itinerary

Classic Botswana

location

The Okavango Delta

duration

5 nights from £2,649 per person

This itinerary has you enjoy 5-nights in the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most pristine wildlife regions. Stay at both Kanana and Shinde, which are located in their own private concessions where you can venture out on game drives, guided walks, mokoro trips, tiger fishing excursions or even helicopter flights!

The Okavango Delta

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Want to see more? Consider adding time at Chobe National Park, the Victoria Falls, the Kalahari or the Makgadikgadi Pans.

Highlights

Explore the Okavanago delta's waterways in traditional dugout canoes called mokoros.
Experience incredible wildlife encounters, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions and leopards.
Take guided walks through the delta's islands and floodplains to observe flora and fauna up close.
The Okavango Delta is a paradise for bird enthusiasts with over 400 bird species.
Learn about the indigenous cultures of the region by visiting local villages and interacting with the communities.
Enjoy fishing excursions in the delta's waterways, where you can catch species like tilapia, catfish, and tigerfish.
Take a scenic helicopter or small plane flight over the delta to appreciate its vastness and beauty from above.
Embark on guided night drives to spot nocturnal animals such as hyenas, genets, and owls.

Itinerary

Arrive

Maun Airport

Day

Kanana

Okavango Delta

Botswana

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Kanana is a hidden jewel located on a private concession in the southwest of the Okavango Delta. The area encompasses a necklace of islands dotted with palms, figs, ebony and knobthorn, and is home to a myriad of birds, plants and animals.

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Shinde

Okavango Delta

Botswana

Shinde is an iconic camp and one of the very first to be built in Botswana. Nestled on a lush palm island in the Northern Eastern edge of the Okavango Delta, it's fantastic location allows you to do both land and water throughout the year - which is a huge draw.

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Depart

Maun Airport

What you'll see

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When to go

Temp

31°C

Rain

110MM

This month is part of the rainy season, so expect warm temperatures and occasional heavy rain. The green season brings lush vegetation, and it's a great time for birdwatching. However, some areas may be inaccessible due to flooding.

Temp

31°C

Rain

95MM

Similar to January, with continued rainfall. Birdwatching remains excellent, and many animals give birth during this period.

Temp

28°C

Rain

65MM

The rainy season starts to taper off, and temperatures remain warm. This is the calving season for many herbivores, leading to increased predator activity.

Temp

26°C

Rain

22MM

The end of the rainy season with temperatures beginning to drop. The landscape is still lush, and many animals have young offspring.

Temp

25°C

Rain

8MM

The dry season begins with cooler temperatures. This is a great time for wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around waterholes. The bush is still a little thick and green.

Temp

24°C

Rain

1MM

Dry and cool, with chilly mornings. The start of the peak safari season as wildlife congregates around waterholes.

Temp

24°C

Rain

1MM

Dry and cool, with clear skies. Excellent game viewing continues. It's the peak of the dry season.

Temp

26°C

Rain

3MM

Similar to July, with very little rainfall. Prime time for wildlife watching as animals gather around permanent water.

Temp

27°C

Rain

5MM

Temperatures start to pick up while conditions are still perfect. Wildlife is still abundant, and this is a good time for birdwatching.

Temp

30°C

Rain

17MM

Hot temperatures as the dry season progresses. Water sources start to diminish, leading to concentrated wildlife around the remaining waterholes.

Temp

31°C

Rain

43MM

Hot and dry conditions prevail. Game viewing is excellent, as animals congregate around the remaining water sources.

Temp

31°C

Rain

79MM

Hot temperatures with the possibility of brief afternoon thunderstorms. Wildlife viewing is still good, and migratory birds are present.

Pricing and inclusions

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January & February

£3,202.00 per adult sharing

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March to May & November

£4,583.00 per adult sharing

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June to October

£5,825.00 per adult sharing

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December

£2,648.00 per adult sharing

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Want to see more? Consider adding time at Chobe National Park, the Victoria Falls, the Kalahari or the Makgadikgadi Pans.

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