Overview
The 800-mile-long Okavango—the river that never finds the sea—is rightfully considered one of the most incredible wilderness sanctuaries in Africa. Its inland delta system is the largest in the world, 8,000 square miles filled with water channels, lagoons, swamps, and islands. Apart from the outstanding beauty of the wetland habitat, this unique area supports and sustains a huge diversity of fauna and flora so that game viewing is excellent throughout the year, with elephants congregating along the lagoons and waterways and impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, zebra, giraffe, sable, and buffalo found on the game-rich floodplains, along with their predators—lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Okavango Delta Safari
Arrive in Maun, Botswana, and fly by charter flight to your lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta. From camp, enjoy gameviewing by mokoro (dugout canoe—subject to water levels), on foot, as well as day and night drives. Overnight at Baines or Stanley’s, both intimate safari camps with lavishly appointed tents and great views. Each camp offers excellent gameviewing, with a chance to see a wide variety of big game including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and the rare and elusive wild dog. The choice of camp depends upon availability during your preferred safari dates. Overnight at camp...BLD
Okavango Delta Safari - Day 1
Stanley's Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Set on the southern tip of Chief’s Island in the Okavango’s Moremi Game Reserve, Stanley’s features ten individually designed safari tents decorated with African antiques and modern designs inspired by the surrounding scenic floodplains. Each tent offers en-suite facilities and a private balcony with comfy hammocks and chairs where guests can enjoy a cocktail before dinner in the elegant, open-air dining room. The main building, which includes a bar, library, and lounge, is on raised decking and offers extensive views across the savanna, and there’s a small swimming pool. The lodge was built to the highest ecological standards in order to protect the area around it, which is rich in wildlife—you just might find an elephant taking a bath right outside your tent!
Baines' Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Set in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve and surrounded by glorious waterscapes, this intimate camp has just six en-suite tented bedrooms set on elevated platforms along the Boro River. After a day of game viewing, take a dip in the infinity pool, then relax in hammocks in the shade. The four-poster beds are on wheels, so they can be rolled out on your private deck for a night under the star-filled sky, and you can also soak in your own private, outdoor tub—a unique star bath.
Days 2-3
Okavango Delta Safari
On a typical day, enjoy morning nature walks, mokoro rides, and game drives by 4WD vehicle, returning to camp for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, head out again for more gameviewing, and perhaps enjoy a night drive after dinner. Your guides are the key to understanding the intricacies of this unique ecosystem, adept at sharing their knowledge with passion and humor. Overnights at camp...BLD
Okavango Delta Safari - Days 2-3
Stanley's Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Set on the southern tip of Chief’s Island in the Okavango’s Moremi Game Reserve, Stanley’s features ten individually designed safari tents decorated with African antiques and modern designs inspired by the surrounding scenic floodplains. Each tent offers en-suite facilities and a private balcony with comfy hammocks and chairs where guests can enjoy a cocktail before dinner in the elegant, open-air dining room. The main building, which includes a bar, library, and lounge, is on raised decking and offers extensive views across the savanna, and there’s a small swimming pool. The lodge was built to the highest ecological standards in order to protect the area around it, which is rich in wildlife—you just might find an elephant taking a bath right outside your tent!
Baines' Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights)
Set in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve and surrounded by glorious waterscapes, this intimate camp has just six en-suite tented bedrooms set on elevated platforms along the Boro River. After a day of game viewing, take a dip in the infinity pool, then relax in hammocks in the shade. The four-poster beds are on wheels, so they can be rolled out on your private deck for a night under the star-filled sky, and you can also soak in your own private, outdoor tub—a unique star bath.
Day 4
Depart
Fly by charter to either Maun, Botswana, or Kasane, Botswana (with a two-hour road transfer to Livingstone, Zambia). Depart on homeward-bound flights...B
