This 4-day Delta Escape Botswana holiday is the ideal trip for those looking for a short reprieve in the Okavango Delta region. You can leave London in the evening and be immersed in the natural beauty of the Delta by lunchtime the next day. The Delta Escape itinerary is also a great add on to any South Africa holiday, or can be combined with a Vic
You will arrive in Maun on the first day, where you will be transferred to a lodge located in a private reserve in the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta. The Delta is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa and receives approximately 11 cubic kilometres of water per year from the annual floods. During the dry winter months, the delta is at its fullest and attracts a large variety of wildlife. In fact, it is known to be one of the areas with the highest concentrations of wildlife during this time!
The high concentration of permanent and seasonal wildlife around the Delta include elephant, buffalo, hippo, rhino and a wide variety of buck, as well as predators including lion, cheetah, leopard and the Nile crocodile and a large variety of birdlife. During your Delta Escape trip, you will have 2 full days to experience the natural wonder of the Delta and all it has to offer. Your time will be spent on several day and night game drives, as well as guided nature walks and water excursions (if water levels permit).