Outstandingly beautiful, the Okavango Delta lies in the north-west corner of Botswana surrounded by dry and dusty desert. Created against all the laws of geography by a river that rises in the Angolan highlands and flows inland, these luscious wetlands are threaded by myriad channels of crystal clear water that act as an irresistible magnet to some of the most prolific game in Africa. Safaris to view one of the richest eco-systems in the world come in all shapes and forms here; you can pole through this watery wonderland in mokoros, or you may prefer traditional 4x4s, horseback, walking or even elephant. Whatever the mode of transport, a safari in the Delta is undoubtedly the experience of a lifetime.
Recommended accommodation
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Abu Camp & Villa Okavango
Every aspect of Abu Camp is magnificent, the setting included. It lies in the western Okavango Delta in a private concession bordering the Moremi Reserve.
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African Horseback Safaris
Based at a rustic tented camp on the western side of the Okavango Delta, this operation organises African riding packages across some of the most scenically varied and game-rich areas in the world
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Sanctuary Baines Camp
Overlooking the Boro River and a permanent lagoon teeming with wildlife, Sanctuary Baines Camp, sister to Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp, is an exclusive lodge tucked into the remote wilderness of the Okavango Delta.
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Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Situated in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, this remote luxury lodge has been so skilfully integrated into the landscape that guests can often view Big Five game without even leaving camp.
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Jack's Camp
Deep in the Kalahari Desert, Jack’s Camp overlooks the vast, silent emptiness of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans where man raised himself from all fours millions of years ago.
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Jao
Suspended above the palm canopy and shaded by yet another of ancient indigenous trees, Jao Camp is a fairytale lodge set in a private concession within the Moremi Game Reserve.
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Mombo
An oasis of Italian chic, Mombo and Little Mombo lie deep within the Moremi Reserve, where big game is abundant.
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Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Set in 260,000 acres of untamed, private African bush on the southernmost tip of Chief’s Island, Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp is a colonial-style tented camp offering some of the best big game viewing in the Okavango Delta.
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Uncharted Africa Mobile Safaris
Unchartered Mobile Safaris gives a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the wild and beautiful side of Africa that you will never see staying in a luxury lodge.
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Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Plains is thought to offer the best combination of water and land Big five game viewing anywhere in the Okavango Delta.
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Orient Express Safaris
Orient-Express offers some of the best luxury safaris in Botswana in authentic African surroundings, as local experts lead you to wildlife experiences: this is Africa at its most revealing, enjoyable and rewarding.
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Little Kwara
Intimate and informal, this excellent island camp lies in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/JOHANNESBURG
Schedule overnight flight from London to Johannesburg.
DAY 2 JOHANNESBURG/TONGABEZI
On arrival into Johannesburg connect with the schedule flight to Livingstone. Road transfer to Tongabezi for a 2 night stay.
DAY 3 TONGABEZI
Enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls and all the activities that surround it.
DAY 4 SINDABEZI
Transfer by boat or canoe to Sindabezi Island which is 4 kms downstream from Tongabezi for a 1 night stay and enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing and relaxing.
DAY 5 SINDABEZI/MIKE PENMAN MOBILE
Transfer by road and boat to Kasane, Botswana and then by light aircraft to the Okavango Delta for a 7 night mobile Safari. Spend the first 3 nights in the Western Moremi Game Reserve region.
DAY 6 - 7 MIKE PENMAN MOBILE SAFARI
2 days of activities including game drives.
DAY 8 FLY CAMPING
Enjoy a day being mokoroed through the waterways of the Delta, lunch on a sand bank and overnight fly camping on an island.
DAY 9 - 10 MIKE PENMAN MOBILE SAFARI
Boat out of the water region. Game drive to a second location in the Eastern Moremi Game Reserve and spend 3 nights game viewing and exploring.
DAY 11 JOHANNESBURG/LONDON
Transfer by light aircraft to Maun. Take the schedule flight to Johannesburg and connect with the overnight schedule flight to London.
DAY 12 LONDON
Arrive London in the early morning.
Price from £2,750 excluding flights, based on four people sharing.
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