Okavango Delta Route: 8 Places from Maun to Boro River
Explore the Okavango Delta in northwestern Botswana, visiting key safari destinations including Moremi Game Reserve, Chief's Island, Xakanaxa Lagoon, and the Panhandle Region. This route covers the unique landscape where desert meets water, connecting the towns of Maun and Abu Camp with the wildlife-rich Boro River area.
- Distance
- 404.3 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Okavango Delta
- End
- Boro River
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Okavango Delta — Northern wetland oasis in the heart of the Kalahari Desert with narrow water channels.
- Moremi Game Reserve — Protected wildlife area within the Okavango Delta hosting elephants, hippos, and fish eagles.
- Chief's Island — Largest island in the Okavango Delta, known for game viewing and water-based safaris.
- Xakanaxa Lagoon — Scenic lagoon in the northern Okavango Delta with abundant wildlife and reed beds.
- Panhandle Region — Northern part of the Okavango Delta characterized by narrow waterways and lush vegetation.
- Maun — Gateway town to the Okavango Delta with safari lodge access and local services.
- Abu Camp — Safari lodge within the Okavango Delta offering water and land-based game viewing.
- Boro River — Main waterway in the Okavango Delta used for boat safaris through reed channels.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Duke's Camp base can only be reached by helicopter or small bush planes; no road access available.
- Transport
- Safari activities include both land-based game drives and water-based boat safaris through narrow channels and reed beds.
- Tip
- A great guide is crucial for safari success; they can track animal movements and predict wildlife encounters.
- Avoid
- Do not put hands in the water due to Nile crocodiles; avoid dragging hands as this increases risk of crocodile encounters.
- Avoid
- Do not attempt to travel by boat at night in hippo-infested waters; return to camp before dark.
- Tip
- Wear protective eye goggles when traveling fast by boat at dusk to protect eyes from insects.
- Timing
- Early morning and afternoon safaris are conducted; be prepared to wake early for wildlife viewing.
- Tip
- When landing on dry land during boat excursions, clap and make noise to scare away crocodiles and other animals in bushes.
- Save money
- Go2Africa offers up to $500 USD discount for first 300 bookings using code FERNWEH in inquiry form.
- Tip
- Wildlife viewing is enhanced by maintaining a positive mindset and openness; guides emphasize not fixating on one animal type.
Video on this route
We went on Safari… by Boat… in the Desert?!