Wildlife & landscape
Elephant, buffalo, red lechwe, hippo, crocodile, predators and exceptional birdlife occupy permanent swamp, seasonal floodplain and islands.
Safari Place
Okavango Delta
An inland delta spreads seasonal floodwater across channels, islands, floodplains and dryland within the Kalahari Basin.
Wildlife highlights
Elephant
Signature
Red Lechwe
Signature
Hippopotamus
Signature
African Wild Dog
Signature
Buffalo
Common
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Nile Crocodile
Common
Okavango Delta and nearby Safari geography
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Safari PlaceGateway Home Base
Why safari here?
Its annual flood arrives during Botswana's dry season, reversing normal seasonal expectations and shaping movement by water and air.
When to go
Flood extent and timing vary annually. Dry-season flood can favor water access while green-season rains change wildlife and road conditions.
Gateway & getting there
Maun is the main air and road gateway; many inner-delta areas require light aircraft, boat or mokoro rather than roads.
Typical visit
Usually three or more nights; transfers are part of the geography.
Nearby Safari geography
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Safari landscape and people
Bayei, Hambukushu and other delta communities have distinct relationships with water, fishing, cattle and tourism.