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It’s hard to believe that the Okavango Delta exists in a country of which 70% is dominated by the semi-arid Kalahari Desert. But this vast and practically untouched freshwater wetland supports an abundance of wildlife within some of the most divine natural settings on the entire African continent. With superb safari lodges located in the Moremi Game Reserve (one of Africa’s greatest game viewing destinations) and exclusive private concessions, Okavango Delta safaris offer experiences bar none.
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1. Fly-in Safari to Linyanti and Moremi
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 3
A fly-in safari usually involves short transfers in light aircrafts between locations within a specific destination. It saves you a whole lot of time and offers a spectacular aerial overview of the wilderness you journey through. On this tour, you’ll stay at three very romantic tented camps in remote settings in northern Botswana. You’ll enjoy thrilling day and night game drives in private concessions, as well as exploring the Delta by canoe and motorboat.
Highlights:
- Walking safaris in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
- Predator sightings at Vumbura Plains
- Hot-air balloon rides over the Delta (April to September)
- Game drives in predator-rich Moremi Game Reserve
- Photography hide at Mombo Camp
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
2. A Botswana Family Safari
Duration: 8 Days | Locations: 2
This is an eight-day Botswana safari featuring the Kalahari and Okavango Delta, tailored for adventurous families. Begin at Camp Kalahari, set in a vast private reserve, for quad biking, horse-riding, nature walks, and game drives exploring the desert and Makgadikgadi Pans. Then, venture to Meno a Kwena camp for stunning views of the Boteti River and its wildlife, including Botswana’s zebra migration, with activities like game drives and boat cruises. Finally, experience luxury at a camp in Khwai Private Reserve, surrounded by diverse wildlife, offering morning, afternoon, and night game drives, as well as tranquil mokoro rides through the delta’s waterways.
Highlights:
- Perfect Botswana safari for intrepid families
- Interact with habituated meerkats
- Quad biking in the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Cultural interactions with Botswana hunter gatherers
- Mokoro rides along the Okavango Delta
- Spot black-maned lions and the elusive brown hyena
Best for:
Families with children
3. Botswana’s Delta & Culture Safari
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 1
Go on a 7-day Trip with a Purpose in Africa’s Okavango Delta, contributing to the upliftment of local communities while enjoying safari experiences. Begin at Nxamaseri Island Lodge in the Panhandle, engaging with the community and exploring Tsodilo Hills’ ancient rock paintings. Move to Xugana Island Lodge for power boat cruises and mokoro rides in a watery paradise. Your journey ends at Camp Xakanaxa for exceptional game viewing on land and water along the Khwai River.
Highlights:
- A Trip with a Purpose supporting local communities
- Stay at luxurious safari lodges in the Okavango Delta
- Explore the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site – Tsodilo Hills
- Water- and land-based safari adventures
- Exceptional birdwatching
Best for:
Positive impact travellers, adventurous families, couples & honeymooners
4. Romantic Bush-to-Beach Escape: Botswana to Mozambique
Duration: 15 Days | Locations: 5
Get the best of both worlds: kick off with a big game safari in Botswana’s most biologically diverse park and culminate your romantic escape on a private island within a remote archipelago. You’ll be privy to up-close game viewing during boat cruises on the Chobe River and during game drives in the Delta’s magical Moremi Game Reserve. Your final destination is a classic ‘remote island’ setting boasting luxury accommodation, exceptional service and the kind of views reserved for glossy postcards.
Highlights:
- Game drives in Chobe, home to world’s biggest elephant populations
- Sunset cruises on the Chobe River
- Bathing under the stars by candle light in a copper tub
- Big 5 and predator sightings on Chief’s Island
- Barefoot luxury on a private island in the remote Quirimbas Archipelago
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
5. Fly-in Safari to Private Concessions
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 2
This convenient itinerary maximises your game watching time and delivers superb bird’s eye views over the Okavango Delta’s vast floodplains and waterways. Flying between your camps in a light aircraft allows you to spend ample time in two of the Delta’s most exceptional private concessions, Kwara and Kwando. The quintessential Delta experience of a mokoro (traditional canoe) ride gives you total exclusivity to the area’s water channels and islands where motorboats cannot go.
Highlights:
- Splash Camp, built around a pan that attracts a variety of animals
- Night game drives in Kwara with a guide-and-tracker team
- Water safaris to explore the Delta’s channels and secret islands
- Wild dog sightings in the Kwando
- Boat cruises on Kwando Lagoon
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
6. Vacation in the Delta, Chobe and Zambia
Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3
This extraordinary family holiday starts on the verdant banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream from the legendary Victoria Falls. Go on sunset boat cruises, kayaking excursions, nature walks, tracking rhino on game drives, and a day tour to witness the sheer power of Victoria Falls. Next stop: Linyanti, one of the best bird-watching destinations in Southern Africa. Cap your family safari in the Delta’s Khwai Concession, enjoying exclusive activities like night game drives and guided walks along the Khwai River – a fantastic way to experience the Okavango Delta’s sensational wilderness.
Highlights:
- Thorntree River Lodge, one of Zambia’s most luxurious lodges
- Private boat for sunset cruises on the Zambezi River
- Bird watching in Linyanti, especially raptors
- Predator sightings in Khwai, including wild dog
- Photography hide at Khwai Tented Camp
Best for:
Families with children older than seven
7. Romantic Escape to Chief’s Island
Duration: 4 Days | Location: 1
Chief’s Island is the biggest island in the Okavango Delta and one of the most prominent geographical features of the Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi is a gorgeous natural paradise of woodlands, forests, floodplains and lagoons. It’s home to wildlife like Cape buffalo, giraffe, rhino, lion, elephant, hippo, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and endangered wild dog. In between game drives and other safari activities, recline with a drink in hand while watching herds of elephant come to drink and bathe at the waterhole right in front of the luxurious Sanctuary Chief’s Camp.
Highlights:
- Chief’s Camp, an exclusive lodge on the Delta’s biggest island
- See the Big 5 on game drives and aquatic safaris
- Chief’s Island is thick with predators, especially big cats
- Sensational bird watching
- Rejuvenating spa treatments
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
8. Botswana’s Guided Bush, Photography & Stargazing Safari
Duration: 14 Days | Locations: 2
For fourteen days, you will be in the capable hands of a highly experienced and trained private guide who will take you through two of the best destinations in Botswana, the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta. This journey is about losing yourself in some of the most remote corners of the world. You’ll spend your days engaging with one of the oldest surviving cultures in Africa, learn about wildlife photography techniques to capture the perfect safari moment, and spend your evenings stargazing with interpretive talks about the constellations.
Highlights:
- Authentic and closer-to-nature experience
- Cultural immersions with the San people
- Flexible schedule with dedicated guide
- Personalised service & exclusive safari lodges
- Exceptional wildlife photography opportunities & stargazing
Best for:
Adventurous families and small groups
9. Adventure in the Okavango and Kalahari
Duration: 8 Days | Locations: 3
This tour is a smart choice if you’re keen to experience two of Botswana’s contrasting yet equally captivating safari destinations. You’ll start your adventure on the banks of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the Moremi Game Reserve, a diverse sanctuary for vast amounts of animals and over 500 species of bird. Go out on boat trips and mokoro canoe rides to explore the Delta’s waterways and islands. Then end on the other side of the spectrum: the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Located in the semi-desert, north-eastern region of Botswana, the pan is the only remnant of an enormous prehistoric lake that once dominated an area bigger than Switzerland.
Highlights:
- Camp Okuti, overlooking Xakanaxa Lagoon
- Boat trips and game drives in Moremi
- Tailored activities for families with children
- Camp Kalahari’s proximity to the Makgadikgadi Pan
- Adventurous quad bike (ATV) rides on the pans
Best for:
Families
10. Fly-in Safari to Okavango Delta and Chobe
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 3
This itinerary allows you to experience close-up game viewing in three of Botswana’s leading wildlife destinations. Fly into the pristine Okavango Delta to spend four days exploring its rich waterways and enjoying game drives in the majestic Moremi Game Reserve. Safaris by boat allow you to get closer to hippo, elephants and water fowl, and an excellent way of understanding the Delta’s vast and fragile ecosystem. Cap your adventure in Africa’s undisputed ‘Predator Capital’, Savute. This remote region of the Chobe National Park delivers the kind of action-packed game viewing synonymous with an electrifying National Geographic nature documentary.
Highlights:
- Spotting rare red lechwe or sitatunga antelope on nature walks
- Game drives and boat trips in Moremi Game Reserve
- Staff and service at Camp Moremi
- Savute’s large lion prides and hyena clans
- Close-up encounters with Chobe’s elephants
Best for:
Couples and honeymooners
11. Chobe & Delta Community Safari
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 2
Another Go2Africa Trip with a Purpose in Botswana, combining an Okavango Delta trip with the Chobe National Park. Begin at Chobe Game Lodge, seeking out the Big Five and visiting a local pre-primary school. Move to Camp Okavango for exploring the delta’s channels and forests, enjoying a helicopter ride, and visiting Eretsa village to engage with the local community. Contribute to local upliftment while experiencing unforgettable cultural activities and wildlife encounters.
Highlights:
- Visits to local schools supporting community development
- Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
- Guided nature walks
- Exceptional year-round game viewing
- Great birdwatching including kingfishers, herons and fish eagles
Best For:
Positive impact travellers, couples & honeymooners
12. Romantic Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Delta
Duration: 13 Days | Locations: 4
A romantic adventure combining the best of Cape Town, Botswana’s wildlife wonders, and the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Begin in Cape Town, exploring its diverse attractions before heading to Victoria Falls for high-octane adventures and a riverside lodge stay. Then, venture to Chobe National Park for elephant encounters, followed by Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans and an Okavango Delta trip. Whether it’s a honeymoon or special occasion, this journey offers stunning accommodation, diverse activities, and unforgettable experiences throughout southern Africa.
Highlights:
- Explore Cape Town & the iconic Cape Winelands
- Fantastic game viewing in the Okavango Delta
- Both day and night game drives
- Guided walks, boating & canoeing adventures
- Visit Victoria Falls
Best For:
Couples & honeymooners
13. Romantic Vic Falls, Chobe & Delta
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 3
Experience the best of Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and the Okavango Delta in one unforgettable journey. Stay at well-located accommodations and enjoy excellent game viewing and bird watching opportunities. Begin with two nights at Victoria Falls, where you can explore the falls, enjoy African dancing displays, and partake in thrilling activities. Then, transfer to a luxurious lodge overlooking the Chobe River for two nights of game viewing by open vehicle and motorboat. You end with two nights at Chief’s Camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta, where you’ll explore the delta by mokoro, 4X4, and boat, and engage in activities like bird watching, guided nature walks, and fishing.
Highlights:
- Visit two heavy hitter safari destinations in Botswana
- Game drives, nature walks, fishing and mokoro rides
- Marvel at the might of Victoria Falls
- Romantic sunset cruises on the Zambezi & Chobe rivers
Best For:
Couples & honeymooners
14. Botswana’s Khwai River & Linyanti Channel
Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 2
Designed for adventurous couples seeking personalised experiences, this 7-day journey explores two of Botswana’s renowned wilderness regions: the Khwai River section of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti Marshes in the Chobe Enclave. Experience untrammeled adventure and understated luxury while embarking on safaris in these true wilderness havens, home to apex predators and abundant plains game. Enjoy intimate camps, top-notch guides, and warm hospitality, with opportunities for guided nature walks, mokoro rides, and water-based safaris in addition to classic 4×4 game drives.
Highlights:
- Water-based safaris by boat or mokoro
- Classic 4X4 game drives
- Private concession activities like night drives
- Excellent predator sightings
- Guided nature walks
Best For:
Adventurous couples & honeymooners
Ready to Plan Your Okavango Delta Trip?
There are so many extraordinary wildlife experiences in the Okavango Delta to tick off your bucket-list. Get started by contacting one of our African Safari Experts, who will help craft the perfect holiday itinerary for you:
