OKAVANGO DELTA

Traditional mokoro ride with guide among papyrus reeds in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

A living mosaic of lagoons, palm islands and floodplains, the Okavango Delta draws wildlife to its seasonal waters. Drift by mokoro at dawn, boat quiet channels by day, and explore dry islands for predators at dusk, Africa’s great wetland safari, reimagined in one extraordinary wilderness.

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Walking safari at Vumbura Plains approaching a giraffe among riverine woodland, Okavango Delta

QUICK FACTS
16,000 km² delta
400+ bird species
Mokoro channels
Lion & wild dog
Seasonal floods

Hippos surfacing near a small boat on an Okavango Delta water safari, Vumbura region
Private deck with swinging daybed overlooking floodplains at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

Waterways, Islands & Predators

At dawn, slip through lily‑dotted channels by mokoro from Xaranna or Nxabega; by afternoon, track lions and wild dogs on dry islands near Chitabe and Qorokwe. Retreat to Sandibe or Vumbura Plains as the floodplains glow and elephants wade home.

Experiences & Highlights

Expect Mokoro and Boating Safaris, Photography Safaris, Heli Tours over glittering waterways, and Cultural Experiences with community partnerships. Add Romantic Escapes, Luxury Honeymoons, and Family adventures with stargazing, Fishing Safaris and alfresco bush dining, perfectly paired with Luxury Tented Camp comfort across NOMARA partner camps.

Okavango Delta lioness grooming her cub in golden light, Botswana
Sunset boat cruise on the Okavango Delta near Nxabega Tented Camp, Botswana

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