​User Reviews – Okavango Delta

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Brecht NL   –  
Germany DE
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Oct 22, 2016

Email Brecht NL  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Likely the best place for African Wildlife
Overall rating
5/5

We explored only the souther part of the Delta not too far from urban areas.
Still, it was very rewarding. Lot's of animals such as birds, elephants, hippos and crocs.
Lions were there too, approachable by boat.

Kay Emblen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: August 2016 Reviewed: Sep 3, 2016

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The Okavango Delta is the most amazing experience
Overall rating
5/5

Staying in the Okavango Delta was the highlight of my trip to Bostswana. The amazing experience started with the trip to our camp site by mokoro (canoe) along rivers and channels which are home to elephants, hippos and a huge number of birds. The trip got better and better with a walking safari past giraffe, zebras etc., swimming in the delta, and stories and games with the local guides around the campfire. Sunset over the delta will stay in my memory for a very long time.

maximi11ian   –  
Australia AU
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Aug 29, 2016

Email maximi11ian  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

An opportunity to submerse yourself into the iconic natural world of Africa!
Overall rating
5/5

The biggest highlight for me was the isolation felt within the Okavango Delta. For the entire week we were there we didn't run into any other tourists/safari companies which I have previously noticed on safari tours elsewhere. This isolation made every encounter seem incredibly more special and private and enforced the feeling that we were guests into the animals world.

GoingPlaceswithME   –  
Canada CA
Visited: August 2015 Reviewed: Aug 1, 2016

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

Overall rating
5/5

Excellent safari destination with sufficient tourism infrastructure

rgcxyz35   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: May 2016 Reviewed: Jun 8, 2016

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Overall rating
5/5

The highlight to our trip was 3 nights at Eagle Island Lodge (Belmond) on the Okavango Delta. This was a beautiful location with first class accommodation and service. In addition to the game drives we enjoyed a walking safari and trips out on the delta, both in powered boats and by mokoro.

Lorraine Mills   –  
Australia AU
Visited: April 2016 Reviewed: May 13, 2016

Email Lorraine Mills  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

Photography. Exceptional bird life and water life as well as wildlife. Scenery excellent. Would highly recommend

Isabela   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Jan 20, 2016

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Best Assortment of animals in diverse settings; the big five, small five, ugly five and many birds
Overall rating
5/5

As a long time traveler, I was concerned that my trip to the Okavango Delta would be marred by excessive tourism or local ennui with visitors. I experienced neither! From seeing predators in action to almost co-habiting with wildlife, there were wonders to enjoy every day. I probably took over 5000 photos -- of rare and common birds, of extraordinary bugs, and predator/prey behaviors, there was never a time when I was not mesmerized. I stayed in AndBeyond Sandibe Okavango Lodge (probably the most elegant of all I have stayed in) where customer service is phenomenal, and, most importantly the guides and trackers were amazing. Also stayed at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp where the guides tailor made the safaris to our liking. Time on the water was magical. Locals are delightful. If I could, I would go back to Botswana every single year, as there is still so much more to see. AndBeyond, while not cheap, was worth every single dollar spent.

Jennyfer   –  
France FR
Visited: December 2015 Reviewed: Jan 6, 2016

Email Jennyfer  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

The Okavango Delta is a place you must visit while in botswana. l really recommend the mokoros to go in the delta, the guides are really competent and the scenery magical.

Katja   –  
Germany DE
Visited: November 2015 Reviewed: Dec 15, 2015

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

Overall rating
5/5

so many game and not soooo much tourist and for me a new experience to make a safari by feet. It is a big difference to all other safaris
Great nature

Horst M. Vogel   –  
Saint Lucia LC
Visited: April 2000 Reviewed: Dec 6, 2015

Email Horst M. Vogel  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Awesome destination and one of the last paradises left on this crowded plant!
Overall rating
5/5

I visited the Okavango Delta on many occasions over a 10-years period between 2000 and 2010. The wildlife is simply awesome and the scenery breathtaking and adventurous. Where on earth may you still be an integral part of nature and wildlife if not in a place such as the Okavango Delta? I mainly did camp at public campsites, where wildlife including elephants and lions were regular and wild dogs occasional visitors. Once in a while, I also enjoyed tented camps, which is luxury pure! What you need is a good 4x4 vehicle, ideally including a winch and a snorkel, and definitely some reliable GPS and a good GPS map, e.g. Tracks 4 Africa, including pre-determined waypoints and routes. If you’ve got the chance to visit Botswana and the Okavango Delta then just go for it. You won’t regret!

Average User Rating

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