Okavango Delta Painted Dog Safari
Tracking Africa's Rarest Predator Across the Okavango Delta
Overview
The African wild dog — the painted wolf — is the continent's most endangered large carnivore, and the Okavango Delta of Botswana is arguably the best place on Earth to see it. Fewer than 7,000 remain in the wild, and the Delta's private concessions protect some of the healthiest, most-studied packs anywhere. This six-day safari is built around them: their dawn hunts, their den sites in the denning season, and the electric social life of the pack.
Wild dogs are cursorial hunters — they run their prey to exhaustion — so sightings are fast, dramatic and utterly absorbing. In the private concessions your guide can drive off-road to follow a hunt, something the national parks do not allow. Alongside the dogs you will see lion, leopard, elephant and the water-adapted wildlife of the world's largest inland delta, explored by 4x4 and by mokoro, the traditional dugout canoe.
Who It's For
Made for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and repeat safari-goers who want a focused, high-quality predator safari — and specifically the chance to spend real time with wild-dog packs in the best country for them.
Package Highlights
Painted-Dog Packs
The Delta protects some of the healthiest wild-dog packs on the continent
Off-Road Hunts
Private concessions allow off-road driving to follow a hunt
Mokoro Safaris
Glide the Delta's channels by traditional dugout canoe
Big Predators
Lion and leopard alongside the dogs in prime predator country
Photographic Guiding
Expert guides and open vehicles built for serious photography
Fly-In Delta
Light-aircraft transfers over the Delta's channels and islands
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Fly by light aircraft from Maun over the Delta's silver channels to your first camp. An afternoon game drive introduces the concession and its resident wildlife.
🏨 Accommodation: Sanctuary Chief's Camp
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
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Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
📍 Chief's Island, Moremi Game Reserve
A flagship camp on Chief's Island in the heart of the Moremi predator country, with luxurious tented pavilions, plunge pools and some of the finest big-cat and wild-dog guiding in the Delta.
From $1,450 per person per night
Vumbura Plains
📍 Northern Okavango Private Concession
A contemporary, open-fronted camp in a private concession celebrated for its wild-dog packs, offering both land and water safaris and off-road access to follow the hunt.
From $1,650 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Luxury
(~$1,390/night)
5-star Delta camps, shared game activities, mokoro and all light-aircraft transfers
Get QuotePremier
(~$1,780/night)
Leading camps and a private vehicle for part of the safari
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$2,500/night)
Private guide and vehicle throughout, premium camps and a photographic focus
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 5 nights luxury Okavango Delta camps, fully inclusive
- ✓ All game drives, mokoro excursions and walking activities
- ✓ All light-aircraft transfers within the Delta and to/from Maun
- ✓ All meals, teas and house beverages
- ✓ Off-road wild-dog tracking in private concessions
- ✓ Park and concession fees
- ✓ Laundry and camp Wi-Fi
- ✓ Emergency medical evacuation cover
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International and regional flights to Maun
- ✗ Botswana visa (if applicable)
- ✗ Premium wines and champagne
- ✗ Private vehicle upgrade (unless selected)
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Gratuities (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses
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Best Time to Travel
May to September is the dry season and the best time for wild dog, with June to August the denning period when packs settle at a den and sightings are at their most reliable and rewarding.
Why Choose This Package
The Best Place for Wild Dog
The Okavango's private concessions protect some of the healthiest, most-studied painted-dog packs in Africa.
Off-Road Access
Private concessions allow off-road driving to follow a hunt — impossible in the national parks.
Denning-Season Focus
Time your trip for June–August and spend real time at a den as the pack raises its pups.
Land & Water Delta
Game drives, mokoro and walking safaris in the world's largest inland delta, plus lion and leopard.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From $6,950 per person | 6 Days / 5 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
