests, and various antelopes.
The Okavango Delta is an exclusive safari destination offering luxury and tented accommodation options and an unforgettable safari experience all year round.
When
The cooler, drier winter months from May to October are excellent for game viewing, as herds of animals converge on dwindling water sources and vegetation thins. Days are warm; nights can be cold, especially in the Kalahari. This is also the period when floodwaters reach the Delta, making for excellent water-based activities such as boating and mokoro rides.
The hot, wet summer months from November to March are good for bird watching when migrants abound. Although game viewing is more challenging, these months draw fewer crowds and have plenty to offer. Many reserves are at their most beautiful, as the vegetation is lush and green, providing an ideal background for wildlife photography. This is also the animals’ calving season, so it’s the perfect time to see gambolling babies.
Photos from our guests
A traveller's view.
Every photo below was taken by a guest of ours on a recent trip to Okavango Delta. No stock imagery, no marketing shots. What they saw, on their cameras.
Imagery
Okavango Delta, in pictures.
Recent travellers
Word from people who have just been to Okavango Delta.
Quotes pulled directly from Trustpilot. Where we have specific reviews mentioning Okavango Delta, those come up first. Otherwise these are recent five-star notes from across the trips we have planned.
"Booked an 11-day tour starting and finishing in Johannesburg and including Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The service from Cearl was very professional with numerous options discussed before settling on th…"
"Just booked a trip to South Africa (Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, and Okavango Delta) via Safari.com for Sept 2027 including all accommodations, transportation and safaris. Booking process very smooth.…"
"Booked our trip for Capetown, Okavango delta and Victoria falls with Leigh-Ann was seamless. We’ve already had our amazing time in Capetown and now enjoying the beautiful camp Moremi very much even in the rain, we look f…"
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