Okavango Delta

As one of the most exclusive wilderness destinations around Botswana and in the world, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is the backdrop to wild Africa’s grand spectacle, presenting unparalleled wilderness experiences in a serene inland delta unlike anywhere else on Earth. A journey inside this renowned African interior pristine, is like no other and does encompass vast wetlands and expansive drylands. Visitors traverse the Delta’s meandering waterways, passing palm- and papyrus-fringed islands, thick woodland, resplendent with lush vegetation, and teeming with diverse and rare wildlife.

As the largest intact inland delta in the world, fed by the Okavango River, originating in the Angolan Highlands to the north and often referred to as the ‘jewel’ of the Kalahari, with three main geographical areas: The Panhandle, The Delta and Drylands

The diversity and numbers of animals and birdlife are staggering with a recent overview of the Okavango region recording 122 species of mammals including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile, rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, and caracal amongst others, 71 species of fish, 444 species of bird, 64 species of reptiles and 1,300 species of flowering plants. A successful rhino re-introduction programme in the Okavango now puts White Rhino’s population at approximately 35 and Black Rhino at 4. Some of wildlife varieties are rare and endangered. However, game viewing can be seasonal, depending on the time of year and subsequent water and food availability.

Why specially visit Okavango Delta. The abundance of water and food attracts all manner of wildlife in a concentrated area and in their wake, guests lucky enough to embark on this safari undoubtedly get to witness this unspoilt wilderness. The game reserve never feels crowded and thus offers a taste of true nature.