Okavango Delta Safari
The world's largest inland delta — a labyrinth of waterways teeming with wildlife.
Exploring the Okavango Delta: Africa's Water Wonderland
The Okavango Delta in Botswana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of Africa's most exclusive safari destinations. This remarkable inland delta, the world's largest, is a testament to nature's ingenuity. Each year, the Okavango River, originating in the Angolan highlands, spills its waters inland, creating a sprawling 20,000 km² oasis within the vast Kalahari Desert. This annual flood, peaking between June and August, transforms the landscape into a mesmerising labyrinth of channels, lagoons, and seasonal islands, drawing an incredible concentration of wildlife.
For our guests, visiting during the flood season offers particularly spectacular experiences, as animals gather around the receding waters, and water-based activities are at their prime. The Delta’s intricate network of waterways, ever-shifting with the seasons, provides a dynamic and ever-changing backdrop to your safari adventure.
Safari Activities Amidst the Channels and Islands
A safari in the Okavango Delta offers a diverse array of activities, blending traditional game viewing with truly immersive water-based explorations. One of the most iconic experiences is a mokoro glide. These traditional dugout canoes, expertly poled by local guides, allow you to silently drift through lily-covered channels, offering an intimate perspective on smaller wildlife and the Delta's rich birdlife. It's a serene and deeply contemplative way to connect with this watery wilderness.
Beyond the waterways, our guests will enjoy exhilarating 4x4 game drives on the Delta's seasonal islands. These drives provide opportunities to track larger predators and witness vast herds in their natural habitat. We also arrange guided walking safaris, offering a chance to appreciate the smaller wonders of the bush, learn about tracking, and understand the intricate ecosystems from a ground-level perspective. For a truly breathtaking overview, optional helicopter flights provide a spectacular aerial perspective, revealing the Delta's incredible fractal patterns and vast scale from above.
Witnessing the Delta's Abundant Wildlife
The Okavango Delta is a magnet for wildlife, supporting an astonishing diversity of species. Our guests frequently encounter truly impressive concentrations of animals. You can expect to see vast herds of elephants, often seen crossing channels or foraging on islands, and large buffalo herds. The Delta is also renowned for its predators, with excellent sightings of lions, leopards, and a healthy population of hippos in the waterways.
Botswana is celebrated for having one of Africa's best populations of the endangered African wild dog, and the Okavango Delta is a prime location to witness these intelligent and highly social hunters in action. From graceful antelopes like red lechwe to a myriad of bird species, the Delta promises a rich tapestry of wildlife encounters.
Choosing Your Delta Experience: Concessions and Camps
The Okavango Delta is divided into various concessions and reserves, each offering a slightly different flavour of safari. Our experts at The Kosher Safari will guide you through selecting the ideal area to match your preferences. Key concessions include the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, known for its exceptional wildlife viewing, and Chief's Island, one of the largest landmasses within the Delta, famed for its predator populations. Other notable areas include the Abu and Jao concessions, both offering exclusive access to prime Delta wilderness.
