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News and Notes from the Okavango

Our team keep our eyes and ears open for all the latest developments in the Okavango. We do regular research trips to the camps and concession, sharing our safari experience with you. This collection of news posts includes everything from water level updates to packing suggestions and our favourite camps.

Eco luxury guest tent at Gomoti Plains with a view

Exceptional Safari Camps in Botswana (Beyond the Flagship Lodges)

3rd April 2026

Botswana is home to some of the best safari camps in Botswana — but the most rewarding experiences are not always found in the most high-profile lodges.

Beyond the flagship camps, there is a group of…

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Woman preparing grain in a rural Botswana village, showing traditional daily life

Cultural Tours in Maun, Botswana: A More Meaningful Experience

3rd April 2026

Many travellers spend little more than a few hours in Maun — often passing straight through on the way to the Okavango Delta. For those with the time and curiosity, a night here offers a…

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Mokoro canoe safari in the Okavango Delta with island sundowner setup

Why Are Botswana Safaris So Expensive?

2nd April 2026

Travelling in Botswana — particularly to the Okavango Delta — is often described as one of Africa’s most exceptional safari experiences, but it also comes with a price tag that can surprise even seasoned travellers.

So,…

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Safari experience in the Okavango Delta with guide and guests at sunset

How Long Should You Stay in the Okavango Delta?

30th March 2026

Finding the Right Length for Your Safari – There is no fixed answer to how long you should spend in the Okavango Delta. The ideal length of stay depends on three key factors: how much time you have overall, how…

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Stack of books about Botswana and the Okavango Delta in an illustrated sunset setting

What to Read Before a Botswana Safari

30th March 2026

Books That Bring the Okavango and Botswana to Life – Reading before your safari will not change what you see — but it will change how you experience it.

A safari in Botswana is not just about the wildlife. Your…

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Luxury safari camp in the Okavango Delta surrounded by water channels

How to Choose the Right Okavango Delta Camp (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

24th March 2026

Planning a safari in the Okavango Delta often begins with a simple idea — find a beautiful camp and build a trip around it. In reality, it quickly becomes far more complex.

No single…

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Red lechwe running through floodwaters in the Okavango Delta during the 2026 flood season in Botswana

Okavango Delta Flood 2026: A Big, Beautiful Year Ahead in Botswana

23rd March 2026

Every Okavango flood begins its life far to the north, on the high plains of Angola. When those distant rains are generous — as they have been this year — the entire Delta feels it months later.

2026…

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Aerial view of luxury safari camp surrounded by water in the Okavango Delta Botswana

Is Botswana Safe for Safari?

23rd March 2026

A Calm, Predictable and Trusted Safari Destination in Africa – When planning a safari, there’s one thing that sits quietly behind all the excitement: is it safe—and will everything run as it should? A Botswana safari is not…

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Baby elephant seen on Abu concession where Singita Elela located

Elephant Havens – A Sanctuary with Soul

8th June 2025

Just an hour from Maun, on the edge of the Okavango Delta, lies a sanctuary where compassion and conservation come together. Elephant Havens is a rescue and rehabilitation centre for orphaned and displaced baby elephants- the only elephant orphanage in…

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