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Travel in the Okavango Delta

There are two ways to explore the Okavango Delta: by road and by air. While road travel appeals to self-drive enthusiasts, certain areas can only be accessed by small planes.

The fly-in option allows you to reach remote camps on islands and private concessions that are inaccessible by vehicle, even a 4×4. The activities available at these camps depend on their location and the water levels of the Okavango’s flood. Some camps offer water-based or land-based activities exclusively.

Camps like Jumbo Junction provide year-round experiences, combining both water-based and land-based adventures. These camps are strategically located in the northern part of the delta, where deep channels feed the rest of the delta in the south.

Getting to the Okavango Delta

The main access points to the Okavango Delta are Maun and Kasane. Maun, located on the southern tip of the delta, and Kasane, on the Chobe River in the north, have international airports served by Air Botswana and Airlink from Johannesburg, South Africa.

The easiest way to reach camps and lodges in the Okavango is by light aircraft. A short flight from Maun offers breathtaking aerial views of the delta. Please note that strict luggage restrictions apply, so pack light and consult us or your agent for a useful packing list.

If you prefer to drive, a fully equipped 4×4 vehicle is necessary. Conditions can be challenging, with rough terrain, sandy tracks, water crossings, and muddy stretches during the wet season. A self-drive safari requires confidence and preparedness.

Air

Air – Seronga Airstrip is the primary Air Access.

Public Airstrip
Elevation: 3,240 ft / 988 m
Longitude/Latitude: 18°49′25″S 22°25′25″E
Surface: Gravel
Length: 1100m / 3609ft
Direction: 12/30
Guest will have a 25min vehicle transfer to camp.
Flight Times – 45 min from Maun / 90 Min from Kasane.

Seronga airstrip is served mainly by Mack Air for flight that come to Jumbo Junction

Aircraft from Maun International Airport (IATA:MUB) as well as Kasane International Airport (lATA: BBK)

Airstrip GPS Co-ordinates: 18°49′25″S 22°25′25″E

The airstrip is a CAAB licensed Class B airstrip and can accommodate aircraft up to MAUW S700kg’s (Cessna Caravan)

Airstrip length: 1100m

Please note there is a limit of 20kg’s per person (including hand luggage) in SOFT BAGS (No hard bags or soft bags with hard wheel bases allowed e.g.: Samsonite’s).

Flying Times:

To/from Maun: 40 minutes

To/from Kasane: 90 minutes

Seronga Airstrip to Jumbo Junction is a 30-minute short drive to the camp.

Heli-Pad

Elevation: 976m
Longitude / Latitude : 18°49’27.03”S / 22°36’13.15”E
Surface – Gravel
Length: n/a
Direction: n/a

Boat Transfer

Self-Drive to Sepupa. 1hr to 1,5hr boat transfer from Sepupa across the panhandle of the Okavango to Seronga, where you will be collected with a 25min transfer to camp.