In the 1070s people living outside of Botswana had even heard of the Okavango Delta. But things were to change. This has been accomplished through the granting of concessions or private reserves which have been leased out to safari companies who manage their operations within strict guidelines and with very strict carrying capacities to prevent overcrowding. While the country still has areas for the general public to visit the private reserves or concessions are the best for the discerning traveller to find the ultimate private wildlife experience. The rainy season starts in November, peaks in January and ends in March, and rainfall ranges from 650 mm in the northeast to 250 mm in the southeast.
Winters are sunny and mild to warm, although night-time temperatures sometimes plummet to zero.
Each safari is customised to suit each guest's requirements. Guests can create their own itineraries to visit their preferred camps. Resident guides at each camp will host their guests throughout their area. Guests are transferred between camps by light aircraft. Then to the north-east, the Linyanti area offers a very different wildlife experience.