17th May 2021

Nothing beats the freedom and thrill of sleeping out below the stars – with nothing between you and the African wilderness.  This is slow travel at its best – a chance to truly connect to your surroundings, quietly absorbing all...

16th February 2021

This NASA image of the Okavango Delta glistening in the sun’s reflection perfectly captures the magic of this oasis in the Kalahari desert. In this picture you can see the bright light of the Okavango River advancing from the Angolan...

16th November 2020

The Okavango Delta has been ranked no.4 of 500 ultimate travel destinations to visit by Lonely Planet. This famous travel list aims to identify “the 500 most thrilling, memorable, downright interesting places on this planet ranked in order of their...

11th November 2020

We have rounded up the best of the Okavango Delta special offers and deals currently available northern Botswana. From special package rates to free flights and discounted accommodation, there are a fantastic range of offers available across a range of...

6th November 2020

Botswana has announced the lifting of international travel restrictions from the 9th  November 2020, eight months after borders closed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The opening of Botswana's borders comes with a just a few travel entry requirements....

2nd September 2020

The Covid-19 crisis has devastated the Botswana tourism industry and the local economy it supports but a new responsible tourism initiative aims to provide immediate relief for those on the ground. Desert and Delta Safaris has launched a unique safari...

27th August 2020

The famous Victoria Falls is shared by two countries: Zambia and Zimbabwe. Both offer a full range of wonderful accommodation and experiences. When deciding on which side of the falls to visit it is helpful to keep the following points in mind. The...

27th August 2020

Beyond the spectacle of the Falls themselves, Victoria Falls has become a destination in itself, with a great deal to offer visitors on both sides of the Zambezi making it the perfect start or end to your safari. There is...

19th August 2020

With over 600 listed species, Botswana is a top birding destination thanks to its extremely diverse habitats. These  converge together in a relatively small area allowing for an amazingly varied birding safari. From the fertile wetlands of the Okavango Delta...