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Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is home to some of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa defo one of the natural wonders of Southern Africa. The Delta is one of the most magnificent places in the world – animals of the savanna and the swamp living side by side. Over 16 000km² of inland waterways have turned the red sands of the Kalahari Desert into a land of plenty.
Due to its overwhelming size it can even been seen from space. The size of the Delta is depending on rain and the amount of water coming down from Angola.

Seasons:
Wet season – November – March
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Most of the animals give birth
Landscape is lush and green
Loads of wild flowers
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Its hot and rainy – humidity
Roads can be in bad condition

Dry season – April – October
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Best time to spot animals at the permanent waterholes
Less humidity
Roads are in good condition
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Most of the Delta dries out
Not as green and beautiful like in the wet season

How to get there?

You can either fly to the Okavango Delta, take a rental car (mind the distances in Botswana!) or join an organised tour from Johannesburg/Pretora or even Maun.
All mainliners, such as Intercape, coming from South Africa are only connecting with the capital of Botswana, Gaborone.

Organised tours?

7 day Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
Departure: Every Monday Price per person (Valid until 28 February 2010): R6780.00 : Camping - currency converter Depart from: Johannesburg, Pretoria - Any Backpackers lodge, hotel, guest house End in: Johannesburg, Pretoria - Any Backpackers lodge, guest house, hotel, airport click here for accommodation bookings!

7 day Okavango Delta
Departure: Every Wednesday Price per person (Valid until 28 February 2010): R6780.00 : Camping - currency converter Depart from: Johannesburg, Pretoria - Any Backpackers lodge, hotel, guest house End in: Johannesburg, Pretoria - Any Backpackers lodge, guest house, hotel, airport click here for accommodation bookings!

10 day Kruger National Park & Chobe & Victoria Falls
Price per person (Valid until 28 February 2010): R10180.00 : Camping - currency converter R10780.00 : Bedded accommodation & Camping - currency converter Depart from: Johannesburg, Pretoria - Any Backpackers lodge, hotel, guest house End in: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit - Any Backpackers lodge, guest house, hotel, airport click here for accommodation bookings!

more tours in the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park area

Where to stay?

For all accommodation needs see the accommodation & tour booking page of TravelComments.com or check the safarinow.com offers for Chobe and the Okavango Delta.