Ngamiland East

The core of Okavango Delta tourism, with Maun as the gateway, from where you can go deep into the wetlands by dugout canoe, safari vehicle or small plane.

Ngamiland East is a sub-district of Botswana's North-West District, covering Maun and the eastern and southern parts of the Okavango Delta. Maun is the main gateway town to the delta, with many tour operators, camps and small-plane routes. Moremi Game Reserve in the area is known for its abundant large mammals and birdlife, traditional dugout canoe (mokoro) trips are a signature experience, and helicopter or small-plane flights offer panoramic views of the wetlands. The dry season (roughly Jun–Oct) has high water levels and concentrated wildlife, offering the best viewing conditions. Maun Airport has flights to Gaborone and major southern African cities.

Destinations

• Okavango Delta (Maun)
• Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan

Itineraries

• Nxai Pan & Kubu Island Salt Pan Loop – Head east from Maun to see baobabs and meerkats, and cross the salt pans to camp on Kubu Island.
• Windhoek to Victoria Falls Overland Loop – Cross from Namibia along the Okavango River to the Delta and Chobe, ending at Victoria Falls.
• Victoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango Overland – An overland journey from Victoria Falls through Chobe and the salt pans to Maun, connecting rivers and the delta
• Victoria Falls & Chobe Delta Fly-In Safari – Cross from Victoria Falls into Chobe, then fly by light aircraft into the Okavango Delta, departing from Maun.
• Maun to Kasane 4WD Expedition – A self-drive expedition through Moremi, Khwai, Savuti, and the Chobe Riverfront, camping along deep sand tracks.
• Okavango Panhandle & Tsodilo Hills – Head north along the A35 for lagoon mokoro trips, Tsodilo rock art, river fishing, and houseboats.