Ten reasons why an Okavango Delta safari should be on your bucket list

One off Africa's most popular safari destinations is Okavango Delta. Every year, thousands of wildlife enthusiasts flock to Botswana to witness the world's largest inland delta, which is home to a massive variety of wildlife.

If you want to experience an authentic African safari, here are ten reasons why an Okavango Delta should definitely be on your travel bucket list.

 

A beautiful portrait of a resting leopard in Botswana inside Abu Camp taken by @julialeibphotography. #FROSCHMoments

Een foto die is geplaatst door Frosch Travel (@froschtravel) op 16 Mei 2016 om 1:09 PDT

 

Gliding down the canals of the Okavango Delta has to be among the most memorable things I have done in my life. Unlike most rivers, the Okavango doesn't flow into the sea. Instead , it flows into the sands of the Kalahari desert, bringing life and greenery to the area.

Een foto die is geplaatst door Ricardo Silva (@luisricardo13) op 18 Mei 2016 om 1:58 PDT

 

Making the leap… even the water loving Red Lechwe don't want to get their feet wet when there could be a crocodile lurking unseen. #redlechwe, #okavangodelta, #botswana, #africa

Een foto die is geplaatst door Matt Todd (@matttoddphotos) op 18 Mei 2016 om 1:58 PDT

 

Another amazing sunset in the Delta…left me speechless…anyone who feels like going there and share this moment, let me know 😉 #botswana #okavangodelta #wildernesssafaris #sunset #magicmoments #travelgram #instatravel #luxurytraveler #luxurytravel #thepassionist

Een foto die is geplaatst door The Passionist-Travel Concepts (@thepassionist) op 17 Mei 2016 om 8:04 PDT

 

There is absolutely, positively, without a doubt, no bigger mistake than going all the way to Africa and not taking a “doors off” heli flip through the Okavango Delta. No doubt the wildlife is amazing from the game drive vehicle – but seeing it from an all new perspective is phenomenal. Protip: always plan for the flip to be right at sunset for some wicked awesome lighting.

Een foto die is geplaatst door Reid Bader (@reidbader) op 15 Mei 2016 om 7:24 PDT

 

A pride of lions drinks from the Okavango River on Chiefs Island in the Okavango Delta – Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana Camera: Nikon D200 Lense: Nikon 18-200mm Aperture: F5 Shutter Speed: 1/125 ISO: 100 #Africa #Botswana #okavango #okavangodelta #lion #lions #reflection #reflections #nature #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nikon @wildlifeplanet @thephotosociety #ig_africa #IG_captures #magesticearth #natgeotravel #natgeo #alloutafrica #unlimitedafrica #igscwildlife @lostinbots @rangerdiaries @wearewilderness #mombocamp #photooftheday

Een foto die door lightexpression is geplaatst op 15 Mei 2016 om 5:44 PDT

 

'FOUR' Zebras by @stephantuengler Location: Okavangodelta in Botswana. Aerial shot from helicopter. #fotoMAGAZIN #fmstagram #wildlife #picoftheday #WildlifePhotographer #WildlifePhotography #InAfrica_InIndia #zebras #Botswana #Okavangodelta #floods. #africa #water #splash #wildsplash #biggersplash #okavango

Een foto die is geplaatst door fotoMAGAZIN (@fotomagazin_de) op 14 Mei 2016 om 12:06 PDT

 

Maun, Botswana, has proved to be a tourist trap. That's why some Hippos were the only animals I have seen there. #maun #okavango #okavangodelta #botswana #loves_africa #wu_africa #ig_africa #africanamazing #igs_africa #africansafari #SpOn_Reise #nature_good #super_africa #weloveafrica #visitafrica #africatrip #amazingafrica #thisisafrica #bbctravel #mytinyatlas #guardiantravelsnaps #huffposttravel #cntraveler

Een foto die is geplaatst door Wolfgang Käseler (@groovyplanet) op 8 Mei 2016 om 8:00 PDT

 

A panorama I took on my iPhone early this year after a very relaxing afternoon exploring some quiet channels and lagoons in the Okavango Delta. #sunset #champagne #sundowners #safari #luxurytravel #okavangodelta #telegraphtravel #passagetoafrica #africanamazing #okavangoexplorers #sky #clouds #instalike #instadaily #mokoro #perfect

Een foto die is geplaatst door Josh Iremonger (@joshiremonger) op 4 Mei 2016 om 7:48 PDT

 

. @Repost from @danielbrowntravel ————————— #botswana #okavangodelta #okavango #dmafrica #Regrann #gopro

Een foto die is geplaatst door Botswana, Africa (@insta_botswana) op 3 Mei 2016 om 10:31 PDT