A little bit about the Okavango Delta
Where to begin? As soon as your small aircraft lands in this UNESCO World Heritage site, you will see for yourself what makes this part of Africa truly unique.
The Okavango Delta is a 360° panoramic Garden of Eden, with fairytale lagoons, dense forest, extensive savannahs, superb wildlife and over 400 bird species. All accommodations are small scale and personal – you just have to kick back and go with the flow.
Going on a safari in the Okavango Delta
There are some things you need to know before setting off to Okavango Delta in Botswana.
What is the best time to travel to Botswana? Do I need any special equipment? What wildlife will I see? You probably have a lot of questions. Start making your bucket list as you read more about your safari trip in the sections below. Find a question unanswered? Make use of the contact form below and we will be happy to assist you!
About the Okavango
Delta
There is no other place in Africa where so many ecosystems seamlessly congregate. Where else can you discover this while sitting in a canoe, poled along by an African gondolier?
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Okavango Delta special offers
Waiting for that special offer, one that seems tailor-made for you? Our Okavango Delta deals are outstanding values for the money, so we hope to see you soon!
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Getting to the Okavango Delta
Wherever you want to go in the Okavango Delta, it all starts at Maun: a small but bustling town and the capital of the Kalahari Desert. Fly in directly from Johannesburg or Cape Town!
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Horst S about Abu Camp on TripadvisorThe exquisite food, privacy, the elephant experiences, private game drives and top-notch accommodation, staff (especially manager Aaron) left nothing for us to wish for...
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Jay S about Pom Pom Camp on TripadvisorDon't miss the mokoro ride, it's a great opportunity to experience the area a different way.
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Allison_3213 about Camp Okavango on TripadvisorIt was much different than the other safari's we were on, with the safari trips being on water (canoe and boat) or on foot, so we could really examine the wildlife.
Okavango Delta lodges & camps
A personal viewing deck to watch a watering hole attracting thirsty wildlife? Of course. An outdoor shower to start the day in crisp morning dew? No problem. Five star meals served around a crackling fire? Only here.
A head full of amazing memories needs a soft bed for the night. All of our accommodations are luxurious, eco-friendly and provide a true Okavango Delta experience. We love to help you find your home away from home.
Duke's Camp
lodge style A secluded Okavango oasis
Discover Duke's Camp, an exclusive luxury retreat nestled in the heart of the Okavango. Named in honor of its guardian, Sarefo 'Duke' Sarefo, this camp offers unparalleled wildlife experiences and world-class accommodations.
from US$ 934 per person per night
Selinda Camp
lodge style Nourishment for the soul
Where all the splendors of nature come together – water, lush land and African skies - is an exclusive camp. A warm place for families, couples and groups, and perfect for everlasting memories: welcome to Selinda Camp.
from US$ 1,884 per person per night
Camp Okavango
lodge style Relaxing, timeless, African
Enchanting, quiet, and relaxing: Camp Okavango is an unaffected paradise, located on a remote island in the delta. Discover this area by traditional mokoro, motorboat or foot – and be sure you take time to meet Alex, the local hippo.
from US$ 629 per person per night
Pom Pom Camp
lodge style Soulful safari
With an emphasis on a soulful nature experience, the vintage, well-appointed, tented camp Pom Pom Camp couldn’t be in better location: in the heart of the delta, surrounded by crystal clear channels where you will find a tranquil, intimate safari spot.
from US$ 599 per person per night
Zarafa Camp
lodge style Pure perfection
‘Have no fear of perfection, you will never reach it’, as Salvador Dali once stated. At Zarafa Camp, this statement is overthrown. From the views, till the best safari bed and a complimentary professional camera to use: they shouldn’t change a thing.
from US$ 1,884 per person per night
Abu Camp
lodge style Elephant encounters
Trunks, tusks and trumpeting: Abu Camp is where you want to be for a true elephant experience. Located in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, you can prepare yourself for some splashing with elephants, so take the plunge into their world.
from US$ 2,490 per person per night
&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
lodge style Spectacular design
Incredible jaw-dropping design, luxurious, modern decorated suites, healthy and nutritious food; this is where you come for around-the-clock pampering and de-stressing, plus the best wildlife viewing in Botswana's spectacular Okavango Delta.
from US$ 1,850 per person per night
&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
lodge style Welcome home
Nxabega means ‘Place of the Giraffe’, but besides the giraffe, there is big variety of wildlife to be seen around this luxurious, yet warm and neighborly &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp. A bonus: all tents have recently been refurbished!
from US$ 1,270 per person per night
&Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
lodge style Gentle as a water lily
Located on a Delta island is a wholehearted camp, with the serenity and calmness of a water lily floating in clear Botswana waters: this is Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp. Unwind and experience a constant flow of African hospitality.
from US$ 1,495 per person per night
Sanctuary lodges
lodge style Sanctuary retreats
Sanctuary Retreats boasts some extraordinary safari lodges in the Okavango Delta: Baines' Camp and Stanley's Camp. Sanctuary offers delightful luxury accommodations provide an elegant contrast to the rugged nature of the Okavango.
from US$ 1,024 per person per night
Moremi Crossing
lodge style Brand-new safari spot
Island camping, motorboat excursions, sunset cruises – become part of the bustling river life at this quaint, new gem in the Okavango Delta. This camp combines the timeless simplicity of nature’s splendour, with the latest eco-friendly techniques.
from US$ 450 per person per night
Duba Plains Camp
lodge style Lion-spotting paradise
Breathtaking, wonderful staff, best safari experience so far – these phrases are just a selection of the reviews written about Duba Plains Camp in the Okavango. Explore this accommodation yourself and discover why everybody wants to return.
from US$ 1,884 per person per night
Kadizora Camp
lodge style Lavish luxury safari
On a peninsula, beneath a majestic stand of trees, with uninterrupted panoramic vistas of the Okavango Delta, there is a beautiful, new and intimate camp: Kadizora Camp.
from US$ 499 per person per night
Kwando lodges
lodge style Kwando safaris
Kwando Safaris operates two wonderful safari camps in the heart of the Okavango. Kwando offers an unique safari experience - from decor to the amazing attention to detail.
from US$ 864 per person per night
Delta Camp
lodge style Solar powered safari
With a personal guide (who grew up in the area) devoted to you throughout your stay, this camp offers a tailor-made safari experience and a homey and laid-back vibe.
from US$ 492 per person per night
Wilderness Safaris lodges
lodge style Wilderness collection
The Wilderness portfolion consists of thirteen wonderful individual properties, so there's always one that suits your taste! Choosing multiple lodges also allows you to see and experience different sections of the Okavango adding to your overall safari experience.
from US$ 679 per person per night
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge
lodge style Unspoilt splendor
This wonderful, far-flung, relaxing African safari retreat is located in one of the most scenic areas of the lush Okavango Delta. At Belmond Eagle Island Camp you will feel like you are walking on air, but realise quickly that floating on water is even better.
from US$ 834 per person per night
Xugana Island
Lodge
lodge style Safari serenity
Let Fred, Julia and the dedicated staff embrace you with hospitality and become part of the warm Xugana family. Here, the air is filled with tranquility, hospitality and adventures – a paradise under a canopy of trees where forever cherished memories are made.
from US$ 629 per person per night
Ker & Downey Okavango lodges
lodge style Safari serenity
Famous for its outstanding safari operations, Ker & Downey Botswana offers a portfolio of four magical Okavango Delta safari lodges. Whether you are staying at Shinde or Kanana, you can rest assured to experience only the best of the Okavango.
from US$ 634 per person per night
&Beyond Xudum Okavango Lodge
lodge style Glamorous gleam
From one of nine rooftop hideoutsa at &Beyond Xudum Okavango Lodge, you will find yourself overlooking a fairy-tale like lagoon with a patchwork of water lilies. In the distance grazing zebras, right behind you a beautiful, luxurious safari suite.
from US$ 989 per person per night
Oddballs Camp & Oddballs Enclave
lodge style Soulful safari
The two wonderful Oddballs Okavango camps have something to offer for everyone. While Oddballs Camp is world renowned for its perfect setting, Oddballs Enclave -due to its small size- offers the perfect setting for a break with family or friends.
from US$ 318 per person per night
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Marc M about &Beyond Sandibe Lodge on TripadvisorSandibe is architecturally spectacular and a wonderful place to stay, with excellent food and very accommodating service.
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MSHOUTX about Duba Plains Camp on TripadvisorFor starters, the food was out-of-this-world good, and the chef (Herman) was unbelievably friendly!
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worldtraveler201 about Kadizora Camp on TripadvisorUncrowded game drives. boat and canoe rides to see elephant, zebra, giraffe, ostrich, wild dogs, lion, cheetah. crocodile, hippo, many birds.
Okavango Delta video
The best way of getting an idea what the Okavango Delta is about is by seeing some incredible footage from the area. View this video of Camp Okavango to experience one of the lodges and wildlfe in the delta.
Be careful, after watching this video you can be sure that you want to travel to Botswana. Today.
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grandviewlanding about Belmond Eagle Island Lodge on TripadvisorWe so enjoyed the boat trips, big and small, the helicopter ride was the BEST and a must, and sundowners on the overlooking the delta were great.
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ianlawrence2016 about Xugana Island Lodge on TripadvisorAs we were in our boat, just as the sun was going down, a male elephant came out of the reeds and crossed the lagoon right next to us - simply magical.
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ScottN about &Beyond Xudum Okavango Lodge on TripadvisorThis area of the Okavango is stunning, with both deep water channels and open park-like grasslands with beautiful trees that go on forever. Watching the red lechwe fly over the water is grace itself.
Send your enquiry
We hope you have found all information needed to decide that Okavango Delta is the perfect place for your next travel adventure. Still have questions? Or maybe you would like some more specific information about the different lodges? Please fill in the contact form and we will get back to you soon!
- Okavango Delta
- Maun, Botswana
- info@okavango.com