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 BOTSWANAOkavango Delta Safaris
Every year rains in the highlands of Angola fill the Kavango River, starting a chain reaction which, five months later, turns the dry, dusty floodplains in the north of Botswana into a waterlogged paradise. This is the Okavango Delta, a wonder of the natural world, whose life-giving waters can be seen from space, creating a green Eden in the parched thirstlands of the Kalahari basin.
The Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve -
In the eastern section of this miracle lies the Moremi Game Reserve, arguably one of the most beautiful national parks in Africa. Okavango Delta safaris have earned international acclaim because of this amazing game reserve.
Here, in 4,871 square kilometres of floodplains, mopane woodland, acacia forests and wooded islands, is one of the greatest diversities of African plants and animal life. This Okavango Delta safari gem encompasses some 20% of the Okavango Delta and contains within its borders Chief's Island, a vast sand spit more than 1000 km sq in size and the largest land mass in the Delta, which never floods. This used to be the hunting ground of Chief Moremi, the reserve’s namesake, but is now home to large herds of buffalo which thrive on the sweet grasses which grow around its rain-filled pans.
Okavango Delta Birding Safaris - Okavango Delta safaris are renowned for the prolific birdlife you will encounter. Water birds abound, and rare sightings include the elusive Pel’s fishing owl. The treed islands are home to some colourful characters such as paradise flycatchers, plum-coloured starlings and Botswana’s national bird – the beautiful lilac-breasted roller.
Browse through the range of Okavango Delta safari accommodation offerings and start planning your holiday to the Okavango.
Other areas of interest in Botswana:
Kalahari & Makgadikgadi Pans | Chobe National Park
Other regions in close proximity to Botswana:
<Namiba | Zambia | Victoria Falls
 
See the best of what this incredible destination has to offer. 7 days of safari magic, from the expansive Makgadikgadi pans, through the intertwined rivers and deltas of the Okavango to the huge herds and apex predators of the Chobe region.
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Experience the true diversity of this fabled area, spending 3 nights in a water-based camp and 3 nights in a land-based safari camp of your choice.
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Choose from one of our many Okavango Delta lodges. Quietly glide through the waterways and estuaries of the delta, spotting water birds and buffalo from your Mokoro (dugout canoe), whilst the sun gently sets on another day in Africa.
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A luxury bush lodge situated on Chief's Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Consists of 12 luxury bush pavilions, cooled by ceiling fans with en-suite facilities and game viewing decks.
Situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, this camp assures a year-round water wilderness experience. Guests are accommodated in 24 romantic and exclusive safari tents.
A beautiful 6 roomed tented camp situated to the north of Mombo in a private reserve bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta. Offers both water and land activities, as well as open bush walks.
Imagery compliments of Wilderness Safaris, Botswana Tourism, Desert and Delta & CC Africa
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Coldest (Dry Season):May to August. It can get very cold at night but pleasantly warm in the day and great gameviewing. Temp: 8 to 25 deg C
Peak (Dry Season):Anytime from July to October is the best time to travel as wildlife is prolific, concentrating around the permanent water. Temp: 8 to 35 deg C
Hottest (Wet Season):November to April. It’s hot and sticky, with humidity at its peak towards the end of November and December. But the rains are awesome. Temp: 20 to 45 deg C
- A ride in a Mokoro - a local, hand-hewn canoe poled from behind
- Listening to the trill of the woodland kingfisher
- Getting into birdwatching in a big way
- A game drive at dawn across the floodplains
- Sundowners on a hippo-filled lagoon
- Dinner by the light of oil-lamps
- A delta safari, combining road, boat and mokoro
- Picnic lunch on a shady, treed island
- Sleeping out under the stars
- Bush tales around the campfire
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