Okavango Delta Explorations

Beautiful but bashful. Kudu are extremely shy and highly alert, most comfortable in woodland and thickets where they will stand motionless when they sense danger, easily blending into the bush. Lacking the speed and stamina to flee predators on open ground they instead rely on their narrow bodies and long legs to leap through thickets when escaping predators with a distinctive and delightful rocking horse motion. - - - - #kudu #africanantelope #antelope #botswana #moremi #okavangodelta #okava...

News to smile about. Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need a PCR test to enter Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Booster requirements have also been dropped. Unvaccinated visitors simply need to present a valid PCR test on arrival (test timings vary by country). Southern Africa awaits! Speak to us for more details and to start planning your safari. He's not actually smiling of course. The act of curling up the lip to expose the teeth while inhaling is known as the flehme...

Sunrise in the Okavango - celebrated from the air. A spectacular start to the day! Pictured at Kweene Trails, a pristine corner of the western Okavango where Beagle Expeditions run authentic, adventurous and off the beaten-track safaris. This is true wilderness, where your only access to camp is by helicopter. Flying with the doors off you’ll enjoy unobstructed views as you explore this extraordinary landscape with your expert guide. @helicopterhorizons @beagle_expeditions @safari_essence - ...

“Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight” wrote the explorer Dr Livingstone on first seeing Victoria Falls in 1855. The Flight of Angels helicopter trip now offers you the chance to experience the full splendour of this natural wonder from above. A fantastic activity to include in your Vic Falls visit. - - - #victoriafalls #victoriafallszimbabwe #flightofangels #livingstone #naturalwonders #naturalwondersoftheworld #okavangodeltaexplorations #travelafrica #africas...

A simple hop skip and a jump from Botswana, Victoria Falls makes a fantastic addition to your safari. The local name, Mosi oa-Tunya, means The Smoke that Thunders –a far more evocative description than the colonial name which was adopted. As the Zambezi River tumbles down 100 metres from a vertical chasm, Victoria Falls is formed. Stretching across 1,700 metres and falling at heights between 80-110 metres, Victoria Fall is one and a half times wider than Niagara Falls and twice the height mak...

Why do Zebras have stripes? A debate which has echoed through scientific circles for over a hundred years. And continues to this day. Studies focussed on three main possibilities: Thermoregulation, protection from predators and protection from flies - the latter being the most popular. The basic idea behind the thermoregulation theory is that black stripes would absorb heat in the morning and warm up zebras, whereas white stripes reflect light more and could thus help cool zebras as they gra...

The charmingly named ‘Kalahari String of Stars’ (Heliotropium Ciliatum) are delicate flowers which spring up with the rains at this time of year. In traditional medicine the flower is used for various sicknesses in children. The bush is carpeted with wild flowers at the moment and very beautiful. A nature lovers paradise! - - - - - #stringofstars #plantsofinstagram #desertflowers #flowerslovers #wildflowersofinstagram #flowerpower #kalahari #naturelovers #botanylovers #naturephotography #flowe...

Despite their name, many Kingfishers don’t actually fish. There are 9 species of Kingfishers found in Botswana though only four actually fish for their food. Physically there aren’t major differences between the fish-eating versus insect-eating kingfishers, they all have similar body and bill designs. However there is an interesting difference in their behaviour: the insect-eating kingfishers are predominantly (not entirely) migratory. See the list below. Can you identify the various species? ...

We’ve had some wonderful summer rains this season – and now we’re all splashing about, enjoying the life giving waters which make the bush so beautiful and alive at this time of year. The landscape seems to glow with a hundred different shades of green, and so this time of year is known as the Green Season. It is the Okavango at its most beautiful – lush and bursting with life. Wild flowers carpet the plains and the animals are thriving. It is a wonderful time for photography, the air is clean a...

Take a ride on the wild side! Cycle safaris are ideal for adventurous travellers looking for a unique safari experience. Prepare for the ride of your life as you cycle ancient elephant paths and quietly pass towering giraffe. Cycle Mashatu offer a range of mountain bike safaris in Mashatu, in the eastern corner of Botswana. Their specialist guides will lead you on 4 or 7 night safaris through this stunning and rich landscape. Mashatu is truly a hidden gem, this region is often overlooked by tr...

Leaping lioness. She doesn’t fancy the muddy waters today. Though she is a good swimmer like the rest of the Duba lions in the northern Okavango, where this was pictured. Some experts have suggested the Okavango lions have developed particularly powerful legs thanks to all the wading and swimming they do. Certainly some prides in the more aquatic areas have displayed noticeably broader shoulders. The Duba concession in the northern Okavango features two luxury camps – Duba Explorers and Duba P...

Summer skies. This is such a beautiful time of year to visit. The dust has gone, the air is fresh and sweet from the rains - and full of bird song as our migratory visitors return. The lush landscape brings new vitality and the animals are the picture of health- glossy coats and full tummies. 💚 We love the green season, a much underrated time to go on safari. Connect us to start planning your safari. - - - - - #botswana #okavangodeltaexplorations #okavangodelta #landscapephotography #bigsky #wi...