Is Okavango Delta busy?

Okavango Delta gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Okavango Delta?

For thinner crowds, visit Okavango Delta in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

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Best time to visit Okavango Delta (and when it is crowded)

Okavango Delta is a safari destination in Botswana. Its peak season is June, July, and August, and it is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

June, July, and August

Quietest months

January, February, March, November, and December

Okavango Delta month by month

How crowded Okavango Delta gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Okavango Delta in January: Quiet
Okavango Delta in February: Quiet
Okavango Delta in March: Quiet
Okavango Delta in April: Quiet
Okavango Delta in May: Quiet
Okavango Delta in June: Quiet
Okavango Delta in July: Moderate
Okavango Delta in August: Quiet
Okavango Delta in September: Quiet
Okavango Delta in October: Quiet
Okavango Delta in November: Quiet
Okavango Delta in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

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Common questions

Is Okavango Delta busy?: Okavango Delta gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Okavango Delta?: For thinner crowds, visit Okavango Delta in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Okavango Delta least crowded?: Okavango Delta is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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