Destination
Okavango Delta
A UNESCO World Heritage inland delta — the world's largest, where annual floods from Angola create a labyrinth of waterways in the Kalahari Desert supporting extraordinary wildlife.
Highlights
Mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris
Water-based and land-based game viewing
Walking safaris on Delta islands
Exceptional birding (over 400 species)
Crystal-clear waterways and lily pads
Unique aquatic-terrestrial ecosystem
Best Time to Visit
June to August when the annual flood peaks, creating the best conditions for water-based activities and concentrating game on islands. The dry season (September-October) offers exceptional land-based game viewing as water recedes. Green season (November-March) brings rain, birds, and lower prices.
Budget Guide
The Delta is Botswana's most expensive area. Luxury fly-in camps $800-3,000/night all-inclusive. Mid-range mobile safaris $400-700/day. Budget mokoro excursions from Maun start at $50-100/day for community-run day trips. Most visitors fly in and stay 2-3 nights.
Getting There
Fly to Maun Airport, then bush plane to camp airstrips (20-40 minutes). There are no roads into the permanent Delta. Some eastern-fringe camps are accessible by 4x4 in the dry season. Helicopter transfers available at premium lodges.