Botswana

Okavango Delta

Wild, vast, abundant. Botswana’s Okavango Delta teems with life, one of the last great sanctuaries for Africa’s wildlife.


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Astonishing wildlife and landscapes

A safari in the Okavango Delta will have you exploring a wetland paradise brimming with wildlife. Marvel at territorial hippos ‘yawning’ at each other in battle, watch African jacanas pick weightlessly over waterlily pads as they search for lunch, while a fish eagle calls melodically from above. Endless floodplains, pristine waterways and abundant food attract elephant, buffalo and antelope, followed closely by predators. Watch them hunt.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Okavango Delta at a glance

Explore pristine lagoons and channels on an unforgettable Okavango Delta safari. Here, some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife thrive in one of the continent’s most unique natural habitats. Take in the wonder of this wetland, as water flowing in from thousands of miles away attracts huge herds of animals.

Key Facts

Okavango Delta key facts

Made up of over 150 000 islands, the Okavango Delta swells to three times its size between March and August, when the grass plains fill with water, attracting thousands of animals to this pristine tract of wilderness. It is the largest inland delta in the world, and its permanent crystal clear waters have earned it UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

GEOGRAPHIC SIZE

16,000km²

BIRD SPECIES

+/- 400

MAMMAL SPECIES

+/- 122

BEST TIME TO VISIT

All year round

WILDERNESS CAMPS

16

Habitats

Wildlife

Weather

THINGS TO DO

Okavango Delta experiences

Glide through the Delta’s channels in a dugout mokoro, eye-level with a malachite kingfisher flashing its jewel colours. Watch out for tiny reed frogs resting in the reeds, gathering their strength for their tinkling nocturnal choral performances. See delicate dragonflies hover low over the lagoons, as you fish the Okavango’s waters.

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Explore camps in the Okavango Delta

One of Africa’s last great natural sanctuaries, the Okavango Delta is home to the majority of our Wilderness camps in Botswana. This vast African eden is a quintessential safari destination, with abundant wildlife, wonderful people and camps to suit every kind of traveller.

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JOURNAL

Okavango Delta featured stories

Wilderness and the Okavango Delta go way back. These are our stories, photographs, and updates from our community and conservation teams on the ground.
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Let’s plan your next journey

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When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.