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Desert & Delta in Full Expression  Botswana’s Dynamic Seasonal Waterways This year, Botswana has experienced above-average rainfall both locally and across the Angolan Highlands catchment. As a result, we predict a stronger-than-usual annual rise in water. Already, the shifts on the ground are remarkable, with high localised rainfall begin…

Introducing the newest chapter in our Epic Experiences collection: The Okavango to Tsodilo Ultra-Trail.  On the 11th of April 2026, we’re launching something completely new in Botswana’s safari space: A 4-night, 100 km ultra-trail adventure connecting…

Xugana Island Lodge is set in the heart of the Okavango Delta’s most breathtaking permanent water site. Accessed by motorboat, you weave through the channels and winding waterways before reaching

We at Desert & Delta Safaris proudly introduce our Okavango Awakening Wellness Retreat, an exclusive 4-night journey, from 28 November 2025, designed for those seeking deep connection and restoration in Botswana’s brilliant natural environment. Hosted by renowned wellness guide and certified yoga instructor

We at Desert & Delta Safaris, in partnership with 100% citizen-owned Savannah Expeditions, are reviving one of Botswana’s first exclusive photographic safari lodges, formerly Khwai River Lodge. Opening on 16 March 2026, the newly named Sediba Sa Rona is primed to be the most spectacular property in the Khwai Concession—what we call “The Meeting Point …

We at Desert & Delta Safaris are writing a bold new story for the safari industry. Empowering women is part of our DNA—a core value consistently woven into our daily work and shared by all who comprise our incredible team. Throughout our organisation, we celebrate the women who make us stronger, alongside our guests who teach, encourage and support us. From leading game d…

We at Desert & Delta Safaris have proudly partnered with Salt Pans Ultra for an unforgettable Makgadikgadi marathon! As the official Safari Host Sponsor, we’re offering participants exclusive post-race safari experiences, ensuring that every step of this challenge is met with an equally rewarding and life-changing adventure that …

Popularity Piqued by Plight: Pangolin Pressure & Rise to Fame Dubbed the “mammal you’ve never heard of,” the pangolin has risen from obscurity to become a global symbol of the illegal wildlife trade. On World Pangolin Day, we shine a light on what makes these creatures extraordinary, the threats they face, and why their plight has captured the world’s attenti…

The Ultimate Luxury Botswana Safari Experience: 9 Incredible Places to Stay & Explore   Botswana is one of Africa’s most coveted safari destinations, offering extraordinary wildlife encounters, pristine landscapes, and activities that bring travellers to the desert and the delta, covering land and water-based…

Introducing Epic Experiences:   Introducing our handpicked selection of specially designed mini-packages and enhancements, curated exclusively by us. Our selection of Epic Experiences are designed to offer unparalleled access to hidden gems and remote ancient landscapes hidden away from other travellers. This blog reveals our carefully crafted itinerary t…

A Botswana Safari Should Be a Family Tradition Discover a ‘secret season’ – December in Botswana, a time when many overlook the beauty of Africa. This secret season bursts with vibrant colors and new life, making it the perfect backdrop for unforgettable family adventures. Instead of watching the snowfall from the comfort of your home, imagine your little ones beamin…

Custom-crafted for Mind-Blowing Adventure: Unleash your senses and awaken your spirit with our newly introduced Epic Experiences, tailored for unforgettable adventures. Led by expert guides with deep, insider knowledge of Botswana, these experiences are crafted with our signature blend of adventure and exclusivity, with the added pleasure of personalisation. These spe…

Winter has blown its initial breaths over the region, and with the cooler weather has come a bounty of predator action. Milder weather is especially favoured by big cats who are usually most active at dusk and dawn. With the sun rising and setting later, the opportunity to witness them has expanded slightly—and we have not been disappointed. Mu…

Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Camp Experience Unveiled by Desert & Delta Safaris – Opening September 15, 2024 Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary adventure as Desert & Delta Safaris, renowned for their luxury and responsible safari experiences in Botswana, introduces their latest one-of-a-kind experience: the Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Camp. This exceptional overnight expeditio…

Specialist Guiding adds an extra touch of privacy and exclusivity to our safari adventures, catering to the needs and desires of special interest travellers, celebrities, and families with specific goals in mind. At the heart of every adventure we undertake, it is you who gives life and purpose to our journey….

Mark Muller, an expert birder from Botswana, asserts that among avid birders in Southern Africa, there’s unanimous agreement on the most thrilling species to encounter: the Pel’s Fishing Owl, and we’re lucky enough to have a resident pair breeding at Camp Xakanaxa—a spec…

Join us as we raise a glass to the magic of travel and the positive impact we can make together! As we welcome the holidays and start to say farewell to 2023, we find ourselves reflecting on the extraordinary moments and positive impact created by our incredible guests, we mean you. Thank you for the endless memories and making what we do truly matter, to those who chose to embark on a journey …

To guide you through the orchestration of your dream safari, we present a step-by-step guide that transforms the planning process into an adventure in itself—an exploration of your aspirations and an anticipation of the unexpected moments awaiting you. Step 1: Define Your Safari Goals   Imagine standing amidst Botswana’s diverse landscapes, surrounded by wildlife in their natu…

Embarking on a safari in Botswana is a thrilling adventure for any wildlife photographer. The landscapes are diverse, the wildlife abundant, and the opportunities for capturing unique awe-inspiring moments are endless. In this blog, we’ll delve into the art of wildlife photography, offering essential tips for those eager to document the untamed beauty of Botswana through their lens. Here are 12…

Join us on a trail of discovery in Botswana’s wild places and follow the footprints of its wildlife, our neighbours. Zebra Migration in the Makgadikgadi Pans: A Monochrome Mirage

Botswana beauty stretches beyond the big five and beautiful vastly different landscapes. The heart of Botswana is painted with strokes of feathered brilliance, a birdwatcher’s paradise. As the various seasons arrive, these landscapes transform and with this a new ensemble of wild winged wonders grace the skies. Come, let us help you learn about Botswana’s feathered friends with our birds-eye vi…

A Map to Botswana’s Watery Treasures: Barbel Run and Tiger Fishing in the Okavango Panhandle Are you an adventurous traveler…

INTRODUCING THE MAKGADIKGADI HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE In the heart of Botswana’s untamed wilderness, an u…

Gathering at the Waterhole or in this case, Lagoon We are always talking about the abundant herds of Elephants in Botswana, these gentle giants are everywhere. Their significance to us however is not their numbers, it’s about the imprint that an Elephant leaves on us. We have the fierce spirit that comes with being a pride of lions, like a pack of wild dogs we passionately clan toge…

THE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK HAS MORE SECRETS THAN SUNSETS, AND OUR FAVOURITE IS SAVUTE. We all love an enchanting sunset and the incredible shades and hues it casts over dreamy landscapes below. And in places like Savute in the Chobe National Park, there is more to each sunset and landscape than meets the eye. Did you know that sunlight is actually white in colour? At least, that is how astronau…

Ignite your love on an intimate romantic safari in Africa. Close your eyes and picture you and your better half on holiday. What is the first image that comes to mind? A kiss in front of the Eiffel tower, a paradisal villa in the Maldives or an evening gondola excursion in an Italian canal? Instead of following the flocks to the most Instagrammed destinations, sit back and imagine yourself i…

THE BIRDS MIGRATE TO AFRICA FOR CHRISTMAS, YOU SHOULD TOO Christmas continues in Africa beyond December. We celebrate the festive season with shimmering wetlands, rolling emerald landscapes and sun-hats, instead of white glistening snow and winter jackets. You might say we live in the Garden of Eden. Christmas in Africa is magical; a secret season filled with w…

Has Botswana been calling? Have the trumpets of Botswana been echoing in your dreams? It means Africa is call…

Since its inception in 1982, Desert & Delta Safaris has been empowering Botswana through tourism. In 2022, Desert & Delta celebrates their 40thAnniversary, and to commemorate the incredible journey, a stunning new book documenting an impressive and remarkable history marks the occasion. Titled ‘Empowering The People of Botswana Through Tourism; Our Journey Together.’ The 132…

Last week Chobe Holdings Limited (Desert & Delta Safaris Botswana Stock Exchange listed holding company) announced the appointment of Lempheditse Odumetse as Group Managing Director. The appointment is effective 24 February 2022. Mr Odumetse assumes the position of Group Managing Director from Mr Jonathan Gibson who remains the Group Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Chairman. Born and …

We would like to reassure our travellers and travel partners that Desert & Delta Safaris and destination Botswana is travel ready. Right now! We are now seeing the lifting of all travel restrictions and the rescinding of travel bans imposed on our region. This comes after the “knee-jerk” reaction from the UK government a few weeks ago and the other countries that followed subsequent to …

To celebrate the freedom to travel again we are launching an amazing competition. Travel in Africa has the ability to create so much positive change. Increasing conservation efforts and importantly uplifting and empowering local citizens. There is so much to be grateful for and to recognise this we’ll be sharing ten videos in the next 4-weeks showcasing the remarkable experiences on offer …

The global vaccine rollout is helping boost consumer confidence. Airline schedules around the world are ramping up and the road to recovery has begun in earnest.  . We’ve heard of new terms like “Revenge Travel” pop up. The idea that after over a year in lockdown there is a massive pent up…

Welcome to the next edition of our monthly update bringing you news and wildlife movements from the regions we operate in Botswana. Before we get into the latest updates, please take a moment to watch our final CARES Movement video – a message of thanks to you for the support…

The Desert & Delta Safaris CARES Movement was a remarkable success with over $20,000 raised for co-existence support for local communities and wildlife in Botswana! By June this year we realised the COVID crisis wasn’t going to be over anytime soon. The Desert & Delta Safaris team decided to get together to discuss how we could come up with a campaign that would not o…

Welcome to our new logo and Desert & Delta Safaris branding. A fresh, modern feel in keeping with the evolution of the company over recent years. When it comes to the luxury safari sector, our group has one of the largest proportions of local citizens in senior positions in Africa. We consider ourselves first and foremost an organisation empowering the people of Botswana, through wildlife-base…

Join the CARES Movement by booking a safari voucher now and help us raise $ 10,000 for local Botswana community projects.  . The Covid-19 crisis has crippled the world economy and travel & tourism is one of the worst affected industries. In…

Silence. A crunch. A rustle. A grumble. A snarl. A growl. A bark. A snort. A splash. A yelp. A laugh. A call. Silence How many of these sounds did you hear while on safari? And how many of these sounds did you recognize as the possible presence of one of the fantastic animals you came to see? There are many ways for you to enhance your safari experience. One of them is learning what to liste…

INTRODUCTION TO THE MONTHLY CAMP UPDATES Welcome to the first post of our Desert & Delta Safaris monthly updates. The purpose of these posts is to bring you monthly updates and behind the scenes stories from our camps and lodges. We will focus on relevant topics such as water level updates in the Oka…

If you’ve been to Xugana Island Lodge in the last year, chances are you won’t forget meeting “Slade” – the softly spoken giant with the serene smile who is as passionate about the Okavango Delta as he is about guiding. We know lots of you want to hear from Slade so we caught up with him recently at Xugana. Writer and photographer Mana Meadows met up with Slad…

Our business is all about the way Desert and Delta Safaris CARES. Today on International Women’s Day, we are focusing specifically on the ‘E’ from CARES: EQUALITY. Women play a pivotal part in the success of any business and we are so proud of our empowerment initiatives, we have Africa’s first and only all-women guiding team at Chobe Game Lodge. Our drive towards empowering women in th…

On the 10th January 2020 – Florence Kagiso (Chobe Game Lodge) and Ernest Chaba & James Wilson (Desert & Delta Safaris) headed for the United States on their first #ResponsibleTravelTour. Their mission was to spread the word about the real positive impact of tourism in Botswana when it c…

She’s in love with her job and the whole world can see it – her positivity is infectious. She’s also currently the first and only woman guide in the Desert & Delta bush camps, currently based at Camp Xakanaxa. Leeng Lynn Tebalo talks to us about her experiences of entering this male-dominated arena, and how your attitude is e…

We love receiving stories and photos from our guests who have travelled to Botswana with us. Below is a lovely account . from Kiley and Jennifer who did a five-night safari earlier this year. One of the reasons we chose Botswana as a destination was for the variety of environments and the opportunity to see different concentrations of animals in different places. The quality of the cam…

The Moremi Game Reserve is well known for its comprehensive protective measures in regards to the wildlife within its parameters. This has allowed for the co-existence of different species of predators such as wild dogs, lions, leopards, and hyenas to name a few. On the 15th of May, the Desert & Delta Safaris guides team spotted a special sighting in the Xakanaxa area. Several different pre…

Ishmael Mogamisi is passionate about two things: guiding, and teaching – so we’re really glad he decided to combine the two and lead a new generation of Desert and Delta safari guides. He talks to us about guiding – and what it takes to be a great guide.