Reviews of Okavango Delta (136 User Reviews)

Jane Moran –

US

Visited: January 2020 Reviewed: Feb 27, 2020

Email Jane Moran | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5/5

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Knowing that there was little water in the Delta, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and saw more than we anticipated

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Karmen Reid –

US

Visited: December 2019 Reviewed: Jan 12, 2020

Email Karmen Reid | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5/5

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The days were full of animal viewing. Excellent guides who found wonderful game for us to view.

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Pippa –

TZ

Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Nov 4, 2019

Email Pippa | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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5/5

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Stunning, not many people and lots of animals that aren't accustomed to people.

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Tina –

US

Visited: September 2019 Reviewed: Sep 23, 2019

Email Tina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5/5

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Birders’ paradise; did not camp here so can’t say much about Bush life

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Vidyasagar Premkumar –

US

Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Aug 31, 2019

Email Vidyasagar Premkumar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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5/5

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Great wildlife sightings (both predators and plains animals) and birdlife. Delta from the air is magical for photography, with sitatungas in the channel and same as kwando - focus of guiding on what we are there for - wildlife

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Karen –

CA

Visited: June 2019 Reviewed: Aug 1, 2019

Email Karen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5/5

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Magical safari experience.

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Alex Bruce –

CA

Visited: June 2019 Reviewed: Jul 22, 2019

Email Alex Bruce | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

A once in a lifetime trip that did not disappoint.

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5/5

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From the moment we arrived at Belmond Eagle Island Resort, we were made to feel like royalty. The entire staff greeted us at the entrance in song, followed by refreshments and tour. The accommodations redefine the term "glamping" with our beautifully appointed tent that included an outdoor shower (as well as an interior shower and soaker tub), a walk-in closet and infinity pool on our deck. The food was as expected, just wonderful.
We chose the month of June as it's the ideal time to see the wildlife due to the fact its the wet season. Unfortunately, it just happened that it was the driest June they've experienced in 10 years. That said, it did not hamper or affect our visit in any manner. While sitting on our deck in our first minutes of arriving, we watched elephants, hippos, antelope, eagles, warthogs etc....thinking, who needs to go on a drive when you're surrounded by all of this wildlife.
We were assigned a guide when we arrived. The daily routine was, your guide comes to your tent at 6:00am with coffee for your wake up call. Breakfast at 6:30 then meet at the jeep for 7:00 - 7:30. The morning drive goes until approx 11:00am, return for lunch and then 'siesta' time until 3:00 when you meet at the main lodge for "tea" then back to the jeep for 3:30 for your afternoon drive. The afternoon drive lasts until sundown which ends at a scenic spot at which the guide sets up a little bar so you can enjoy a cocktail while you watch the sunset.
Being winter at that time, the morning temperature can be quite cool (between 5-10 degrees celsius). While they advise you to wear layers, fleece lined ponchos were provided as well as blankets for the morning drive. By the end of the morning drive however the layers are peeled off at the temperature shot up to the mid 20's. I don't think we saw a cloud the whole time we were there.
As a professional photographer I was thrilled that we had drives that included the beautiful 'golden hour light'. I was also very happy that our driver had a good understanding of light for photography and would always position our vehicle for the best possible angle to take pictures.
I won't get into the actual wildlife we witnessed, only to say that we pretty much saw it all, including the Big 5 - Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Our guide was amazing in his ability to track the various animals along with his knowledge of the area and wildlife.
Being a private reserve, we rarely saw another vehicle which for me enhanced the experience. As a bonus, I treated myself to a helicopter ride over the area which was a highlight of the trip, to see and photograph the animals from a different perspective. I would highly recommend the Belmond Lodges for that 'once in a lifetime trip and experience'

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Eunice Horne –

AU

Visited: April 2019 Reviewed: May 16, 2019

Email Eunice Horne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris

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5/5

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Out of this world

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Tess S –

US

Visited: March 2019 Reviewed: Apr 18, 2019

Email Tess S | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris

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5/5

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The bush walks in particular were extremely exciting. We also got to take a helicopter ride which was a beautiful way to see how the Delta is situated.

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Kirstie Bankslyon –

UK

Visited: October 2018 Reviewed: Nov 5, 2018

Email Kirstie Bankslyon | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari

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5/5

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Hippos and elephants - as we were on a walking Safari the other animals were quite far away