Okavango Delta on a budget

Okavango Delta is not the first choice on a budget; other destinations may suit you better.

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 on a budget?

• Budget options are relatively limited here.

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, birdwatching and camping.

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 on a budget

• Kruger South Africa
• Merzouga Morocco
• Addo South Africa
• Pilanesberg South Africa
• Tarangire Tanzania
• Akagera Rwanda

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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.