Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta, a natural wonder and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s only inland delta. It was created by a tectonic shift that cut off the Cubango River on its long passage through Botswana. As the annual flood waters spread southward from Angola, they fill the Okavango Delta with pools and lagoons and twisting waterways, creating islands that shelter a myriad of wildlife species. As the flood waters recede months later, they leave behind nutrient rich soil that revitalize the land.
The Delta’s changing landscape of islands, channels and floodplains beckons visitors year-round and offer more of land or water-focused experience depending on the time of year and the location of the camp. The aerial view of the Delta as you fly into your camp is often a highlight for guests. The Delta draws a huge variety of wildlife and you are likely to encounter leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, hyena, wild dog, hippo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, civet, serval, tsessebe, roan, sable, kudu, impala, sitatunga, and many more.
We always recommend staying at two or three properties within the Okavango, or combining it with the Linyanti area to get the full range of land and water-based activities that are so unique to the region.
Our favorite accommodation in the Okavango Delta
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Sleek and sophisticated, Vumbura Plains located in the Kwendi Concession, has some of the best game viewing in all of Botswana
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One of Botswana’s best kept secrets, Sable Alley offers comfortable luxury amid the game rich floodplains of Khwai
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Mombo Camp, located in the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Reserve, is one of our favorite camps in Botswana. If you want the best and money is no object, then this is it. We love the accommodation, the stunning scenery and the superb game viewing. Our clients have never been disappointed here. Situated on animal-dense Chief’s Island, […]
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Duba Explorers Camp, is tucked away in the northeast corner of the Duba Plains concession, a 77,000-acre private reserve in the Okavango Delta and surrounded by floodplains, grasslands and pockets of mopane and acacia woodlands. Since the camp was relocated away from its sister camp, Duba Plains, Duba Explorers Camp is now situated on an […]
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A luxurious safari camp situated on the wildlife-rich Chief’s Island in the Moremi Reserve in the Okavango Delta
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Machaba Camp, Located in the Khwai/Moremi area, this beautiful land camp has good game viewing and day and night game drives. We like the feeling of community and the warmth Machaba Camp exudes. Guests, guides, and management eat together and the boma gatherings are a happy, relaxed affair. We were there when it first opened […]
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Nestled along the Xudum RIver, this classic tented camp will expose you to the wildlife diversity of the Okavango Delta
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Qorokwe Camp, is situated in the southeastern area of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, bordering the renowned Moremi Game Reserve – known for jaw-dropping wildlife in a stunning setting. It truly is a very productive and game-rich area. Qorokwe sits within its own private concession of over 64,000 acres, opening up a greater variety of guest activities. […]
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Tuludi Safari Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana is a beautiful & private safari camp that’s great for game drives & enjoying beautiful African scenery.
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Little Machaba Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana is located in the game rich area of Khwai and perfect for game drives and walks.
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Baines Camp allows you to walk with elephants in the Okavango Delta and enjoy the peaceful waterways of this spectacular area.
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Main lounge at Jao camp lit by candles at night
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Duba Plains Camp, Part of the Great Plains collection and located on a 77,000 acre private conservancy, Duba Plains Camps offers the premier wildlife and ecotourism experience in the heart of Botswana’s famed Okavango Delta. With just six safari tents, the area’s game rich woodlands, floodplains and islands are your private playground. Each luxury tent […]
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