Luxury Okavango Delta Safari made for you
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Okavango Delta with a private journey designed just for you
The essential Botswana safari destination
The Okavango Delta is rightly known as one of the premier wildlife habitats in the world, home to an enormous density and diversity of wildlife.
In the Delta you wil see intense sunsets that reflect in the waterways, fall asleep to the sound of frogs at night and observe elephants wading through the reeds. All combining to make an unforgettable stay.
One of nature’s great spectacles, the flooding of the Delta, brings water from thousands of miles upstream on the Okavango river, arriving into Botswana in the dry season (July and August). Huge herds of animals flock to take advantage of the ready supply of water and nutrients, and their predators follow.
The experience in the Okavango Delta is exclusive. We recommend staying in a private concession where there are only a few, smaller camps. Staying in one of these luxury camps means you’re unlikely to see others during your game drives, adding to the feeling of a true wilderness.
The Okavango Delta is celebrated for its water safari activities. Traverse the waterways on a powerboat and then drift along in a mokoro (small wooden canoe). Expert guides will explain the secrets of the Delta. They will show you tiny frogs and beautiful birdlife including lilac breasted rollers and the larger waterbirds such as herons, storks and if you’re lucky, the Pel’s Fishing owl.
Our Africa specialists have first-hand experience of planning luxury Okavango Delta safaris. They’ve lived in the region and done it themselves. We’ll use that know-how to help you choose the best camps in lesser-known corners of the Delta, paying attention to the small details. Contact us to learn more about the best time to go.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Okavango Delta safari specialists
Photograph the Delta in the green season
Witness dramatic skies that contrast with emerald landscapes during the green season (December to April), a great time for photography safaris.
Paddle the waterways in a traditional mokoro
Traverse the waterways silently in a traditional wooden mokoro to see the beautiful birdlife of the Delta.
Learn about the BaSarwa people
Explore the land of the BaSarwa, an Indigenous community whose home is in the Delta.
Seek out white rhino and African wild dog
Observe some of the worlds most endangered animals, including white rhino and African wild dog.
A word from one of our experts
The Okavango Delta is truly remarkable. Experiencing safari from the water is so unique and exciting, and there's just something so magical about the remoteness you feel when you're here - it's just you and nature.
Jody van Merode
Luxury Okavango Delta safari lodges
Only a few camps get to call the Okavango Delta their home. Here are our favourites, handpicked by our safari experts:
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is a lodge in Okavango Delta, Botswana.
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Wilderness Vumbura Plains
An oasis of renewed luxury in the heart of the Okavango Delta
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Why book with Jacada?
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Safari experts
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Okavango Delta example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
Classic Botswana
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A Green Season Safari through Botswana
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Luxury Botswana & Victoria Falls
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Still considered a true wilderness, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is believed to be the second largest game reserve in the world…
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Chobe and Savuti
Welcome to the land of giants. Famous for hosting Africa’s densest concentration of elephants, the Chobe River serves as a life-giving arte…
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Gaborone
Botswana's relaxed capital, a useful stop for a night between southern Africa and the northern safari areas.
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Linyanti
Sitting north of the Okavango, land-based luxury Linyanti safaris are on a par with those of its more famous neighbour. Lagoons and steadil…
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Mababe Concession
Botswana’s eastern region of Mababe is a lesser-known and remote haven for a multitude of diverse wildlife and is a true adventure to explo…
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Makgadikgadi Pans
The vast salt pans and grass plains of the Makgadikgadi form part of the central Kalahari and, for much of the year, remain almost entirely…
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Mashatu Game Reserve
Situated at the confluence of the great Limpopo and Shashe Rivers in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, Mashatu Game Reserve is located…
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Mobile safari expeditions
Real adventure in the most untouched parts of Botswana. This is your safari, tailor-made to suit your interests and your pace. Luxury mobil…
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Mombo concession
Set in the heart of the Okavango Delta, this is a very special area that is among the best big game viewing areas in Africa, and it has the…
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Moremi Game Reserve
Resting in the central and eastern areas of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve is without doubt one of the most beautiful reserves…
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Meet your Africa team
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Angela Thomas
Client Experience Manager for Africa
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Charlie Cottar
Travel Designer
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Chloe Ainscow
Travel designer
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David Drayton
Travel Designer
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Ellie Smith
Travel Designer
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Emily Wallington
Senior Travel Designer
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Jacob Maahs
Senior Travel Designer
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Jamey Lowis
Senior Travel Designer
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Jess Thompson
Travel Designer
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Jody van Merode
Senior Travel Designer
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Kamogelo Dolo
Africa concierge
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Kit Wong
Senior Travel Designer
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Robynne Trueman
Africa Concierge
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Sara Bellemore
Travel Designer
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Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
When to visit the Okavango Delta
June through to October are the best game viewing months in the Okavango Delta as the climate is very dry and the water begins to recede, making the animals congregate in smaller areas. However, the temperature during October can be very hot.
Game Viewing
July–August
Bird Watching
November–April
Delta Flood
June–September
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Teaming with wildlife and full of undiscovered beauty
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