Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta: How to Plan the Trip

Few journeys in Africa match the combination of Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta. One is the world’s largest curtain of falling water, the other a vast inland delta where that same kind of seasonal flood spreads into the Kalahari. Linking them is straightforward once you understand the routes.

Getting from Victoria Falls to the Delta

There are three common ways to make the journey:

• Via Chobe (the classic): road transfer from Victoria Falls to Kasane (about 1–1.5 hours plus the border), a night or two in Chobe, then a light-aircraft flight from Kasane into a Delta camp. It adds a second great wildlife area at little extra travel time.
• Via Maun: fly from Victoria Falls or Kasane to Maun, the Delta’s gateway town, then connect by light aircraft to your camp.
• Charter flights: for tighter schedules, a private charter can fly you directly between the regions.

Light aircraft have strict luggage limits, usually around 20 kg per person in soft bags, so pack accordingly.

Best time to visit the Okavango Delta

The Delta’s flood arrives in the dry season, which surprises many travellers. Rain that falls in the Angolan highlands in summer takes months to spread through the Delta, so the water usually peaks from around June to August.

• June to October: high water, excellent mokoro trips and peak game viewing as the surrounding bush dries out. This is the best time for most visitors.
• November to March: the green season, with newborn animals, dramatic storms, superb birding and lower rates.

What to do in the Delta

Delta camps offer a mix of activities depending on location and water levels: mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions through the reed channels, game drives on the larger islands, guided walks, and motorboat trips in the deeper channels. Wildlife includes elephant, lion, leopard, African wild dog, red lechwe and exceptional birdlife.

How long do you need?

We recommend at least three nights in the Delta, ideally split between two camps with different habitats. Add two nights at Victoria Falls and two in Chobe, and you have an unforgettable eight-day journey. That’s exactly our 8 Day Okavango Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls safari.

Plan it with a local team

Borders, light-aircraft schedules and camp availability all have to line up. Because we’re based in Victoria Falls, we handle every piece. See all our multi-day safari packages or tell us your dates.