Okavango Delta

'A magical water world set in a lush environment, the Delta, in the midst of the Kalahari, is Africa's largest and most beautiful oasis. Here the desert thirst is locally quenched in a blue-green wilderness of fresh water, with emerald reed beds and towering trees'

Size & Location: 15 000km² of meandering waterways in Northern Botswana near Maun
When to visit the Delta: Nov - March (animals conceive in hot, rainy season), April - Oct (dry)
Climate: Avg. temperatures range from about 14°C (Jan) to 24°C (July)
Rainfall: 525mm per annum varying
Altitude: 930m - 1000m above sea level
Map: Map of the Okavango

PARK INFORMATION:

A magical water world set in a lush environment, the Delta, in the midst of the Kalahari, is Africa's largest and most beautiful oasis. Here the desert thirst is locally quenched in a blue-green wilderness of fresh water, with emerald reed beds and towering trees. The crystalline waters spreading into flood plains, lily ponds and papyrus swamps are unique in Africa, and the world. The fast flowing Okavango river transforms the desert into lush waterways, lagoons and fast and slow flowing rivers to create a wonderful haven for all forms of wildlife. The visitor can glide silently through the clear waters in mokoro canoes absorbing the scenery.

Fishing, mokoro trips along the channel and game viewing is offered. Open to visitors throughout the year, offers a chance to see antelope of almost every kind, from buffalo, wildebeest, and kudu, to sable, roan and impala. These dense concentrations of game are closely accompanied by the predator families: lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, and wild dog.

Inhabiting the waters of the Delta are an estimated 35 million fish of almost 80 species. Birds are everywhere from the majestic fish eagles, exotic herons, brightly coloured bee-eaters and even rarities like the slaty egrets and Pel's fishing owl.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:
» Poling in a dugout canoe (mokoro) through lagoons crammed with water lilies, hippos and wildlife
» Fishing in the Delta (for the prized Tigerfish and Bream)
» Exceptional wildlife and abundant birdlife

ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES OKAVANGO DELTA
GAME AND SAFARI LODGES	SAFARIS AND TOURS
CAMP OKAVANGO	XIGERA MOKORO TRAIL
XUGANA ISLAND LODGE	CLASSIC OKAVANGO SAFARI
VUMBURA CAMP	STANDARD OKAVANGO SAFARI
KWETSANI CAMP	PANS, SANDS AND RIVERS
JACANA CAMP	GREEN DESERT EXPEDITION
TUBU TREE CAMP	MIGRATION ROUTES
SANDIBE SAFARI LODGE	HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTSWANA SAFARI
STANLEY'S CAMP	LIVINGSTONE SAFARI
SANDIBE SAFARI LODGE	THE GREAT WILDERNESS JOURNEY
OKAVANGO DELTA ACCOMMODATION	UNTAMED LANDS