OKAVANGO DELTA
A highlight of every safari in Botswana. The remote delta offers a rich diversity of animal and bird life. Located in the North-West of Bostwana, the Okavango Delta is a vast wetland formed by the Okavango River. The river splits into three main channels, carrying water into different directions. It is a sprawling freshwater oasis dotted by many islands teaming with a large variety of wildlife. An area of 15 000 square kilometres it is a sensational all-year-round safari and birdwatching destination. The water levels are seasonal and rely on the rains in the Angolan Highlands that trickle down the Caprivi into the delta's panhandle. The water reaches the Okavango Delta by May of each year before they start to recede and evaporate to be at its lowest levels in November - the time for thousands of birds that come to breed. 

SEASONS - BEST TIME TO VISIT
June to August is when the water levels are high, offering great opportunities for canoe and boating safaris. Herds of wildlife migrate to the delta to feed during that time. The climate is mild and mostly free of mosquito.

September to October is the hot and dry season. Animals concentrate in big numbers on the Delta's fringes resulting in rewarding game safari experiences.

November to April is the summer season that transforms the delta into a bird watching paradise. It is also the time of the year when the lodges and camps offer their green season discounts. Rainfall fills the seasonal pans.

The Fishing Season is open from March until December each year.

OKAVANGO CAMPS

• Abu Camp
• Baines Camp
• Camp Moremi
• Camp Okavango
• Chitabe Camp
• Chitabe Lediba
• Eagle Island Camp
• Jacana Camp
• Jao Camp
• Kwara Camp
• Khwai River Lodge
• Kwetsani Camp
• Little Kwara
• Little Mombo
• Little Tubu
• Little Vumbura
• Mombo Camp
• Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
• ​​Tubu Tree Camp
• Vumbura Plains Camp
• Xakanaxa Camp
• Xigera Camp
• Xugana Island Lodge

OKAVANGO MAP

HIGHLIGHTS AND FACTS

• The Big Five are in good company with a remarkable  amount of vast and diverse wildlife
• The bio-diversity of the Okavango Delta makes it a popular destination for the discerning nature lover
• Extraordinary game viewing by plane,  canoe, boat and safari vehicles
• Elephant back safaris as well as intimate encounters with Elephants can be experienced in the Okavango

•  The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest delta. Running through the middle of the Kalahari Desert, the delta serves as the predominant source of water for the birds and wildlife that inhabit Botswana.

• Covering 16 000 square kilometres (6200 square miles)
• Large reserves and  private concessions allowing a varied safari experience

PHOTO GALLERY (Courtesy Wilderness Safaris)