Okavango Delta for a first safari

Okavango Delta is a good choice for a first safari.

Suitability: ★★★★★

The Okavango Delta is an inland delta in northern Botswana fed by the Okavango River from Angola, with a flooded area that changes by season. It was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2014, and most camps are reached by light aircraft.

Why Okavango Delta for a first safari?

• 3–5 days are enough for a good experience.

What awaits you in Okavango Delta

• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Traditional mokoro dugout canoe trips
• Inland delta that floods in the dry season
• Camps in private concessions
• Scenic flights over the Delta

Wildlife you may encounter: lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Suggested time on the ground: 3 to 5 days. Maun is the main gateway, with light aircraft flying guests to camp airstrips in the Delta. Moremi Game Reserve can also be reached by 4x4.

Activities that fit

game drives, boat safaris and walking safaris.

When to go

The best period overall is July to October.

Floodwater from the Angolan highlands peaks in the dry season, channels widen and mokoro trips are at their best.

Other destinations for a first safari

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
• Kruger South Africa

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Sources: Botswana Tourism - Okavango Delta · UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Okavango Delta · Climates to Travel (1991-2020 normals) - Maun · Weather Spark - Maun
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.