Macatoo Camp in the Okavango Delta has some of the best riding in Africa with huge numbers and variety of game. You’ll get up close and personal with elephants and run with herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe and antelope.

We have sent so many riders to Macatoo that have told us that this is the best holiday they’ve ever had. The peak season is from mid-June to mid-October when the floods are highest and you have the option of a boat safari as well as the usual riding and game drive options. The green season is a lot warmer, the floods have disappeared but the upside is that animals crowd around the premanant waterholes which makes for excellent viewing and there is a pool at camp to cool off in! You’ll save 40% on peak season pricing by travelling from December to March.

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE DELTA?

The image you have in your head of the iconic floods, splashy canters and large numbers of game are typical of the winter months in the Okavango Delta during the Dry Season, spanning from July to October. During this period, the rains have almost stopped entirely, and the floodwaters, originating from Angola, typically inundate the Delta, attracting wildlife from the surrounding arid regions.

Despite being referred to as the “dry season,” this is when the Okavango waters are at their peak. Macatoo also offer water-based activities during this time. However, it’s worth noting exceptions; October, for instance, stands out as the driest and hottest month, offering excellent game viewing opportunities but usually the floods have entirely disappeared. The upside is that the ground is sandy and clear for fast riding.

Excellent game viewing can be enjoyed in the summer months too during the Green Season. Close to Macatoo is good numbers of resident game and nearby permanent water channels where animals crowd together at the remaining water holes with their newly born babies at foot.

The shoulder months have much to recommend them too. November brings the first life giving rains and the land springs to life, a bright green carpet over the plains appears and the calving season for many antelope, such as impala, begins.

Every month delivers a unique experience you can have a superb safari in the Okavango at any time of year.

SEASONS

When it comes to safari planning it helps to consider the seasonal rate differences. The Delta always offers incredible riding and exceptional wildlife viewing but there are advantages to travelling at different times of year.

• Low Green Season – December to March

• Shoulder Season – April to mid-June and mid-October to November

• Peak Dry Season – Mid-June to mid-October