Botswana travel guide
What to see in the Okavango Delta
A maze of channels and islands in the Kalahari, a World Heritage Site, explored by mokoro.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to November
Okavango Delta highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Mokoro trip
A traditional canoe through the papyrus.
- Moremi Game Reserve
Safari in the delta.
- Scenic flight
By light aircraft or helicopter.
- Walking safari
Across the islands.
- Luxury camps
Reachable only by light aircraft.
Day trips from the Okavango Delta
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Okavango Delta
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Okavango Delta are from April to November.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from December to March
Rainy season
From December to March it rains, it’s hot and the animals spread out; some camps close.
What to do: The best time is June to October, when the delta is full and wildlife gathers at the waterholes.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the safari camp or a local restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Botswana guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Okavango Delta
What to see in the Okavango Delta?
Mokoro trip, Moremi Game Reserve, Scenic flight, Walking safari and Luxury camps.
What to see in the Okavango Delta in one day?
Don’t miss Mokoro trip, Moremi Game Reserve, Scenic flight, Walking safari and Luxury camps. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Okavango Delta?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Okavango Delta are from April to November.
What day trips can you take from the Okavango Delta?
The delta by mokoro.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.