A Waterborne Wildlife Wonderland
Located within a massive wilderness of lagoons, channels, floodplains and islands, the Okavango Delta is the world’s most spectacular inland wetland. The seasonal floodwaters arrive annually, turning the Kalahari into a lush oasis of wildlife during the flood season.
Explore the Okavango on Mokoro safaris gliding across quiet channels or on game drives through the palm-fringed islands and floodplains, where the world’s largest population of elephants, along with lions, leopards, crocodiles, wild dogs, and hundreds of bird species, await you.
This combination of wilderness and water makes the delta a safari experience and environment like no other, where each channel, floodplain and island reveals another facet of wild Botswana.
Total Area
15,000 km²
Wildlife Species
400+ Species
A Guide To The Okavango Delta
Explore Botswana's Extraordinary Water Wilderness
Mokoro Delta Journeys
Glide silently in a traditional mokoro through the waterways of the Okavango and see the delta from a different perspective. A serene safari offering a game experience in the lush papyrus-lined channels and floating vegetation of the Delta and its banks.
- Navigate along narrow channels with the help of a skilled poler
- Watch for hippos, crocodiles, and colourful waterbirds
Traditional Mokoro Journeys
Papyrus Channel Exploration
Peaceful Waterway Drifts
Floodplain Game Viewing
Discover the delta’s seasonal floodplains, where water and land blend to form ever-changing wildlife habitats. Experience game drives across open plains and islands where you can get up close to elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and more.
- Follow wildlife all across open floodplains and islands
- Watch for congregations of elephants gathering around seasonal water holes
Floodplain Wildlife Viewing
Island Game Drives
Seasonal Water Landscapes
Okavango Wild Dog Safaris
It offers crucial wild-dog habitats, where we can watch them in their natural environment.
- Track wild dog packs with experienced guides
- Watch coordinated pack behaviour and social interactions
African Wild Dogs
Wild Dog Tracking
Pack Behaviour Watching
Hippo & Crocodile Encounters
Permanent waters of the delta are home to large concentrations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. Boat and mokoro trips offer a different, exciting way to view these aquatic creatures.
- Watch hippos emerging around lagoons and channels
- Spot crocodiles resting along muddy riverbanks
Hippo Lagoon Encounters
Nile Crocodile Sightings
Aquatic Wildlife Watching
Birding Through Waterways
Resident and migrant birds should be plentiful in the Okavango with its network of permanent channels, seasonal floodplains, reed beds and islands.
- Look for African fish eagles and kingfishers
- Spot herons, egrets, storks and other wetland birds
Fish Eagle Sightings
Wetland Bird Discoveries
Kingfisher Wildlife Encounters
Guided Walking Safaris
Get out of the car and walk with a guide. Walking tours show the small stuff of the delta- tracks, insects, native plants, and birds.
- Learn to identify tracks and signs.
- Discover plants used by local communities.
Guided Bush Walks
Animal Track Discovery
Indigenous Plant Exploration
Our Conservation Commitment
Protecting the Delta Through Responsible Tourism
The Delta is a delicate yet rich wetland environment, and each year the floodwaters sustain its inhabitants, flora, and local communities. Responsible tourism plays an important role in preserving the intricate relationships within these habitats and the environment.
Okavango Delta: Conservation Story
The Okavango Delta is one of the world's most spectacular natural areas – known for its incredible abundance of game and its truly unique inland delta system of water. Conservation work protects the area's ecologies along waterways, floodplains, islands, and game areas.
Conservation Guidelines
Help to conserve the delta. Visitors can help conserve the delta for future generations by following the simple principles of the responsible safari. Do not stray from designated roads, limit the distances you keep from wild animals, do not discard litter, save water and support locally-owned tourism facilities.
Our Commitment
Ranger Patrols Monthly
600+
Plant Species Documented
Botswana
Frequently Asked Questions.
This Delta is famous for its seasonal floodwaters, beautiful waterways, and distinctive inland wetland system.
You might see elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, African wild dogs, giraffes and many more types of birds.
Available activities include mokoro excursions, game drives, boat safaris, guided walks, birdwatching, and photography.
Outstanding wildlife viewing is possible during the dry season, and the flood season throughout the year also offers special opportunities to experience the whole river system.
By selecting eco-friendly operators, observing animals responsibly, taking out what they bring in, reducing waste, conserving water and contributing to local villages.
