Okavango Delta, Botswana
Our curated guide to the Okavango in its biggest flood year for decades: mokoro safaris, Moremi Game Reserve, doors-off helicopter flights, camps from budget Maun to Mombo, and the 2026 high-water reports explaining why this season is special.
Curated by Epic Itineraries · 21 saved links · updated 20 July 2026
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Stays (52)
- Duba Plains Camp, Okavango Delta
- Jao Camp, Okavango Delta
- Vumbura Plains, Okavango Delta
- &Beyond Nxabega, Okavango Delta
- &Beyond Sandibe, Okavango Delta
- Abu Camp, Okavango Delta
- Acacia Cottage, Maun
- Atzaró Okavango, Okavango Delta
Areas (35)
- Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Maun, Botswana
- Chobe, Botswana
- Botswana
Sights (20)
- Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana
- Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
- Chief's Island, Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park, Botswana
Food & drink (9)
- Chutney Restaurant, Maun
- French Connection, Maun
- Hilary’s Coffee Shop, Maun
- Il Pomodoro, Maun
Things to do (2)
- Helicopter Horizons, Maun
- Mokoro Canoe Safari, Okavango Delta
Getting around (2)
- Maun airport, Maun
- The Heliport, Maun
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Where this comes from
21 saved links · 9 articles · 4 activities · 4 stays · 3 videos · 1 restaurant · from youtube.com, africageographic.com and 17 more
ArticleThe Okavango Delta at full flood
Rare floodwaters are transforming Botswana’s Okavango Delta into an extraordinary season of water, wildlife and safari exploration
africageographic.com
ArticleThe Delta in motion: What Botswana’s 2026 high-water season means for safari
Explore how Botswana’s 2026 high-water year is reshaping the Okavango Delta and Linyanti, influencing wildlife movement, safari experiences, and ecosystem connectivity.
wildernessdestinations.com
Article2026 Set to be the Best Flood Season in the Okavango Delta in Decades
With heavy regional rains, we are set for large floods in the Okavango Delta in 2026. This year is going to be spectacular in the Delta.
theafricanwild.com
ArticleOkavango Delta Flood 2026: A Big, Beautiful Year Ahead in Botswana
Strong rains in Botswana and Angola point to an exceptional Okavango Delta flood in 2026. Discover what this means for water levels, safari conditions and travel.
okavangodelta.com
ArticleBest time to visit the Okavango Delta | Month-by-month guide
When is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta? Flood levels, wildlife, activities and weather explained month by month.
okavango.com
ArticleOkavango Delta Travel Guide: Best Time To Visit, Costs, And Safari Tips 2026 - Cheetah Safaris
The Okavango Delta travel guide below will help you plan realistically, without being overwhelmed by logistics or costs.
cheetahsafaris.com
ArticleBotswana Safari Cost 2026 – Everything You Need to Know!
The most up-to-date and comprehensive guide available on the topic of Botswana safari costs in 2026. Learn how to get the most for your money!
ellamckendrick.com
ArticleBotswana Self Drive Safari: A Complete Guide To Help You Travel Like A Pro
Botswana self drive safari is an absolute African adventure for those travellers who love to explore on their own terms.
safarihavenbotswana.com
ArticleHow to visit the Okavango Delta on a budget - Alajode
Botswana is one of the most budget-friendly safari destinations - if you know how to do it. Here's how to visit the Okavango Delta on a budget.
alajode.com
ActivityMokoro Canoe Safari, Okavango Delta Experiences | Yellow Zebra Safaris
Explore Botswana's Okavango Delta on a serene mokoro canoe safari. Witness the lily-scattered floodplains and African wildlife on this unique tour.
yellowzebrasafaris.com
ActivityMoremi Game Reserve – Travel Guide, Map & More!
Traveling to Moremi Game Reserve? Use our FREE travel guide and safari reviews to learn about Moremi's wildlife, best time to visit, climate and more!
safaribookings.com
ActivityHome - Helicopter Horizons
Creating priceless experiences. Botswana based Helicopter Horizons offers helicopter flights from Maun across the Okavango Delta
helicopterhorizons.com- Activity
Okavango Delta Helicopter Scenic Flights
Sightseeing flights over the Okavango Delta are a fascinating opportunity to get to know the wildlife of this natural paradise.
info-botswana.com 
StayBest Okavango Luxury Lodges 2026: Editor's Picks & Reviews | ASM
The best Okavango luxury lodges for 2026 — 16 reviewed across ultra-luxury flagships, premium combination camps, and planner-sourced boutique picks with costs.
africansafarimag.com
StayBest Okavango Delta Safari Lodges & Camps | Go2Africa
Considered Africa's Garden of Eden, the Okavango Delta is a paradise for wildlife. Here are our best Okavango Delta lodges and camps in this pristine wilderness.
go2africa.com
StayLuxury Botswana Safari - Duba Plains Camp – Great Plains
The Duba Plains Camp offering the epitome of the luxury Botswana safari is located on a 33,000-hectare private reserve in the Okavango Delta
greatplainsconservation.com
Stay14 Best Accommodation in Maun, Botswana 2025
Check out our handpicked best options for accommodation in Maun, Botswana. We've included B&Bs, lodges, hotels and camping choices.
lifejourney4two.com- Food
7 of the Best Places to Eat in Maun | The Silver Nomad
Maun in Botswana has some amazing places to eat. Excellent for vegetarians, vegans and meat-eaters alike.
thesilvernomad.co.uk 
VideoAnimal Survival in the Okavango (Full Episode) | The Flood | Nat Geo Animals
Full National Geographic episode following how the annual flood transforms the Delta — perfectly matched to the 2026 flood-year story.
youtube.com
VideoThis Is What a Safari in Botswana Is Really Like | Okavango Delta & Savuti
Honest first-person vlog showing what game drives, camps and the daily safari rhythm are actually like on the ground.
youtube.com
VideoAn Unfiltered Immersive Journey Through the Okavango Delta | 360º 4K Video | BBC Earth
BBC Earth's 360-degree 4K immersion in the Delta's waterways — a striking visual taster of peak flood season.
youtube.com
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