Flying high above the Okavango Delta, the panoramic views of the sparkling blue waterways and sprinkling of palm-filled green islands are breathtaking. Viewed from above in a light aircraft or helicopter, the sight of hippos lounging on the sand floor in Africa’s largest inland delta is an image you will never forget. This entirely personalised experience showcases phenomenal views of the delta’s splendour both from above and on the ground.
A unique destination, the Okavango Delta’s flood waters spread onto land rather than water. Made up of seasonally-flooded grasslands, swamps and islands, the delta is one of two UNESCO World Heritage sites renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance in north-western Botswana. This remote unspoilt environment is a popular haven for wildlife, including herds of elephants, African wild dog, and leopard.
"Your guide will point out details you could easily miss - colourful bell frogs, day and night waterlilies, and if you’re lucky a rare sitatunga antelope with its unique splayed hooves."
Explore by foot, in a 4×4 vehicle, by motorboat or in the shallows in a traditional mokoro (canoe). Our extensive network of contacts gives us access to the best regional guides whose passion for wildlife and conservation is infectious. Use your senses as you move through bullrushes and vast sways of papyrus belts. Listen out for wildlife moving through the waterways in search of fruit berries and flowers and hear the call of a baboon in the distance warning that a leopard is prowling nearby.
Your guide will point out details you could easily miss – colourful bell frogs, day and night waterlilies, and if you’re lucky a rare sitatunga antelope with its unique splayed hooves. The delta is alive with the sounds of over 400 species of birds that flit between the acacia and boscia trees in this wetland sanctuary, from the iconic southern ground hornbill to the African jacana or ‘Jesus bird’, so named for its ability to seemingly walk on water.
Timing is key when it comes to planning your experience in the Okavango Delta. This is where our extensive knowledge of the region and its seasons comes into play. Rest assured that many of Botswana’s conservation-focused lodges and safari camps cater to the most discerning travellers’ needs. Whether it’s a modest tent overlooking the river or a suite with a private plunge pool for a refreshing post-safari dip, we can recommend a range of accommodation to suit.
Whilst each safari camp or lodge offers guides and polers, we can also arrange for a private guide and vehicle, giving you complete freedom to explore the magnificent surroundings. We will ensure travel times are optimal to see the delta, whether viewing the array of birdlife during the wet season or the abundance of buffalo and lion during the dry season.
