Okavango Delta Immersion
Water-based safari in the inland delta
Your Route
Maun → Okavango Delta (2-3 camps) → Maun
Route Details
Okavango Delta Water Camps
Chief's Island / Jao Concession
Water-focused camps offering mokoro, boat safaris, and island game drives.
Highlights
- Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions
- Boat safaris through papyrus channels
- Island game drives for big cats
Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi / Khwai
Land-based game viewing in the delta's premier wildlife area.
Highlights
- Excellent predator sightings
- Mixed habitats from floodplain to mopane
- Wild dog territory
A Typical Day
Sample from Okavango Delta Water Camps
5:30–6:30
Early mokoro excursion
7:00–12:00
Walking safari on islands
12:00–15:00
Lunch and siesta
15:00–18:00
Boat safari or game drive
18:00–21:00
Sundowner on the water
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Travelers seeking unique water-based experiences, honeymooners wanting romance, photographers drawn to delta light, and those with budget for Botswana's premium positioning.
Not ideal for
Budget travelers, those prioritizing maximum game density, or first-timers who should consider East Africa first.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Peak Flood Season
Highest water levels, best for water activities
Dry Season
Wildlife concentrates, water receding
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
6 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Premium positioning in private concessions or exclusive-use camps. Higher cost buys exclusivity, flexibility, and guide expertise.
Travelers seeking unique water-based experiences, honeymooners wanting romance, photographers drawn to delta light, and those with budget for Botswana's premium positioning.
Why each segment was chosen:
Okavango Delta Water Camps
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
Moremi Game Reserve
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
Accommodation Options
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Available Extensions
Chobe National Park
Add elephant herds along the Chobe River
Victoria Falls
Add the iconic falls as a bookend
Cost Context
$10k–$18k/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights, includes charter flights
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