Top Safari Experiences In Okavango Delta

There’s magic that happens in Botswana when the sun beats down the rugged terrain in its dry season; yet an inland river system swells and thrives, attracting animals and birds alike to quench their thirst, hunt, and survive. Dry meets wet: this contrasting ecosystem is what sets Okavango Delta apart. The water is drainage from the rainy season from the highlands of neighboring Angola.

Approximately 11 cubic kilometers of water traverses more than a thousand miles year after year, making its way into Botswana, creating the world’s largest inland delta system, just slightly larger than the state of Connecticut. So even when Mother Nature deprives the flora, animals, and people of water from the sky in Botswana’s fiery dry season, she supplies relief from the land. The result is an ecosystem so unique that it cannot and should not be missed if you are a safari enthusiast.

It’s no secret that Africa is rich in wonderful safari destinations and experiences. But no other African safari destination comes close to providing the multitude of perspectives that Botswana provides in the stunning Okavango Delta. 

There are many ways to experience the sheer magic of the region. Here are my top six safari perspectives of the delta.

Get a bird’s eye view of the delta

Small charter planes carrying a handful of passengers fly guests in and out of an array of safari camps throughout the Okavango Delta. In many cases, it’s the only truly feasible way to get to these secluded locations. These flights are a logistical necessity, but they offer a fantastic perspective of the terrain that you are entering or leaving.

Whether you’re observing the red grounds from the fallen leaves of a sea of ragged mopane trees, or the web of trails weaving throughout the bush from migrating elephants traveling in search of watering holes, or endless island oases created by termites, you’ll see how the animals in the Okavango Delta co-exist in harmony with nature, from this perspective.

Flights can range from twenty minutes to over an hour. During this period, you’ll get a chance to spot giraffes, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, ostriches, elephants, and much more. You’ll also witness the land changing from expansive and desolate to lush and vibrant green as you travel deeper into the heart of the delta. 

Go on exciting game drives

You can experience a game drive on almost any safari. However, game drives in the Okavango Delta are special. From a distance, the land appears flat….