Boat safari in the Okavango Delta
Travel through the waterways of the Okavango Delta on a boat safari, exploring the papyrus reeds and hippo habitats with your guide. The smooth ride offers a soothing alternative to time spent in a vehicle. Always subject to water levels.
Area
Okavango Delta and Moremi
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
The permanent and semi-permanent waterways of the Delta offer a superb experience when explored by boat and allow you to cover greater distances than when in a mokoro. Your guide will lead you through the waterways, watching wildlife on the islands from a different perspective. Often, you'll encounter animals such as elephants, which come to the shore to drink, offering endless photographic opportunities.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourLimitless Botswana
This is the ultimate luxury safari experience. Travel by private jet to Botswana’s most luxurious lodges in incredible first-class game viewing areas, all with immaculate service, prestigious game drives and expert private guides. This, along with an abundance of beautiful scenery and the immense diversity of wildlife, you will be awe-struck by the stunning Okavango Delta, Selinda Reserve and unique eco-system of the Moremi, offering the most magical experience for your family and friends.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationZarafa Camp
Situated in The Selinda, a 1,350km private reserve that straddles the Selinda Spillway, Zarafa Camp (which was Zibalianja) offers just four vast and airy luxury tented rooms all set on polished, raised wooden decks with en-suite, open air bathrooms.
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View AccommodationShinde
Shinde sits on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta. It is an intimate camp located on the edge of Shinde Lagoon which is teeming with animals and birds. Activities include day and night game drives and bush walks.
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View AccommodationMombo Camp
One of the more luxurious camps in Botswana, Mombo has just nine beautifully appointed tented rooms overlooking a floodplain in the Okavango Delta, surrounded by some of Botswana's best game in a totally pristine area.
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View AccommodationMacatoo Camp
Set in the depths of the Okavango Delta, Macatoo Camp offers simple but comfortable tented rooms and exhilarating rides into the bush accompanied by your expert guide from African Horseback Safaris to get up close to the game.
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View AccommodationSitatunga Private Island
Soak up the endless tranquillity at this exclusive camp on a private island in the enchanting waterways of the Okavango Delta. With just three tented suites, one offering the ultimate in quiet seclusion, this is an idyllic spot to relish a ‘wet’ safari.
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View AccommodationXigera Safari Lodge
Nestled in a magnificent riverine forest overlooking crystal clear waterways so characteristic of the Delta, Xigera Safari Lodge epitomises the region providing a tranquil Delta experience in a truly exceptional, luxurious lodge.
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View Accommodation4 Rivers
4 Rivers is a brand new camp from Kwando opening in June 2023. Overlooking a permanent lagoon in Botswana's Okavango Delta and scattered under the shade of ancient trees, guests can relish in the joy of a truly wild safari on this huge private concession.
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View AccommodationLittle Mombo
One of the most luxurious camps in Botswana, Little Mombo has just three beautifully appointed tented rooms overlooking a floodplain in the Okavango Delta and offers the highest standards of guiding and service in a remote and pristine location.
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View Accommodation&Beyond Savute Under Canvas
Savute Under Canvas is a luxury mobile tented camp in a remote corner of the Chobe National Park, where the game viewing is phenomenal. With five tented rooms, Savute Under Canvas is ideal for anyone looking for a unique and traditional safari experience.
More Experiences in This Area
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View ExperienceGame drives in the Okavango
One of the best ways to see the big game of Botswana's Okavango Delta is on a game drive with a knowledgeable guide. Explore in open-sided vehicles to maximise your viewing opportunities, this is a truly wildlife rich environment.
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View ExperienceGame Drives in Botswana
Viewing wildlife from a vehicle is the best way to get up close to big game. Allow your professional safari guide to cover ground to guarantee you some unforgettable sightings in Africa's premier safari destination.
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View ExperienceFishing in the Okavango
Fishing trips offer visitors to Botswana an opportunity to enjoy a different safari experience. In many areas the fishing is fantastic, you'll also enjoy fantastic wildlife and birdlife over your time on the water. NB not available within national parks.
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View ExperienceActivities at Tuludi
Located in the game rich Mababe Private Reserve, the perfect destination for those seeking to explore the Delta in search of game and some beautiful scenery.
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