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Okavango Delta - World Heritage Site in Botswana | Wildlife

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Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Unique wetland ecosystem

World Heritage SiteManaged by Government

Best season

Dry season

Key activities

Mokoro trips and fishing

Accommodation types

Luxury camps

Access

Private Bookings Required

Price range

Moderate (R1500-3000/day)

Tourism rating

Premier

Stay in & near Okavango Delta

Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.

Duke's Camp

Duke's Camp is one of the newest and most exciting camps to open in Botswana. From the creators of the world famous Jack's Camp in the Kalahari comes this super stylish and luxurious camp in the Okavango Delta. Set on an 89,000 hectare concession adjoining the Moremi Game Reserve, the camp offers 8 canvas safari suites with vintage safari aesthetic featuring plush fabrics, Persian rugs, and hand-carved four-poster beds. Named in honor of Sarefo "Duke" Sarefo, the custodian of this 220,000-acre wilderness. Opened in 2022.

Elephant Pan

Elephant Pan is located in the heart of the Okavango Delta and is renowned for its spectacular elephant sightings at the waterhole. The camp offers comfortable accommodation with views over the pan, where elephants congregate especially during the dry season. A hide allows for close-up viewing and photography.

Manyoni Game Reserve

Manyoni Private Game Reserve is one of the largest privately-owned reserves in Kwazulu-Natal. This 23,000-hectare reserve is the product of 17 dedicated landowners who dropped their fences in 2004 to create one contiguous protected area for our wildlife. The selection of the area as a potential release site for the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project was a major driving factor in the establishment of Manyoni. In 2005, the newly established reserve was confirmed as a release site by the WWF and a founder population of black rhino were released into their new home.

North Island Okavango

North Island Okavango is situated on a private island in the NG23A concession on the northern fringes of the Okavango Delta, just northwest of Duba Plains and Vumbura. Opened in June 2023 to rave reviews and winner of Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2024 for Best New Hotels. The camp features 7 spacious tented suites (including 1 family suite), each offering 140 square metres of indoor and outdoor space. Shaded by mature trees including ebony, leadwood, mangosteen and wild fig, the suites overlook a hippo-filled lagoon. Each suite has a private plunge pool and sunken sundeck, fireplace and air-conditioning, enormous indoor shower, freestanding bathtub with bath salts, twin basins, outdoor shower, hairdryer, safe, yoga mats and skipping rope. The family suite has two identical bedrooms flanking a larger central lounge with dining table and larger plunge pool. Spa treatments available in-suite.

Duke's East

Duke's East offers four spacious canvas safari suites, each carefully positioned to offer unforgettable views of the Okavango Delta. Well suited for families and exclusive use groups, this is an ideal camp combining comfort, excellent guiding and an epic wildlife experience. A sister camp to Duke's Camp, it shares the same vintage safari aesthetic and high-quality guiding.

Mokolwane

Mokolwane is an exclusive-use camp situated in the Okavango Delta's 180,000-hectare Xudum concession - the only camp in this vast private wilderness. This intimate property gained international recognition as the filming location for the acclaimed Netflix documentary "Living With Leopards," which was shot in the surrounding wild terrain. Perfect for groups or families seeking privacy and personalized service, the camp can be booked in its entirety, allowing guests to set their own schedule and enjoy a truly private safari experience with dedicated staff and guides. The exclusive Xudum concession offers premier wildlife viewing with a particular focus on leopard observation.

Tawana

Set amid the pristine landscapes of Botswana's iconic Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana offers an unrivalled discovery of the Okavango Delta. Standing in harmony with the lush forests and grasslands that line the banks of the perennial Gomoti River, this luxury camp features 8 spacious suites including 3 family rooms, each approximately 100-130 square metres with private plunge pools, outdoor salas, and stunning river views. The camp is entirely unfenced, allowing wildlife to wander freely through the grounds - creating unforgettable moments where animals pass almost unaware of your presence. This is a place where the romance of a contemporary safari camp meets unforgettable wilderness experiences. Operating in partnership with Chief Tawana Moremi, the camp is dedicated to preserving the ecosystem and celebrating the cultural heritage of the region. The camp is 100% solar powered with 24-hour electricity, and features a spa, 16-metre lap pool, gym, wood-fired pizza oven, walk-in wine bar, and curated library. Opened in 2024, Tawana seamlessly complements its equally luxurious sister camps Tuludi and North Island.

Duke East

Exclusive-use villa adjacent to Duke's Camp offering private safari experience with dedicated guide and vehicle in the Okavango Delta.

Official information

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