Why The Okavango Delta in Botswana should be on your bucket list

I absolutely loved everywhere I visited on the African continent South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls and Botswana. I can’t wait to go back and see more of this spectacular continent.

 I’ve managed to narrow down one of my absolute favourites to Botswana and the Okavango Delta. Full of spectacular scenery, abundance of wildlife, great lodges and not too many crowds. You’re in the middle of no where with wild animals surrounding you but you feel totally safe. We stayed at two different lodges while in the Delta, Bains Camp and Chiefs. Both are 5 star, and both are completely different. Bains is on the edge on one of the Delta’s waterholes, so hippos galore. They offer special experiences where they will pull your bed out onto the deck and you can sleep under the stars, I wasn’t that adventurous, but I did take a bubble bath under the stars. Your Tent is raised off the ground and at night the hippos come out of the water and feed on grass under your cabin, very unique. Chief’s Camp is in a drier part of the Delta, but just as busy with animals and beautiful scenery. When we went to lunch, we were visited by some elephants at the restaurant, but they couldn’t stay, no reservation, lol.

I’m definitely not a morning person at the best of times but this trip and my itinerary was perfect. Up early for a morning safari , bush coffee and cake to watch the sun rise, back to the lodge for relaxing during the heat of the day, then before dinner out again on game drive and sundowners gazing at the sunset, listening to animals, while sipping your favourite drink, then back to the lodge for dinner and sitting by the campfire, repeat the next day and the next and so forth.

 This is great for couples, friends, and families (all kids ages are welcome but maybe 10years and above would be better suited). The Okavango Delta is a once in a life time experience that everyone should visit no matter what there budget as everyone can have a fantastic time, and for those who have been there before going back a 2nd or 3rd time and your guaranteed to see something new every time.

Don’t rush Africa take your time and experience and enjoy your surroundings.