The latest news from the Okavango Delta
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.
22nd June 2021
The majority of visitors to Botswana will fly via South Africa and may need to make use of Covid testing facilities along the way. Since November 2020 Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport has offered travellers COVID-19 PCR testing from just outside…
25th May 2021
Travel restrictions have confined many of us to armchair travel for the last year. Luckily there are some truly stunning nature documentaries out there which vividly transport the viewer beyond their four walls to the wilds of Botswana. From the…
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…
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…
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