Botswana’s Okavango Delta is one of the greatest safari destinations in Africa. Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. But we don’t need to tell you that do we?
As you know due to travel restrictions, rates on 4 to 5-star locations have been heavily cut down for Botswana citizens & residents since July 2020.
However, it can be confusing to know what the deals actually are. That’s why we have done a round-up of some good deals from the Okavango Delta, and where to find them. (We have endeavoured to make sure all the information we have is correct, but let us know if we’ve made a boo-boo.) We have given you the camps that have direct deals and some that have come through travel agents.
Please note we do try to update this article as often as we can, but please always check with the camps on exact pricing.
Wilderness Safaris
At Wilderness Safaris camps, the true luxury is access to their private concessions; teeming with birdlife, game, and predators. Their accommodation ranges from ultra-luxurious and fully catered to camps equipped with basic services for self-catering – giving you complete flexibility around your safari activities.
Mombo
Long known as “The Place of Plenty,” Mombo boasts enormous concentrations of plains game and predators and is also renowned as one of the best areas for game viewing in Africa. Enjoy their 30 minute helicopter scenic flight.
Rates: Set-departure package P24,607 per adult sharing | children 12 &
under P10 009.
Phone: 392 6886
Email: [email protected]
UPDATE: Offer valid until March 2021.
King’s Pool
Elegant and upscale King’s Pool overlooks a lovely oxbow lagoon in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, situated at the crux of an important wildlife corridor equally famous for its outstanding birding. Enjoy their set departure packages which include return airport transfers, accommodation, meals, soft drinks and local alcoholic beverages, game activities & laundry.
Rates: P16 105 per adult sharing | P9 928 children 12 & under | single on request
Phone: 392 6886
Email: [email protected]
UPDATE: Offer valid until March 2021.
Santawani
Santawani is an authentic “feet on the ground” no-fuss bush lodge in a game-rich corner of the Delta on the southern border of the Moremi Game Reserve. They cater for groups of 6 or more rate P2 970 per person per night. Rate includes accommodation, meals, soft drinks, beer & wine, one game activity per day. Some optional extras include a mokoro trip and 30 minute scenic helicopter ride, at an extra cost.
Rates: P 2 970 pp /per night | P1 485 children under 12
Phone: 392 6886
Email: [email protected]
UPDATE: Offer valid until March 2021.
Kalahari Plains
Kalahari Plains lies in a remote corner of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, offering impressive sightings of oryx and springbok, as well as cheetah and the area’s legendary black-maned lions. Catered groups of 6 or more rate P2 662 per person per night. Rate includes accommodation, meals, soft drinks, beer & wine, one game activity per day. Enjoy the Bushman Activity optional extra, at P5 500 per group.
Rates: P 2 662 pp /per night | P1 331 children under 12
Phone: 392 6886
Email: [email protected]
UPDATE: Offer valid until March 2021.
Wilderness Safaris also includes combined packages giving you an even great experience of their camps. For more information, contact
Ker & Downey
Explore the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta with luxury safari pioneers, Ker & Downey. Passionate about preserving the delicate environment and natural surroundings in their camps, it’s no wonder the wildlife and scenery invite you to an intimate experience with nature. This bush experience is both personable and memorable, with winner reviews shared by guests.
The guides are long time residents and know the area well. Trained in wildlife photography by world-renowned travel photographer and author, James Gifford. You are sure of good help to capture your safari memories.
Book your stay at OKUTI to experience the Okavango Delta and explore the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve. From P1,995 per person per night sharing. Special includes accommodation at their 5-star camp, breakfast, lunch and a 3-course dinner, game drive & boat cruise, along with tea/coffee. Children between 6 – 12 years old get 50% discount.
Email: [email protected] for booking
Natural Selection
Natural Selection has a series of camps. From the luxury to the more affordable.
Planet Boabab
This is a favourite spot for a night. If not it is honestly worth just popping in for a cold drink to see the decor on your way to Maun. It’s quirky and worth the stop.
Accommodation at Planet Boabab: There are 18 thatched huts of differing sizes. As well as 6 camping spaces with shared bathroom facilities
and 3 overland camping sites. It also has the largest, coolest swimming pool in the Kalahari.
Hyena Pan
Hyena Pan is a basic tented camp situated in the Khwai private reserve. In fact its position is one of the best places for wildlife. This is not about luxury, but it is about elephants, leopards and endless more game.
Sable Alley
This hidden gem is nestles in the Khwai Private Reserve. The 200,000 hectares of pristine wilderness sits just to the north east of the Delta. Adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park. Making this an all year round fantastic game viewing location.
Their special includes luxury accommodation, all meals, activities including day and evening game drives, mokoro excursions, game walks and viewing hides.
Tuludi
This is one of the more luxury camps. It is BEAUTIFUL. It is located in the Khwai Game reserve. Kwai is considered by some as the best game spot. Enjoy Tuludi at it’s massively reduced rates. There are only 7 rooms so you really do get a personal touch.
Davids Foot Safaris Okavango Delta Walking Safari
Davids Foot Safaris offers an environmentally-friendly experience of the delta wildlife in its natural habitat.
This one of a kind expedition may be on foot but there’s no need to worry about social distancing as the only thing crowded about the walking safaris is the wildlife you’ll see.
The Delta is made up of a series of islands, with open plains where game can easily be seen, making it perfect for walking. From ants to buffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking wild dogs, you will learn from experienced walking guides the many facets of the bush.
Nothing compares to this adrenaline-packed night walk through the African bush for P5,350 per person for 3 nights for a group of 4 – 8 people.
Phone: 72 484 354 / 76 799 883
Email: [email protected]
Ride Botswana Horseback Safari
Spend 3 adventurous nights camping and exploring the Okavango Delta on horseback departing from Maun. This President’s Day special is for intermediate/experienced riders.
When: 18th – 21st July
Rates: P7,350 per person
Phone: 72484354/76799883
Email: [email protected]
Royal Tree Lodge
Maun is affectionately know as the gateway to the Okavango.
Enjoy 260 hectares private game reserve and 4 star luxury tented accommodation for 2 with this Luxury Overnight special at the Royal Tree Lodge.
Wake up to the sounds of the abundant Maun bird life while enjoying your morning breakfast. Includes high tea, walking trails, dinner and game viewing.
When: Offer available until the end of July
Rates: P1,500 per room per night
Email: [email protected]
Great Plains: Selinda & Duba Explorers Camps
Visit the delta with these back to the bush specials. Selinda Explorers and Duba Explorers Camps are offering discounts on luxury travel at the gateway of the Okavango Delta. You can also visit their other even more luxurious camps Selinda Camp and Duba Plains Camp.
Selinda Explorers and Duba Explorers When: Offer valid until 15th December
Rates: P2,800 per person per night
When: From 15th December to 31 March 2021
Rate: P3,100 per person per night.
Selinda Camp and Duba Plains Camp
When 15th December to 31st March 2021
Rate: P4,200 per person per night
Please note, Flights from Maun to the camps are P3,340 per person return.
Cell: 72 232 672
Phone: 393 2472
Email: [email protected]
Bots packages include all meals, activities and conservation levy.
Guma Lagoon Camp
Guma Lagoon Camp is the perfect place to go if you’re looking to unplug and enjoy a thrilling drive. Only accessible with 4X4 vehicles, the thick sand road is not for the faint-hearted.
Guma has 7 campsites and 16 cabins. Each cabin has 2 beds with linen and an en-suite bathroom. All campsites have their own private ablutions with hot water and flush toilets.
This special offer includes transport to and from Etsha 13 village, accommodation, dinner and breakfast and an hour sunset cruise.
Rates: P1,100 per person per night excl vat. (Fully inclusive except drinks)
Phone: 77 570 658
Office: 687 4626
Email: [email protected]
Note: This special lasts whilst borders are closed.
Okavango Houseboats
Experience the rhythms of the Delta – the gentle lull of the river, the rise and fall of the sun, the haunting cry of the fish eagle and cheerful grunting of the hippo. You can choose from four “Old Africa” style Houseboats for a quintessential Okavango adventure. This offer excludes transfers, meals, activities and fuel.
Based in Seronga each houseboat has a minimum of 8 cabins. Some with a capacity of 24 beds.
When: 1 July 2020 – 30 March 2021
Rates: P5,000 per houseboat per night excluding meals, fees and transfers. Email for a personalized quote.
Email: [email protected]
Outer Limits Travel & Tours
Outer Limits Travel & Tour is a great place to uncover gems hidden in serene locations all across the country. Offering tailored travel deals that suit your every holiday needs for group, business or individual leisure and budget.
Gomoti Plains Camp
Named after the Gomoti Channel, this private camp is perfect for a luxurious, intimate, and exclusive chance to experience the wild side of Botswana.
The travel package includes a 2 night stay in luxury tents. Flights between Maun Airport and Gomoti Plain Camp. All activities. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Children pay half price on accommodation. Drinks are not included but available for purchase on camp.
When: 1 July – 15 December
Rates: P7,715 per person. Add an extra night for P1,730
Email: [email protected]
Travel Trends
Travel Trends is Botswana’s first Independent Travel Consultant consortium. They aim to empower Batswana for a future in the ever-changing and competitive travel environment. They have lots of travel options for up north one of them is below.
Meno a Kwena
Although strictly this should not be allowed in this roundup at it is on the Boteti River in Botswana, bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. So it’s not in the delta.
However, it’s simple, yet stylish tented camp. This could be a great stop off on your way into the delta if you’re after a bigger safari.
Rates: It’s P 1,750 per person and special is valid until November 2020. Rates include accommodation, all meals and activities. It’s a minimum 4 full paying adults with a minimum of 2 nights per stay per lodge. Children pay 50% of the adult rate.
Contact them today for bookings and more info:
Phone: +267 74 065 447
Email: [email protected]
House Of Safari
Experience Nokanyana
2 nights in a luxury safari room, game drives and all meals.
Rates: P8,400 per person including a return flight from Maun
Whatsapp: 71 992 020
Email: [email protected]
Kabbo House Boat
Take a break to cruise and relax along the breathtaking waterways of the Okavango Delta.
This excursion gives you a chance to create new memories with spectacular wildlife sightings. Enjoy a night’s stargaze on the deck while enjoying the sounds of nature.
This 4 nights Houseboat safari includes minibus transfers between Maun and Houseboat, a professional guide, all meals and shared accommodation.
Entrance fees to Botswana National Parks and Game Reserves and a night stay at a lodge in Maun are included.
Rate per person: BWP 7 960.00 (min 4 people)
Phone:+267 71992020
Email: [email protected]
Mack Air Scenic Flights Of The Okavango Delta
Located in Maun, Mack Air is a chartered company that specialises in flying guests to and from luxury safari camps scattered around the beautiful Okavango. Enjoy these scenic flights of the floods through the heart of the Delta with this 45 minute special.
Rate: P950 per person, minimum of 4 passengers
Phone: 686 0675
Email: [email protected]
How To Get There
Exciting news for wanderlust travelers as Air Botswana will resume domestic flights July 17th 2020, just in time for the President’s Day holidays.
Contactless services have been introduced for booking and ticketing through their website:
Web: https://www.airbotswana.co.bw/
Phone: 36 809 00 or 36 885 50
An alternative for anyone who enjoys long trips but may not want to drive or worry about fuel, try out the new luxury bus drive from Gaborone to Maun via Ghantsi for only P230. For bookings call or WhatsApp 72 426 423 or 76 203 957.
Special thanks @tebbiiedoodles for the lovely featured image. We hope this round-up has given you some good insights into what is available up north. If we’ve missed any specials or you’d like to correct any information let us know. You can either leave us a comment or send us an email. It would be super great if you could support local tourism by sharing.
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