Greater Okavango Delta

Comprising of the Northern Okavango Delta and the Southern Okavango Delta, the Greater Okavango Delta encompasses a huge portion of the 15,000 square kilometers (9320 miles) of water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands that make up this wild corner of Botswana.

The first thing that usually springs to mind when one mentions the Greater Okavango Delta is water. Mokoro (canoe) safaris are the highlight of any Delta safari and the Greater Delta doesn’t disappoint in the sheer volume of waterways, swamps and wildlife for you to explore. Though wetter than the nearby Moremi Game Reserve (which is also part of the Okavango Delta) the Greater Delta area does still offer land based safaris – walking (Eagle Island Camp), 4x4 and the most exciting (but expensive) of all – elephant back safaris at Abu Camp.

Many of the lodges and tented camps in the Greater Okavango Delta are completely surrounded by water in peak season, so expect to be flown in directly to your camp and experience a virtually undisturbed region of Africa with hardly another sole around you. With so many different lodges and safari types on offer in the Delta it is a good idea to enquire as much about them as you can (read more about them here, or Contact Us to plan your tailor-made trip) so you really get the most out of your experience – you could spend a month in the Delta and still want to stay longer there’s so much to do!

Comprising of the Northern Okavango Delta and the Southern Okavango Delta, the Greater Okavango Delta encompasses a huge portion of the 15,000 square kilometers (9320 miles) of water channels, lagoons, swamps and islands that make up this wild corner of Botswana.

The first thing that usually springs to mind when one mentions the Greater Okavango Delta is water. Mokoro (canoe) safaris are the highlight of any Delta safari and the Greater Delta doesn’t disappoint in the sheer volume of waterways, swamps and wildlife for you to explore. Though wetter than the nearby Moremi Game Reserve (which is also part of the Okavango Delta) the Greater Delta area does still offer land based safaris – walking (Eagle Island Camp), 4x4 and the most exciting (but expensive) of all – elephant back safaris at Abu Camp.

Many of the lodges and tented camps in the Greater Okavango Delta are completely surrounded by water in peak season, so expect to be flown in directly to your camp and experience a virtually undisturbed region of Africa with hardly another sole around you. With so many different lodges and safari types on offer in the Delta it is a good idea to enquire as much about them as you can (read more about them here, or Contact Us to plan your tailor-made trip) so you really get the most out of your experience – you could spend a month in the Delta and still want to stay longer there’s so much to do!

A trip to the Greater Okavango Delta would be incomplete without taking in a mokoro experience. Just sit back and relax as your expert guide steers you through the waterways surrounding your lodge. The mokoro is the simplest but perhaps the most rewarding of all the safari activities. There’s nothing that compare to the thrill and excitement one experiences when your mokoro glides to a standstill just a few metres away from a large bull elephant.

The Okavango Delta could rightfully lay claim to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet and the game viewing experience on offer here is absolutely extraordinary. No other wilderness region in Africa boasts such a wide variety of game- from the largest predators to the smallest species of animals; the safari enthusiast will not be disappointed. The birdlife in this region is also prolific, offering guests a fantastic all round wildlife extravaganza.

We highly recommend combining the Greater Okavango Delta Region with a stay in the Savuti and Linyanti. The two areas complement each other extremely well and will enable guests to experience the widest possible array of wildlife and activities. Like-wise, a trip into the Kalahari Salt Pans  of Botswana offers a fantastic alternative experience and counter balance to the lush Delta.

Contact Us to help tailor-make and plan your safari.