A Safari to the Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

A specialist fishing lodge situated in the panhandle on the main river. Large, flat bottomed boats ideal for fly-fishing. The area also offers good birdwatching.

Kanana

The camp, situated in the southwest of the Okavango Delta, offers both land and water based activities.

Xakanaxa

Situated within the Moremi game reserve, on the banks of the Xakanaxa lagoon. This is a very good general purpose camp, offering day game drives, boating, makoros and walks on islands.

Pom Pom

The camp offers both water and land based activities, depending on water levels. It is situated in the southwestern edge of the Delta , in semi permanent water.

Chiefs Camp

One of the most luxurious lodges in the Okavango. This is a game camp situated in a private concession on Chiefs Island.

Bains Camp

The camp offers both water and land based activities, depending on water levels. It is situated in the southwestern edge of the Delta , in semi permanent water

Kwara Camp

A general purpose camp offering water and game.

The Okavango River bursts upon the dry Kalahari sands of northern Botswana in an annual flood. From a wide winding river it spreads gently towards Maun, through tiny channels, before disappearing into the thirstland. The floodwaters link a succession of ever-changing lagoons, islands, grasslands and flooded plains in a mosaic of land and water. The Okavango Delta safari is the ultimate african safari trip. Highlights of a Botswana vacation include fishing on the Chobe River and a mokoro trail in the Moremi Game Reserve.

Geography
Landlocked, Botswana has South Africa as its southern border and Namibia to the west and north. Ngamiland, in the north, is characterised by the unique Okavango Delta. Further south, specially adapted animals survive in the Kalahari desert, while the Chobe River in the north attracts huge herds of elephants. This is a dry arid country with warm, dry winters and hot summers. The Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe lie to the east and can be easily combined in an itinerary.

Time to Travel
Some of the Okavango lodges close for Jan/Feb and March for rest and renovation. This is the wet season, but travel is not unduly discouraged. If you are mot afraid of the rain it is a lovely time to visit. The remainder of the year is fine, with Nov/ Dec being very hot. The peak tourist season is Aug/Sept, with much higher prices. Game viewing is much better in the dry, hot season.

Botswana Specials and Packages
Okavango Delta:

Chiefs Camp:
Fly-in 3 night package. SA Res Special. From R l 2 350.00 pp (2011)

Bains Camp:
Fly-in 3 night package. SA Res Special. From R 12 350.00 pp (2011)

Pom Pom:
Fly-in 3 night package with all meals and scheduled activities. From R 18 200.00 pp (Nov)

Nxamaseri:
Fly-in 3 night package with all meals and laundry services. From R 15 100.00 pp (Sept - Nov)

Xakanaxa:
Fly-in 3 night package with all meals, select drinks & activities. From R 14 900.00pp (Nov)

Chobe:

Chobe Safari Lodge:
Fly-in 3 night package with 2 activities per day. From R 7 500.00 pp

Suvuti:

Suvute Safari Lodge:
Fly-in 3 nights with all meals & scheduled activities. From R 20 990.00 pp

Prices include:

Return flights ex Johannesburg to Botswana

Light aircraft or road transfers to / from the lodge

3 nights accommodation on a full board basis - double or twin occupancy

Game / water activities as per lodge

Price excludes:

Airline taxes

Drinks and items of a personal nature

Travel insurance (recommended)

Suggested Itineraries

We suggest you visit a water camp. It is the waterways that make the Okavango unique. Some water camps do have game, but not all. Ideally, spend a few nights at a water camp and a few at a game camp. If you have time to spare, include the Linyanti, Chobe or desert regions. We tailor-make itineraries to suit your needs.