Month
Okavango Delta
Major International Airports
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Maun International Airport (MUB)
Other Regional Airports
Francistown Airport (FRW)
Kasane Airport (BBK)
Travel time from airport
Several Delta Lodges
10-60 min
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Maun
Francistown
Kasane
Makgadikgadi Pans
Endless salt silence. Meerkats greet sunrise, stars blaze fiercely – cosmic, ancient soul-shift
Moremi
Okavango's untamed soul. Predator drama ignites, waterways whisper – pure, wild Botswana magic
Chobe
Where mighty elephant herds roam and lions roar. Feel Botswana’s wild pulse at sundown
Kasane
Safari energy buzzes, elephant traffic flows, river cruises thrill – Botswana’s wild gateway pulses
Okavango Delta
Glide through liquid wilderness. Hippos serenade, lions roar – pure, untamed magic unfolds
Maun
Botswana’s dusty-chic safari pulse. Feel wilderness whispers whilst boarding flights to Okavango magic
About Okavango Delta
Your Liquid Wild Dream Unfolds
Swap solid ground for liquid magic. The Okavango Delta isn’t just a destination; it’s a mesmerising, life-affirming experience. Imagine a vast, pristine wilderness where crystal-clear channels weave through papyrus reeds and floodplains, thrumming with life. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is Botswana’s crowning jewel, a watery Eden accessible to every dreamer with Only Afrika.
Highlights
Activities That Define the Dream
Glide by Mokoro: Drift silently in a traditional dugout canoe, poled by expert guides, past lily pads and elephants drinking mere metres away. Pure serenity.
Game Drives & Walking Safaris: Track lion, leopard, buffalo, and rare wild dog on palm islands. Feel the bush crackle underfoot.
Motorboat Safaris: Explore deeper channels, spotting hippos loudly announcing your arrival and crocs basking on banks.
Birdwatching Bliss: Over 400 species – from jewel-like malachite kingfishers to majestic fish eagles – create a feathered symphony.
Wildlife Wonderland
This is nature’s grand theatre. Witness vast elephant herds, graceful giraffe, dazzling zebra migrations (seasonal), and predators on the prowl. Hippos snort and grunt constantly – your watery welcome committee.
Accommodation For Every Explorer
From luxury lodges with plunge pools overlooking hippo lagoons to comfortable tented camps nestled on remote islands and value-focused mobile safaris, the Delta offers stays as unique as your dream. Fall asleep to the roar of lions and wake to the call of the African fish eagle.
Why Only Afrika Makes Your Delta Dream Reality
The Okavango is vast and seasonal. Our knowledgeable consultants cut through the complexity. We match you to the perfect camp and activities for your budget and style – whether it’s high-end exclusivity or incredible mid-market value. We handle the logistics (including scenic light aircraft transfers deep into the Delta), so you simply soak up the magic.
This isn’t just a holiday; it’s immersion in Earth’s most extraordinary wetland. Let the Delta’s liquid heart beat with yours. Where will your Okavango dream take you? Only Afrika knows the way.
Okavango Delta Weather
January
33 C°
19 C°
8
14
February
32 C°
19 C°
8
12
March
32 C°
18 C°
8
10
April
31 C°
15 C°
9
4
May
28 C°
10 C°
10
1
June
26 C°
7 C°
10
0
July
26 C°
6 C°
10
0
August
29 C°
9 C°
10
0
September
33 C°
14 C°
10
1
October
35 C°
18 C°
9
4
November
34 C°
19 C°
8
10
December
33 C°
19 C°
8
12
More Info
Seasonal Secrets
Flood Season (Jun-Aug):
- Peak water levels – mokoro (canoe) safaris at their best
- Chilly mornings (6-9°C) – pack fleeces + bush jackets
- 10 hours sunshine – golden light for photography
Green Season (Dec-Mar):
- Lush landscapes + migratory bird bonanza (400+ species!)
- Afternoon thunderstorms – dramatic skies but muddy roads
- Baby animals galore – predator action intensifies
Shoulder Seasons (Apr-May/Sep-Nov):
- Best value – lower rates, fewer visitors
- Comfortable temps – ideal for walking safaris
- Epic sunsets – smoke from controlled burns creates fiery skies
June is safari gold:
- Floodwaters meet dry land, forcing wildlife onto islands. Pack binoculars AND warm gloves! – Only Afrika Delta Tip
Accommodation
Xugana Island Lodge
Waterbed paradise. Glide through liquid sapphire in a mokoro, then nap in a thatched nest above whispering reeds. Warning: Kingfishers may judge your paddling skills.
Oddballs’ Enclave
Quirk central. Helicopter hops to remote islands, no Wi-Fi, all vibes. Where ‘bush TV’ (the campfire) streams the best stories. Eccentric by design.
Khwai Leadwood Lodge
Sleep where elephants polish the trees. Bushveld chic meets Hemingway-esque romance – sundowner in hand, hyenas giggling in the dark. Your ‘wild’ side called; it wants a gin & tonic.
Kwetsani Camp
Treetop tango in the Okavango. Five suites floating in a palm forest – where you breakfast with lemongrass-scented breezes and lechwe antelope applaud your life choices.
Tubu Tree Camp
Stilted romance above hippo highways. Canopied beds, star showers, and resident honey badgers who DGAF. Your soul just sighed, didn’t it?
Little Tubu
Tubu’s sassier sister. Intimate, exclusive, and unapologetically glam. Where bush brunches last till noon and leopards photobomb your proposal. #NoFilterNeeded
Kanana Camp
Hidden water world. Sleep among papyrus, glide past heron ballerinas, and spot rare sitatunga antelope. The Delta’s secret garden – shhh.
Chief’s Camp
Moremi’s crown jewel. Where buffalo herds are your neighbours, leopard sightings are breakfast chat, and your butler knows your G&T order. Chiefly decadence.
Elephant Pan Tented Camp
Luxury in the wild’s palm-fringed pocket. Tents with copper tubs overlooking elephant mud spas. Where ‘roughing it’ means forgetting your second dessert.
Sable Alley
Khwai’s cool kid. Lagoon-facing suites, cycling with giraffes, and fireside Negronis. Design-forward, wildlife-backward (literally – elephants stroll past).
Delta Camp
Original Okavango magic. Thatched treehouses, walking safaris since ‘76, and fish eagles as your wake-up call. Timeless, untamed, utterly glorious. Quintessential Okavango.
Sango Safari Camp
Khwai’s hidden heartbeat. Canoe by moonlight, track wild dogs at dawn, and nap in hammocks serenaded by frogs. Unscripted, unfiltered Africa.
Oddballs’ Camp
Oddballs’ OG rebel. Mokoro-only access, bucket showers, and skybeds for meteor showers. Adventure stripped back – with a cold St Louis in hand.
Khwai Guest House
Private bush pad for your wolf pack. DIY braais, star baths, and hyena nightcaps. Where ‘home’ has elephants in the garden and no Wi-Fi passwords.
Sable Alley
Khwai’s cool kid. Lagoon-facing suites, cycling with giraffes, and fireside Negronis. Design-forward, wildlife-backward (literally – elephants stroll past).
Elephant Pan Tented Camp
Luxury in the wild’s palm-fringed pocket. Tents with copper tubs overlooking elephant mud spas. Where ‘roughing it’ means forgetting your second dessert.
Chief’s Camp
Moremi’s crown jewel. Where buffalo herds are your neighbours, leopard sightings are breakfast chat, and your butler knows your G&T order. Chiefly decadence.
Kanana Camp
Hidden water world. Sleep among papyrus, glide past heron ballerinas, and spot rare sitatunga antelope. The Delta’s secret garden – shhh.
Little Tubu
Tubu’s sassier sister. Intimate, exclusive, and unapologetically glam. Where bush brunches last till noon and leopards photobomb your proposal. #NoFilterNeeded
Tubu Tree Camp
Stilted romance above hippo highways. Canopied beds, star showers, and resident honey badgers who DGAF. Your soul just sighed, didn’t it?
Kwetsani Camp
Treetop tango in the Okavango. Five suites floating in a palm forest – where you breakfast with lemongrass-scented breezes and lechwe antelope applaud your life choices.
Xugana Island Lodge
Waterbed paradise. Glide through liquid sapphire in a mokoro, then nap in a thatched nest above whispering reeds. Warning: Kingfishers may judge your paddling skills.
Sango Safari Camp
Khwai’s hidden heartbeat. Canoe by moonlight, track wild dogs at dawn, and nap in hammocks serenaded by frogs. Unscripted, unfiltered Africa.
Delta Camp
Original Okavango magic. Thatched treehouses, walking safaris since ‘76, and fish eagles as your wake-up call. Timeless, untamed, utterly glorious. Quintessential Okavango.
Khwai Leadwood Lodge
Sleep where elephants polish the trees. Bushveld chic meets Hemingway-esque romance – sundowner in hand, hyenas giggling in the dark. Your ‘wild’ side called; it wants a gin & tonic.
Khwai Guest House
Private bush pad for your wolf pack. DIY braais, star baths, and hyena nightcaps. Where ‘home’ has elephants in the garden and no Wi-Fi passwords.
Oddballs’ Camp
Oddballs’ OG rebel. Mokoro-only access, bucket showers, and skybeds for meteor showers. Adventure stripped back – with a cold St Louis in hand.
Oddballs’ Enclave
Quirk central. Helicopter hops to remote islands, no Wi-Fi, all vibes. Where ‘bush TV’ (the campfire) streams the best stories. Eccentric by design.