The Okavango is one of the natural wonders of Africa. Every year the river floods out into the Kalahari, creating a shifting maze of channels, islands and lagoons that bursts with life. It is the only place where you spend as much time on the water as on land, and there really is nothing like it.
Glide through the channels by mokoro and motorboat, getting close to the wildlife from the water.
Elephant, lion, leopard, red lechwe and an incredible variety of birdlife thrive in the wetland.
Small camps sit alone in private concessions, so sightings are quiet and uncrowded.
Combine game drives with a scenic flight over the Delta for the full picture of this watery maze.
We choose the right camp for you from many we know well. Here is a taste of the styles on offer.
Tented and right on the water, ideal for mokoro and boating.
Beautifully designed, with superb guiding and very few other vehicles.
Best of both, with water activities and excellent game drives.
The flood usually arrives between May and August, which is the classic time for water-based safaris. The dry months from June to October concentrate the wildlife and offer the best game viewing. The green season from November brings new life and wonderful birding.
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Water, wildlife and the salt pans in one trip.
Our most indulgent journey, ending at the Falls.
A shorter trip into the heart of the wilderness.
One specialist, start to finish, building a trip just for you.
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