Botswana's Okavango Delta is a vast inland wetland teeming with elephants, hippos, lions and wild dogs, explored by mokoro canoe and on walking safaris. Chobe has the world's densest elephant herds. June to October is dry season and best for game.
Month by month
Best: May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 18h from the US East Coast, 12h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Botswana is a high-cost, low-volume safari destination; book lodges well ahead.
- Small bush planes link camps; baggage limit is about 15 kg in soft bags.
- Carry malaria prophylaxis and neutral clothing.
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