Okavango Delta for photographers

Okavango Delta is one of the best choices for photographers.

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 photographers?

• Chances to photograph lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo.
• The best light is in the first hour after sunrise and the last before sunset.

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, night drives, scenic flights and birdwatching.

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 photographers

• Masai Mara Kenya
• Merzouga Morocco
• Mana Pools Zimbabwe
• Ngorongoro Tanzania
• Tarangire Tanzania
• Chobe Botswana

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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.