All you need to bring is yourself, a cap, some sunscreen, shades and a scarf to protect your nose from the wind. A camera and a pair of binoculars are highly recommended. Your beverage preferences will have been taken at the time of booking.

We’ll depart at 0700hrs and depending on the wind as well as what we spot along our journey, we expect to arrive at Chief’s Island around lunch time where we will have a light lunch, picnic style. You will experience midday silence and the soothing smell of the bush as you relax in awe of the delta breeze. We will head back downstream for the 2nd leg of our delta experience. Our Professional Guide will share his/her in- depth knowledge on birding as we move along the delta and its channels.

Traversing the meandering palm and papyrus fringed waterways, we will pass through palm-fringed islands and thick woodland, resplendent with lush vegetation, and hopefully spotting some wildlife as we experience the many facets of this unique ecosystem, the largest intact inland delta in the world. The diversity and numbers of animals and birds can be staggering. A recent overview of the Okavango records 122 species of mammals, 71 species of fish, 444 species of birds, 64 species of reptiles and 1300 species of flowering plants. With luck on our side, we hope to spot some of these delta beauties.

1. Xaa Safaris (Pty) Ltd shall guarantee the availability of the trip upon receipt of deposit. A deposit of 50% needs to be paid as soon as possible to reserve the booking.
2. Cancellation of the SAFARI, ACCOMMODATION or EXCURSIONS is to be in writing and is only effective on receipt of such notification. Refunds will be paid as per the schedule below.
3. Cancellation more than 60 days before departure, the 20% deposit is forfeited any other monies paid are refunded to the client (less bank charges).
4. Cancellation more than 31 days before departure 50% of the full fee may be refunded to the client (less bank charges),
5. Cancellation more than 15 days before departure 25% of the full fee may be refunded to the client (less bank charges),
6. Cancellation within 14 days before departure – 100% of fees will be payable with no refund.
7. Note that Travel Insurance is mandatory when booking your safari, your travel insurance should cover any of the costs incurred above should the cancellation be for a valid medical or emergency reason.