Okavango Delta & Moremi Safari
The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari destinations, a vast wilderness of waterways, lagoons, islands and floodplains in the heart of Botswana.
Together with the Moremi Game Reserve, the Delta offers exceptional wildlife viewing in beautifully varied landscapes, with opportunities for game drives, traditional mokoro excursions and boat safaris. Elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and an incredible variety of birdlife are among the highlights.
Overview
The Okavango Delta’s winding waterways, floodplains and islands create an extraordinary habitat for wildlife. Elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and many species of antelope can be seen across this remarkable wilderness.
A safari in the Okavango Delta offers a wonderful variety of experiences. Explore the waterways by traditional mokoro, enjoy guided game drives and nature walks, or take a boat safari through the channels and lagoons.
The combination of abundant wildlife, beautiful scenery and spectacular sunsets makes the Delta particularly rewarding for photography.
For excellent big-game viewing, the Moremi Game Reserve and Khwai areas combine beautifully with the waterways of the Delta and offer some of Botswana’s finest safari experiences.
Fascinating Facts
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The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland delta systems, spreading across a vast area of northern Botswana.
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Each year, floodwaters travel from the Angolan highlands into the Delta, transforming the landscape into a spectacular network of channels, lagoons and islands.
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The Delta supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, hippo and hundreds of bird species.
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Moremi Game Reserve protects a large part of the eastern Okavango Delta and is renowned for exceptional year-round wildlife viewing.
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The Okavango Delta was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 because of its exceptional natural importance.










