Okavango River
Okavango River
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,183 contributions
May 2022
Obviously, the Okavango River is responsible for creating the Okavango Delta. But the river itself is worthy of special attention because of all of the animals it draws during the dry season. We were there in late May, at the end of the dry season before the rains came and surprising, the river really the only place where one sees water...the delta is completely dry (especially this past year). So regardless of season, the Okavango River does not disappoint with all of the animals that it draws as well as its own natural beauty.
Written 23 December 2022
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Szabin
London, UK423 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
Amazing pure nature, untouched and beautiful wildlife.
Mokoros are used for transportation, pole drivers are experienced and nice.
Mokoros are used for transportation, pole drivers are experienced and nice.
Written 21 September 2022
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Michael R
New Braunfels, TX11 contributions
Apr 2022
What a fun experience to take a boat safari through the delta. Definitely recommend the opportunity as you will experience more wild life than you can imagine...
Written 13 April 2022
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marelothei parkie
4 contributions
May 2019
We have a good experience in Botswana with Bush Baby Calls,,we saw many elephants,impalas,loins,hyena,rhinos and a lot of birds,it was vey good experience we will comeback in future
Written 8 February 2020
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Mardi B
Brisbane, Australia48 contributions
Jul 2019
Amazing from the moment we stepped into the dug out canoes. Scenery, the experience, the animals we saw and the location we were taken to for our camping adventure. Thank-you Sunway Tours, you are amazing.
Written 28 January 2020
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lilly1071
Heidelberg, Germany208 contributions
Dec 2019
Great location to view Elephants. It is so great to see, when they run into the water and drink, play etc.
Written 2 January 2020
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safariUk
Worcester, UK334 contributions
Nov 2019
Very tranquil and uncrowded. Excellent for birds especially if you have a good guide. Go in a mokoro or small boat and in a small party so that the wildlife is not disturbed.
Written 3 December 2019
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Edin Krnic
Tuzi, Montenegro3,112 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
This river is life for this people in this area. Always fresh fish in small local restaurants Okavango river is very good for swimming on hot days
Written 11 November 2019
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on4ajt
Leopoldsburg, Belgium387 contributions
Sep 2019
The Okavango river is the main water supplier for the whole delta. Due the lack of the usual amount of rainfall during the last 2 rain seasons the amount of water is low so the wildlife is much more concentrated around the river banks then usual. Mokoro safari's are departing from much further way's in the delta as they are used to, so be aware of long drive distances to get there unless you are already staying in the neighbourhood.
Written 28 October 2019
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happytravellady
Macclesfield, UK938 contributions
Jul 2019
Gorgeous region and loads to watch. A British Summer visit has the advantage of being Botswanan winter so not too many biting insects on the river though worth covering up anyway. If you can get out on the water, this is stunning.
Written 1 October 2019
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gutonew
Sao Paulo, SP19 contributions
Hi everibody
I’m planning a trip from Johanesburg to Maun from march 26 2018 to april 03 2018.
My plans are to flight from Johanesburg to Maun, and there find a nice and not to expensive excursion to see the Okavango Delta.
I’m travelling with 1 more person, and I really don’t know which company to hire, and what are the best things to do.
Can somebody help us?
Lepisdore
Greater Johannesburg, South Africa61 contributions
Planet baobab very good food great , visit gweta lodge 5 km West .great bar friendly people,
Maun,go to old bridge backpackers if only for a meal and drinks great vibe.
JJ P
Montreal, Canada6 contributions
Hi, what is exactly the tour?
What kind of boat
How many people
How long
The price
We want to be able to make photos with enough time and make birds observation.
Thanks, Nicole
jam0995
Padua, Italy
vorrei avere notizie per fare un viaggio a dicembre, io, mio marito e le mie figlie di 20 e 18 anni. Dalla prenotazione di aerei ai lodge da prenotare. Grazie alessandra
Barbara M
Straubing, Germany58 contributions
Hallo "UmdieWelt2016",
euer Betrag ist für uns wirklich sehr hilfreich. In welchem Gebiet wart ihr genau unterwegs?
Wir wollen Mitte März bis April mit einem Camper im Okovangogebiet (Botswana West, Caprivi, Mudumu NP ...) unterwegs sein. Nachdem wir vor einigen Jahren extremes Hochwasser erlebt haben, machen wir uns Sorgen wegen des Wasserstandes und der Befahrbarkeit der Straßen und der Erreichbarkeit der Camps in Flussnähe (auch Kwango). Ist es dieses Jahr wirklich so trocken? Wir wollten auch Mokoro-Touren machen. Habt ihr Infos, wie sich der Wasserstand die nächsten Wochen entwickeln wird? Habt ihr hilfreiche Tipps für uns? Wie sieht es aus mit Moskitos - habt ihr das Malaria-Risiko als sehr hoch empfunden? War es wirklich sooo heiß? Wie hält man das aus?
Es tut uns leid, dass ihr so schlechte Erfahrungen mit eurer Reiseagentur machen musstet. Wir denken, dass man schon einigermaßen angepasste Angebote erwarten kann. Wir wissen nicht, ob wir in das Wasser gestiegen wären!!!
Übrigens hat uns der Flug vor einigen Jahren über das Delta auch wahnsinnig gut gefallen.
Wir hoffen, von euch zu hören und wünschen euch bessere Bedingungen auf eurer nächsten Reise!
Barbara
UmdieWelt2016
Hamburg, Germany20 contributions
Hallo Barbara,
sorry für die späte Antwort, hab Ihre Frage gerade erst gelesen. Nun sind Sie schon unterwegs!
Falls es doch noch nützlich ist: uns wurde gesagt, dass das Wasser im Juni üblicherweise am höchsten ist. Malariarisiko: sehr hoch, unbedingt Prophylaxe nehmen. Hitze: tja, weiß auch nicht, wie wir das ausgehalten haben, 50 Grad war schon irre heiß. Wir haben viel kaltes Bier getrunken und uns bei der Wanderung im Delta in Eiswasser getränkte Handtücher um den Hals gelegt. Aber es soll ein Ausnahmesommer gewesen sein, d. h. deutlich heißer als sonst. Sonstiger Tip: hohe Verbreitung von Bilharziose, wenn möglich also nicht ins unbehandelte Süßwasser gehen.
Es würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir schreiben, wie Ihr Ausflug war. Die Route, die Sie sich vorgenommen haben, liest sich jedenfalls super.
Gute Reise und viel Spass!
Carolin
Anne-Marie_Marjan
Netherlands2 contributions
hi, we are driving w a 4wd and 2 rooftop tents this july wanting to visit the Okavango delta. Somehow i cannot easily find campsites reachable by car, anyone suggestions?
Thanks much
gerda12015
Lephalale, South Africa83 contributions
Good morning Anne-Marie
South gate campsite next to the main gate is recommendable
You can book online
They can give you more info about other camps inside the Moremi
It is a gavel road as you coming from Maun to the Moremi but easy with any car
In the park it is recommendable to use a 4x4 ( remember a strap or rope to pull you out of the mud or sand when you got stuck.....)
Have a nice trip
Wessel Geldenhuys
Wnt to vist for 2nyts with my kids wht can we expect to c and costs
gerda12015
Lephalale, South Africa83 contributions
Good morning
If the children is very young somebody will become frustrated specific in the heat
The experience is very good if you are nature lovers
The camp site at south gate is nice.
If you can , use one of the guides because they know the reserve and where to go for you to see wild life
It is A very good experience
Enjoy your visit
Wessel Geldenhuys
Brendita119
Port Angeles, WA33 contributions
Hi Jess,
I am planning a trip through the Delta this summer and am wondering if you need reservations to camp? We are completely fine with bush camping and will be kitted out to do so. Can we pretty much camp anywhere or do you have to go to certain sites? The campsites I've seen are very expensive.
Any info on camping and self drive in the Delta would be most welcome! Thank you!
Gail T
Rotorua16 contributions
Self driving through the Moremi reserve (around the delta) you will have to camp in the designated camp sites. No freedom camping out in the bush! If you are going in the summer then I strongly recommend you book - the campsites can get full very quickly. If you are driving yourselves then book the campsites directly yourselves in Chobe or Moremi (depending on which way you are driving through the delta). Going through a safari company will be costly. have fun!
OKAVANGO RIVER (Maun) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Okavango River
- Hotels near Okavango River:
- (2.31 km) Discovery Bed and Breakfast
- (6.17 km) Thamalakane River Lodge
- (2.92 km) Cresta Maun
- (1.93 km) Island Safari Lodge
- (4.10 km) The Old Bridge Backpackers
- Restaurants near Okavango River:
- (7.87 km) Marc's Eatery
- (3.41 km) Motsana restaurant
- (11.54 km) Tandurei Indian Restaurant
- (10.66 km) Dusty Donkey Café
- (13.20 km) Hilary's