Okavango Delta Exclusive Private Concession Safari (7–10 Days)

Destination: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tour Type: Ultra-Luxury Fly-In Safari
Best For: High-end travelers, honeymooners, private groups, photographers seeking exclusivity

Overview

The Okavango Delta Exclusive Private Concession Safari is the most refined way to experience Botswana’s crown jewel. Designed for travelers who value privacy, flexibility, and depth, this itinerary takes place entirely within privately managed Delta concessions, where strict guest limits ensure intimate wildlife encounters and complete freedom of movement.

Staying in some of the Delta’s finest lodges and camps, this safari emphasizes unrestricted exploration, personalized guiding, and seamless luxury in one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.

Why Choose a Private Concession Safari?

Private concessions offer privileges unavailable in national parks:

• Off-road game driving for close wildlife encounters
• Night game drives to spot nocturnal species
• Flexible activity schedules (no fixed park hours)
• Extremely low vehicle density
• Personalized guiding and tailor-made days

This freedom transforms the safari from a schedule into an experience.

Safari Experiences

Game Drives (Day & Night)

Explore vast, exclusive territories in open 4×4 vehicles:

• Track lions, leopards, wild dogs, and cheetahs
• Observe elephants, buffalo, and giraffes at close range
• Night drives reveal aardvark, porcupine, genets, and owls

Your guide adapts each drive to wildlife activity and your interests.

Mokoro & Boat Safaris

Water-based activities showcase the Delta’s unique hydrology:

• Silent mokoro journeys through reed-lined channels
• Motorboat safaris in deeper lagoons (seasonal)
• Water-level wildlife viewing and birding

These experiences add calm contrast to game drives.

Walking Safaris

Guided walks provide a grounded, sensory experience:

• Learn animal tracking and bush skills
• Study plants, insects, and bird behavior
• Gain insight into Delta ecology and conservation

Walking is optional and tailored to comfort levels.

Wildlife Highlights

The Okavango Delta hosts year-round wildlife abundance:

• Massive elephant populations
• Lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs
• Red lechwe, sitatunga, and other rare antelope
• Hippos and crocodiles in waterways
• Over 400 bird species

Accommodation – Ultra-Luxury Lodges & Camps

Handpicked camps feature:

• Spacious suites with private decks
• Plunge pools or outdoor baths
• Fine dining and premium wines
• Dedicated guides and vehicles
• Exceptional service with minimal guest numbers

Camps are selected based on season and wildlife movements.

Typical Itinerary Flow

• Days 1–3: Central Delta private concession
• Days 4–6: Remote water-rich concession
• Days 7–10: Predator-dense dry-land area or Moremi fringe

Guests may remain in one area for deeper immersion or move between regions.

Best Time to Travel

• May – October: Peak season with floodwaters and prime wildlife
• November – April: Green season, excellent birding, fewer visitors

Ideal Extensions

• Victoria Falls (luxury lodges)
• Chobe National Park (river safaris)
• Kalahari Desert for cultural contrast

Who This Safari Is For

• Luxury and ultra-luxury travelers
• Honeymooners and anniversary trips
• Private families or small groups
• Wildlife photographers and filmmakers