One of the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site is the backdrop to wild Africa's grand spectacle, presenting unparalleled wilderness experiences in a serene inland delta unlike anywhere else on Earth.

The largest intact inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta is situated deep within the Kalahari Basin. Fed by the Okavango River, originating in the Angolan Highlands to the north and often referred to as the 'jewel' of the Kalahari, the Delta comprises three main geographical areas:

  • The Panhandle
  • The Delta
  • Drylands

Major species to be seen include the following: elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, rhino, red lechwe, waterbuck, reedbuck, duiker, impala, kudu, steenbok, wildebeest, hartebeest, sable, roan, tsessebe, lion, leopard, cheetah, genet, serval and caracal, along with an immense variety of land and water birds, resident and migratory, some of which are rare and endangered. However, game viewing can be seasonal, depending on the time of year and subsequent water and food availability.

Activity highlights in the Okavango Delta include the following:

  • Ride in a dug-out canoe – Mokoro
  • Game drives
  • Speed boat cruises
  • Sundowners in the wild
  • Relaxation in camp
  • Dinner under the stars
  • Boma (around the fire setting) night experiences
  • Activities differ from camp to camp

There are several camps located in and around Okavango Delta, operated by varies companies, offering a range of safari experiences. Some of the popular camps including:

Wilderness Safaris- luxury camps in the delta, including Vumbura Plains, Mombo Camp and Jao Camp kings pool etc

&Beyond Safaris- Eagle Island Camp, Nxabega,xaranna, Khwai River Lodge and Savuti Elephant Lodge

Sanctuary Retreats- Sanctuary Chief’s Camp and Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp

Great Plains Conservation- Duba Plains Camp and Duba exploration, Selinda Camp and Zarafa etc

Kwando Safaris- Kwara, four rivers, lebala lagoon, pompom, Moremi crossing

Each of these camps offers a unique safari experience with activities such as game drives, boat safaris, walking safaris and cultural experiences with the local communities