Large Flood In The Okavango Delta

“We are experiencing a large flood in the Okavango Delta this season due to a variety of factors (‘left over’ water from last year, good rains in the Angola catchment area and good local rains that fell late in April and May). This is a natural and cyclical phenomenon that has affected all areas of the Delta in some way or other. Some areas will be wetter than others but overall this is fantastic for the Delta as it means that large grassland areas and floodplains will be rejuvenated and wide ranging habitats are created for many waterfowl and mammal species. The high levels of water in the Delta can hamper game drives but at the water and land combination camps it means mekoro activities are now far more wide spread and offer a real opportunity for encountering game in the shallow floodplains. The situation is being monitored closely by our managers and camp staff, and solutions being found for any difficulties being experienced, such as bridges over soggy paths, adjusting road networks, adapting activities accordingly etc. A specific impact so far is that we are unable to service the sleep-out hides on the Chitabe concession due to the high water levels so these will be unavailable until the water recedes again. There is no need for concern at this stage and our camps and their guests in general are making the most out of the water levels in the Delta.

This is a very special occurrence in a massive biodiversity covering an area of over 20,000 square kilometers and you will be able to share in this amazing period in the northern Botswana region.