Okavango Delta

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When planning your Okavango Delta safari, there's sure to be one word on your lips, 'mokoro'. Many water-based lodges offer a scenic ride on these traditional dugout canoes, where you'll depart in the early morning or late afternoon to traverse the liquid passageways with your guide at the helm. No one knows the Delta better! Take this time away from the rumble of a 4x4 to spot the smaller creatures of the Delta, from tiny, emerald frogs clinging to the reeds and vivid birdlife flitting…

Africa's most spectacular water system comes to life in a new photography book

Starry night sky over swamp, Okavango Delta, Botswana, Limpopo, South Africa, 8265426e832113441101c6eaef125b53 10a4e2abe7888c7c9e20775f8f7bc173

Lions in Botswana’s Okavango Delta Photographed by Beverly Joubert

Camping in Botswana takes you to the country's heart and frees up cash to do the cool stuff, like taking a scenic hour flight over the Okavango Delta.

By foot, boat and mokoro canoe, Alex Postman embarks on an epic journey across the delicate and near-miraculous water world of Botswana’s Okavango Delta

Nestled in the heart of Botswana lies one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, the Okavango Delta. Known for its unparalleled biodiversity and stunning landscapes, the Okavango Delta is a premier safari destination that offers a truly unique and immersive wildlife experience.🦛 Deciding when the right time to travel on safari heavily depends on your to-do list. To help determine what season fits your traveling wants and needs, read this week’s blog about the Okavango Delta on…