Okavango Delta activities are a range of motorised and non-motorised excursions, all of which are led by professional guides. A lodge’s location will dictate what activities it offers. Camps based on permanent water focus on boating activities while those in drier areas specialise in 4X4 game drives. Many camps offer a combination of both activities as well as guided walks on the delta’s islands.
You’ll enjoy two Okavango Delta activities a day. The morning activity begins just after dawn and ends mid-morning. The afternoon activity starts after tea and continues until after sunset. Birding and fishing excursions can be arranged on demand. Note that lodges set in a privately-run concession are able to offer activities not permitted in the Okavango Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve.
What can I Expect on a Typical Day on Safari?
It’s typically a dawn start but you’ll enjoy biscuits with your tea and coffee before your morning activity. Land-based lodges begin with a game drive in a modified 4X4. The vehicle’s open sides and high ground clearance mean great photographic opportunities. Guests at water-based lodges begin the day with a mokoro safari, gliding over idyllic lagoons in the safe hands of their guide. Small islands are explored on foot. (find out more about land and water based camps)
Returning to camp mid-morning you’ll sit down to a hearty brunch before retiring to the comfort of your suite or poolside lounger. Photographic hides and lounges with libraries make alternative diversions. A traditional High Tea is served mid-afternoon before the second activity. If they have no access to water and boating activities, land-based camps offer another game drive. Lodges in private concessions are permitted to conduct spot-lit night drives and more extensive walking safaris with armed guides.
Water-based camps usually feature an afternoon motor boat safari, great for game viewing, birding and fishing. Both activities end with sunset drinks and snacks. Back at camp you’ll enjoy fireside conversation with fellow guests and guides before dinner, usually a grand candle-lit affair and often served under the stars. Find out more about Okavango Delta Safaris.
