Must-see hotels in Okavango Delta

  • Chief’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Considered by many to be one of the premier camps in the delta, Chief’s blends into its marshy surroundings like a hunter in a duck blind. With a front…

  • Camp Okavango

    Okavango Delta

    Set amid sausage and jackalberry trees on Nxaragha Island, just outside Moremi, this charming lodge is elegant, and the staff are known for their…

  • Shinde Island Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This lagoonside camp sits just north of Moremi, between the savannah and the delta, and is one of the delta's oldest camps, but a 2015 renovation has…

  • Moremi Crossing

    Okavango Delta

    This well-priced collection of lovely chalets flanks a simply gorgeous (and enormous) thatched dining and bar area that overlooks a long floodplain where…

  • Khwai Campsite

    Okavango Delta

    The campsites at this expansive campground are shady and well developed, with some lovely sites close to the riverbank; others are a little further inland…

  • Footsteps

    Okavango Delta

    This relatively new program, run by Ker & Downey, places an emphasis on walking and mokoro safaris across the delta floodplains. It’s the sort of thing…

  • Pom Pom Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This intimate camp was one of the delta's original luxury retreats, though frequent renovations have kept it up to speed with recent properties. Six linen…

  • Island Safari Lodge

    Maun

    One of the original lodges in Maun, Island Safari is still one of the best, with a range of accommodation set along a nice stretch of riverbank. The…

  • Sepupa Swamp Stop

    Okavango Delta

    This laid-back riverside campsite is secluded, handy to Sepupa village, very affordable and accessible (3km) from the Maun–Shakawe road. The lodge can…

  • Kwara Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This island camp lies in an area of subterranean springs that attract flocks of pelicans (kwara means ‘where the pelicans feed’). These pools also attract…

  • Stanley’s Camp

    Okavango Delta

    Although less ostentatious than other lodges in Moremi, Stanley’s, located near the Boro River near the southern end of Chief’s Island, lacks the…

  • Cresta Riley’s Hotel

    Maun

    Riley’s is the only hotel or lodge in central Maun and it has a long pedigree: it's been here since before tourists began arriving, although it’s barely…

  • Oddball’s

    Okavango Delta

    For years, Oddball’s was a well-regarded budget lodge and something of a delta institution, but although it’s still way below lodge prices elsewhere in…

  • Mapula Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Located on the fringe of the Moremi Game Reserve, this lodge has a style all its own and is one of few independent lodges in the delta. African hardwoods…

  • Maun Rest Camp

    Maun

    This no-frills rest camp off Shorobe Rd is spotless and boasts what justifiably may be ‘the cleanest ablution blocks in Maun’. A recent change of…

  • Sedia Riverside Hotel

    Maun

    If you feel most comfortable in a hotel-style environment, the Sedia is a good option. This resort-like complex features an outdoor bar, a continental…

  • Camp Xakanaxa

    Okavango Delta

    This camp, of longer standing than most, offers a pleasant mix of delta and savannah habitat, and teems with huge herds of elephants and other wildlife…

  • Maun Lodge

    Maun

    This upmarket option is just south of the town centre and boasts all the luxuries you’d expect at this price. It’s certainly a comfortable option, though…

  • Crocodile Camp

    Maun

    ‘Croc Camp’ occupies a superb spot right on the river and is a quieter place for those not needing shots of presafari sambuca (not that it doesn’t serve…

  • Queness Inn

    Maun

    These mini, self-catering apartments aren't really close to anything, but they're large, nicely kept and generally quiet – perfect if you have your own…

  • Camp Moremi

    Okavango Delta

    This long-standing wilderness retreat sits amid giant ebony trees next to the heronry at Xakanaxa Lediba and is surrounded by wildlife-rich grasslands…

  • Rivernest Boutique Cottages

    Maun

    These excellent self-catering cottages have bright colour schemes, excellent apartment-style rooms with plenty of space and free wi-fi. There's a swimming…

  • Khwai River Lodge

    Okavango Delta

    Perched on the northern shores of the Khwai River, this opulent lodge overlooks the Moremi Game Reserve and is frequently visited by large numbers of…

  • South Gate Camp Site

    Okavango Delta

    This campsite is reasonably developed, but its distance from the main wildlife-watching areas would make it our last choice of the public campsites…

  • Mbiroba Camp

    Okavango Delta

    This camp is run by the Okavango Polers Trust and is the usual launching point for mokoro trips into the delta. Sadly, like so many community projects,…

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