Okavango Delta in Botswana
The magical and world-famous Okavango Delta is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Botswana. In the Okavango Delta, the Okavango River meets the Kalahari and forms the world's largest inland delta, one of the last great wilderness paradises of our planet.
The Okavango Delta consists of many of main channels and tributaries of the Okavango River, forming lagoons, floodplains, smaller islands and larger mainland areas. In general, a distinction can be made between the permanent wetlands, which carry water throughout the year, and the temporary wetlands, which are flooded annually from March to July.
The climate of the Okavango Delta is characterized by long, hot summers (November - March) and short, cooler winters (June - August), as in the rest of Botswana. However, in the Okavango Delta, the winter nighttime temperatures are not as low as in the Kalahari. In August, the temperature drops to around 11 ° C in the night.
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The permanently water-bearing swamp areas are dominated by forests of wild date palms and papyrus, which stand on islands and lagoons. Water lilies often cover these lakes and offer great photo opportunities. In the seasonal wetlands, there are more open, grassy areas that are filled with water during the winter flood season. On the edges of these plains fan palms, sausage and fig trees are growing in large numbers.
The Okavango Delta is famous for an incredible abundance of wildlife. Over a hundred species of mammals, more than 400 species of birds, dozens of reptile and amphibian species are found in large numbers. Buffalo, zebras, elephants and huge antelope herds, giraffes, predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and the rare African wild dogs, aquatic animals like crocodiles and hippopotamus and of course a very high density of birds make the Okavango Delta a kind of garden of Eden in Botswana.
In the Okavango Delta region almost everything revolves around game viewing in this fascinating natural paradise. The enormous wealth of game can be discovered best from the air (Cessna or helicopter scenic flights), in the water (boat or dugout canoe) or on land (4x4 game drive). Self-drive safaris in the Okavango Delta are limited as there are hardly any paved roads. Almost all activities are organized by the accommodations or activity operators in the Okavango Delta itself. Here is further information:
Lounge area of Abu Camp © Wilderness Safaris
The Abu Camp is a special and exclusive camp in the Okavango Delta, named after an elephant of the resident elephant herd. The camp provides six individually styled en-suite tents each featuring an indoor and outdoor shower and a plunge pool sunk into the elevated teak deck.
Mokoro trip with Camp Okavango © Desert & Delta Safaris
Camp Okavango is an exclusive lodge in the Okavango Delta. It is located on Nxaragha Island, a remote water paradise. The lodge is limited to 24 guests in eleven Safari suites and one family suite. All suites have large sleeping and lounge areas and en-suite bathrooms. The suites have all private terraces build on raised platforms offering great views.
Chitabe dining area and lounge © Wilderness Safaris
Chitabe Camp is a luxury lodge, situated in the south-east of the Okavango Delta. The area around the camp - an island in the private Chitabe concession - is famous for its unbelievable numbers and diversity of wildlife, in particular predators.
Chitabe Lounge © Wilderness Safaris
Chitabe Lediba Camp, a sister camp of the well-known Chitabe Camp, is an intimate luxury lodge, ideal for small groups of travelers and families. The camp is situated in Chitabe Concession, bordering the breathtaking Moremi Game Reserve.
Gomoti Plains Camp © Machaba Safaris
Gomoti Plains Camp is a luxury tented camp situated in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta, close to the Gomoti plains, a protected wildlife area with a high concentration of elephant, buffalo, large predators and plains game. The camp has 10 luxury tents including two family tents, decorated in a classic safari style.
Gunns Camp © Under One Botswana Sky
Gunns Camp is a luxury vintage safari camp in the Okavango Delta overlooking the famous Chief’s Island at the border of the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp offers exclusive accommodation in only six fully furnished Meru tents with en-suite bathrooms. The tents are built on raised wooden platforms and have a veranda ensuring privacy and tranquility.
Island in the Okavango Delta © Wilderness Safaris
Jacana Camp is a lodge in the Okavango Delta, located on a beautiful island in the Jao Concession. Guests find accommodation in five en-suite Meru-style tents, including a family tent, built on wooden decks with great views of the surrounding water world.
Lunch in the flood plains © Wilderness Safaris
Jao Camp is a luxury, exclusive lodge situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp offers accommodation in nine spacious and beautifully-designed tents. Each tent comprises an indoor and outdoor shower as well as a the private sala with fascinating views.
Terrace of Kadizora Camp © An African Anthology
Kadizora Camp is located on a peninsula between the Vumbura River and the Selinda Spillway in the remote northern Okavango Delta. In the spacious camp with magnificent trees, all standard and luxury tents as well as the deluxe villa offer pleasant privacy with en-suite bathrooms and their own outdoor deck with fantastic panoramic views of a floodplain.
Safari tent on teak deck © Ker&Downey Botswana
Kanana is located at the Xudum River in the southwestern part of the Okavango Delta, which is considered particularly rich in wildlife. Guests will find luxurious accommodation in seven comfortable safari tents built on teak decks.
Kiri Camp © Machaba Safaris
Kiri Camp is located on an island in the Kiri River system. The camp is built under ebony trees and is raised on wooden decks. Guests can enjoy fantastic views onto the vast Kiri floodplains that stretch out in front of the camp. Kiri Camp is located on a private concession with great biodiversity, where you can see numerous antelopes, wild dogs, buffalo, lions, leopards and cheetahs as well as a paradisiacal birdlife.
Lounge and Swimming Pool © Kwando Safaris
Kwara Camp offers an exclusive Wildlife experience in the eastern part of the Okavango Delta. The camp is overlooking a secluded lagoon and provides accommodation in eight traditionally styled tents on raised decks with open-air showers.
Main area with pool © Wilderness Safaris
Kwetsani Camp is a luxury tree-house camp in the centre of the Jao Concession, Okavango Delta. The camp is situated on a paradisiac island within the floodplains of the Okavango river. Kwetsani offers five canvas “tree-house” chalets, beautifully furnished with bedroom and lounge.
Little Kwara: Swimming pool © Kwando Safaris
LITTLE KWARA IS CLOSED FOR REBUILD. Little Kwara is an exclusive camp in the Okavango Delta. The camp is overlooking a secluded lagoon and provides exclusive accommodation in only five luxury tents on raised decks.
Little Tubu at Hunda Island © Wilderness Safaris
Little Tubu offers an exceptional and intimate bush experience in the Okavango Delta in three traditional-style tents that are raised on wooden platforms. Each tent offers a private viewing deck, an outdoor shower and en-suite bathroom facilities.
Little Vumbura in the Okavango Delta © Wilderness Safaris
Little Vumbura is an exclusive camp situated in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta. The camp offers accommodation in six tented rooms shaded by an ancient forest. Each tent has en-suite facilities and a deck overlooking the surrounding floodplains. The main area of Little Vumbura offers a plunge pool, a reading area with beautiful vistas and a dining area.
Tented Suite © Roots & Journeys
Mankwe Tented Retreat is located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta near the Moremi Reserve and offers pleasant peace and seclusion due to its location in a large and wildlife-rich private concession. Each comfortably furnished tent suite stands on its own wooden platform with private shower and terrace and each has a great view of the open, unfenced African wilderness.
Mopiri pool © Roots & Journeys
Mopiri Camp is located on the western banks of the idyllic Weboro Lagoon, under the shade of large fig trees, and offers fantastic panoramic views of the delta's lush flora and fauna, where elephants, hippos and numerous bird species such as Pel's Fishing Owl and African Skimmer can be spotted.
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp © &Beyond
Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is a luxury lodge in the Okavango Delta, situated in a 25000 hectare wildlife concession. The lodge offers 9 elegant safari tents set on raised decks (including one family tent) each comprising of a private veranda and a sala. The lodge also has a swimming pool and a souvenir shop.
Moremi Crossing © Under One Botswana Sky
Moremi Crossing is a luxury camp situated on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve, overlooking the famous Chief’s Island. It offers 16 safari tents on raised decks, each with their own veranda overlooking the island.
Island camp Pelo © Wilderness Safaris
Pelo camp is an adventure camp in the Jao concession located on a small island in the Okavango Delta. There are five comfortable guest tents with a covered front veranda and indoor and outdoor showers. Pelo Camp’s main area comprises a dining area with lounge, an outdoor boma and raised deck for perfect sundowners.
Pom Pom Camp © Under One Botswana Sky
Pom Pom Camp is located on Pom Pom Island, a private concession in the Okavango Delta. The camp borders the fascinating Moremi Wildlife Reserve and offers a superb wilderness experience in Botswana.
Lagoon in the Qorokwe concession © Wilderness Safaris
Qorokwe is an exclusive camp located at a beautiful lagoon in the Qorokwe Concession, which borders the Moremi Game Reserve to the southeast. The concession covers 26,180 hectares and is rich in wildlife even for Okavango-Delta conditions.
Rra Dinare Camp © Under One Botswana Sky
Rra Dinare Camp is a luxury camp situated in a private concession of 272 km2 on the south eastern side of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. The camp offers 8 exclusive tents overlooking the Gomoti River floodplains.
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge © &Beyond
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is a stylish lodge situated on a private concession at the border of the Moremi Game Reserve. Sandibe offers eight elegant suites nestling between wild palms and gnarled fig trees.
Seba Camp Lagoon © Wilderness Safaris
Seba Camp is a family-friendly camp in the Abu concession, which is part of the Okavango Delta. The camp offers accommodation in eight elevated tents with en-suite bathroom and a private deck with superb vistas onto the perennial lagoon. The camp comprises two family suites as well.
Safari tent Classic style © Ker&Downey Botswana
Shinde is a luxury camp in the Okavango Delta, which combines the classic style of a good old Okavango lodge with the current demands of a modern, exclusive Botswana safari. There are 8 safari tents available, built and furnished in distinctive Okavango style.
Deck and flood plains © Wilderness Safaris
Tubu Tree Camp is a unique luxury camp in the Okavango Delta built with elevated wooden walkways connecting eight tents on raised platforms. Each tent comprises a private deck with picturesque lookouts of the surrounding floodplains, en-suite bathroom facilities and an outdoor shower.
Dining area at night © Wilderness Safaris
Vumbura Plains Camp is a luxury camp in the Okavango Delta which comprises two seperate camps, Vumbura North and Vumbura South. The camp consists of 14 thatched rooms overall, including two family units.
Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp © &Beyond
Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is a luxury camp located on its own island within a 272 000 hectare wildlife concession, offering an exclusive Safari experience in Botswana. The lodge consists of 9 air-conditioned tented suites with private plunge pools for hot summer days. Each suite has a pavilion for massages and outdoor and indoor showers.
Xaxaba Setup © Sun Destinations
Xaxaba Mobile Camp is a basic camp run by the local community. The camp is based on a private island in the heart of the Okavango Delta and moves between three different locations dependent on wildlife activity and water levels.
Xugana Island Lodge - lounge and sun deck © Desert & Delta Safaris
Xugana Island Lodge is situated on a private concession in the Okavango Delta. Its location at the Xugana Lagoon is recognized as a water paradise with spectacular birding and game viewing opportunities.
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