Okavango Delta Safari Pictures

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About the Okavango Delta

It is formed by the Okavango River which comes down annually in flood from the highlands of Angola before fanning out into a meandering complex of papyrus-lined channels, pools, waterways and palm-fringed islands.

Much of the delta falls within Moremi Game Reserve, although many of the exclusive private lodges that offer the unique Okavango safari experience lie outside Moremi.

The Delta's waterways, grasslands and woodlands are host to a wide diversity of fauna and flora, including 36 species of larger mammal, 80 species of fish and 400 different birds. When the water arrives some areas are only accessible by boat, which is when it's best to view the game and abundant bird life from a mokoro (dugout canoe).

It can, however, be difficult to see animals from a mokoro because of the papyrus and tall grass lining the narrow channels, so game drives in open safari vehicles are preferable for capturing riveting Okavango Delta safari pictures, including photos of elephant, lion, leopard, hippo and antelope which one can expect to encounter in the Delta.

But a safari to the Okavango Delta is not just about viewing the game - it's to experience one of the world's most spectacular and visually stunning wilderness areas.

For those who can afford it, there are a number of luxury safari lodges within the Okavango Delta, including Jao Camp, Vumbura Plains, Delta camp, Sandibe Safari Lodge, and Duba Plains.

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