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The Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is one of Africa's last great natural sanctuaries, a pristine and rich wilderness home to vast concentrations of wildlife.
Located in the heart of the Kalahari desert you will find Botswana's Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas comprising of an intricate network of channels and lagoons. This unique wetland provides excellent wildlife viewing year-round, but it’s the pristine wilderness that is so utterly awe-inspiring.
The Okavango Delta is a large low gradient alluvial fan or ‘Inland Delta’ located in north-western Botswana. The area includes permanent swamps which cover approximately 600,000 hectares along with up to 1.2m hectares of seasonally flooded grassland.
The Okavango Delta; Africa's Oasis
Found in Botswana, the Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. It is the largest inland delta in the world, easily made out in satellite imagery alongside the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Visiting the Okavango Delta is considered one of the best safari experiences available. With first rate wildlife, lodging and guiding in an awe-inspiring setting, you can only love your time here.
Private Concessions
The Delta region has been divided into private reserves, restricting game viewing access to resident guests only. Consequently, the Okavango Delta boasts some of Africa's most exclusive game viewing opportunities. At its core lies Moremi, a public park bustling in certain zones yet housing Mombo concession, widely acclaimed as one of the world's premier wildlife areas.
Seasonal Flooding
The Okavango waters fill and empty so you need to take into account where you stay in the Delta if you are wishing to do water activities. July is when the Delta is at its fullest and December its emptiest. We recommend travelling between June and October and will make sure you're in the right place.
Activity & Wildlife
The Okavango Delta boasts some of the most varied safaris in Africa, with a fantastic range of safari activities at your disposal, including walking safaris, riding safaris, mokoro safaris, boating safaris, balloon safaris and helicopter safaris. Wildlife of the Okavango Delta includes a myriad of species, including elephant, African buffalo, hippo, wildebeest, giraffe, crocodile, lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, kudu, rhinoz zebra and notably, the endangered African-Wild-Dog.
What sets the Okavango Delta apart?
- Privacy: Embracing a low volume, high quality tourism approach, the Delta's private reserves offer exclusivity, granting visitors their own piece of paradise alongside magnificent wildlife. This stands in stark contrast to neighbouring Chobe.
- Wildlife and flora: The Okavango Delta stands unparalleled in terms of wildlife and natural splendor. As the world's sole inland delta, its ethereal charm captivates even in the absence of its impressive array of resident wildlife.
- Off-roading: Unlike the stringent rules of national parks, the Delta's private concessions permit off-road driving, allowing closer encounters with wildlife and a more liberating safari experience.
- Activity variety: Private concessions afford the flexibility to offer a diverse range of safari activities, including boating, horseback riding, and walking safaris—a true luxury. Additionally, the Delta pairs seamlessly with other unique African attractions like the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and the vibrant cityscape of Cape Town.
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