The Okavango Delta is produced by seasonal flooding. The Okavango river drains the summer (January–February) rainfall from the Angola highlands and the surge flows 1,200 kilometres in approximately one month. The waters then spread over the 250 km by 150 km area of the delta over the next four months (March–June).

The high temperature of the delta causes rapid transpiration and evaporation, resulting in a cycle of rising and falling water level that was not fully understood until the early 20th century. The flood peaks between June and August, during Botswana’s dry winter months, when the delta swells to three times its permanent size, attracting animals from miles around and creating one of Africa’s greatest concentrations of wildlife.

In the 1890s Cecil Rhodes' British South Africa Company established imperial rule north of the Zambezi and launched a wave of mineral prospecting and exploitation of other natural resources such as timber, ivory and animal skins in the territory it called North-Western Rhodesia. Vilankulo is named after local tribal chief Gamala Vilankulo Mukoke, and some of the "bairros" (suburbs) are named after his sons.

SUMMARY

Botswana’s magnificent Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons, lakes and hidden channels covering an area of over 16,000 km² in flood and shrinking to less than 9,000 km² in the dry season. Trapped in the parched Kalahari sands the fresh water oasis attracts wildlife that depends on the permanent waters of this unique wilderness. Camp Okavango is situated on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assuring a year-round water wilderness experience.

Transfer from Maun Airport by charter flight to Camp Okavango.

Overnight, Fully Inclusive at Camp Okavango...

Day 2

Your stay at Camp Okavango is inclusive of scheduled game-viewing (which includes land and water activities), emergency medical evacuation insurance to regional medical facility, park entrance fees and our complimentary laundry service.

Water-based game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Roam the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the old fashioned way, in the traditional contours of the Mokoro (canoe).

Overnight, Fully Inclusive at Camp Okavango...

Day 3

After breakfast, transfer by charter flight back to Maun Airport to board your flight to Livingstone.

David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa consists of 77 rooms, all en-suite, of which 5 are suites and 2 rooms accommodate the disabled comfortably. Most rooms look out over the Mighty Zambezi and a leisurely sun downer can be enjoyed from your private balcony.

Enjoy a Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River.

Overnight, Bed and Breakfast at David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa...

Day 4

After breakfast, depart on a tour of the Victoria Falls.

Rest of day at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities at the Lodge.

Overnight, Bed and Breakfast at David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa...

Day 5

After breakfast transfer to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Vilanculos, Mozambique.

Transfer by boat to your Lodge.

Dugong Beach Lodge is situated on the East-African Seaboard, on the Coast of Mozambique within the boundaries of the"Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary"

Just 10 luxuriously appointed framed tented rooms with hardwood floors, en-suite bathrooms, huge feature baths and outside showers, under thatched Jekka grass canopies. Guest rooms have two twin beds or one king-size bed and are equipped with hair-drier, fans and mosquito nets; all open onto a private patio.

Facilities include the Bar, open daily and offering poolside refreshments, the Lounge, equipped with TV monitor and DVD player, the Fresh Water Swimming Pool & Boardwalk Jetty. The Gazebo, located at the end of the jetty, is the perfect setting for sundowners or private dinners.

Overnight, Full Board at Dugong Beach Lodge...

Day 6

Enjoy a day of relaxing in the sun or the many water sports the lodge has to offer.

Overnight, Full Board at Dugong Beach Lodge...

Day 7

After breakfast, transfer by boat back to Vilanculos for your flight to Johannesburg.