Current Okavango Flood Report – 30 June 2026
This Okavango Delta Flood Report provides the latest satellite-derived assessment of water conditions based on observations from 30 June 2026. Flood extent has been analysed across the Panhandle, Central Delta, Peripheral Delta, Southern Delta and Maun to identify where water is increasing, decreasing or remaining stable.
The report compares current conditions against the previous satellite observation and historical flood seasons, providing insight into flood progression throughout the Okavango Delta.
Satellite-derived water analysis from 30 June 2026 summarises open water extent across seven reporting regions of the Okavango Delta at approximately 50 m resolution. Compared with the previous observation on 25 June 2026, total monitored inundation has increased by +2.3%. The largest increases in inundated area were recorded in Central Delta, Peripheral Delta, Southern Delta, Maun, Mababe Depression. Declining water extent was observed in Panhandle, Lake Ngami.
Observation and comparison dates
- Satellite observation date
- 30 June 2026
- Previous comparison date
- 25 June 2026
- Previous year comparison date
- 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025))
- Report generation date
- 10 July 2026 at 14:55 UTC
Panhandle
Panhandle currently has 585.8 km² of inundated area, representing 25.9% of the 2,261.9 km² reporting region. Water extent has decreased by -14.6% (-100.1 km²) since the previous observation on 25 June 2026. Compared with 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), inundation has increased by +15.3% (+77.7 km²).
- Current water area
- 585.8 km²
- Change since previous image
- -100.1 km² (-14.6%)
- Change since same date last year
- +77.7 km² (+15.3%)
Other monitored locations
- Athoma guesthouse
- Drotsky's Cabins
- Drotsky's Cabins
- EdenWood guesthouse
- Hawk Guest House
- Kigelia Adventure Lodge
- Mbiroba Camp
- Nguma Island
- Nguma Island Lodge
- Sepupa Swamp Stop
- Shakawe River Lodge
- Shakawe River Lodge Campground
- Supupa Swamp camp
Water extent is derived from satellite imagery processed at approximately 50 m spatial resolution. Results may contain uncertainty caused by mixed pixels, flooded vegetation, narrow channels and areas where vegetation obscures surface water.
Central Delta
Central Delta currently has 3,142.9 km² of inundated area, representing 41.3% of the 7,616.3 km² reporting region. Water extent has increased by +7.2% (+210.5 km²) since the previous observation on 25 June 2026. Compared with 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), inundation has increased by +22.1% (+569 km²).
- Current water area
- 3,142.9 km²
- Change since previous image
- +210.5 km² (+7.2%)
- Change since same date last year
- +569 km² (+22.1%)
Other monitored locations
- Abu Camp
- Camp Okavango
- Delta Camp
- Duba Explorers Camp
- Duba Plains
- Eagle Island Camp
- Gunn's Camp
- Jao Camp
- Jao Campsite
- Kadizora
- Kala Camp
- Kanana Camp
- Kiri Camp
- Kwara Camp
- Kwedi
- Kwetsani Camp
- Little Tubu Camp
- Little Vumbura
- Mopiri
- Mopiri Camp
- Moremi Crossing
- Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
- Oddballs Camp
- Oddballs enclave
- Okavango Island
- Pom Pom Camp
- Sanctuary Chiefs Camp
- Seba Camp
- Shindi Camp
- Vumbura North Camp
- Vumbura Plains Camp
- Vumbura South Camp
- Xigera Safari Camp
- Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge
- Xugana Lodge
Water extent is derived from satellite imagery processed at approximately 50 m spatial resolution. Results may contain uncertainty caused by mixed pixels, flooded vegetation, narrow channels and areas where vegetation obscures surface water.
Peripheral Delta
Peripheral Delta currently has 847.7 km² of inundated area, representing 13.7% of the 6,179.1 km² reporting region. Water extent has increased by +1.2% (+9.8 km²) since the previous observation on 25 June 2026. Compared with 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), inundation has increased by +68.3% (+343.9 km²).
- Current water area
- 847.7 km²
- Change since previous image
- +9.8 km² (+1.2%)
- Change since same date last year
- +343.9 km² (+68.3%)
Other monitored locations
- Bogah's Place
- Duke's Camp
- Ganetsang's Place
- Manager's Headquater
- Mapula Lodge
- Mapula Lodge
Water extent is derived from satellite imagery processed at approximately 50 m spatial resolution. Results may contain uncertainty caused by mixed pixels, flooded vegetation, narrow channels and areas where vegetation obscures surface water.
Southern Delta
Southern Delta currently has 978.4 km² of inundated area, representing 17.0% of the 5,744.2 km² reporting region. Water extent has increased by +0.9% (+8.9 km²) since the previous observation on 25 June 2026. Compared with 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), inundation has increased by +134.8% (+561.7 km²).
- Current water area
- 978.4 km²
- Change since previous image
- +8.9 km² (+0.9%)
- Change since same date last year
- +561.7 km² (+134.8%)
Other monitored locations
- Atzaro Camp
- Baines Camp
- Banoka Bush Camp
- Black Pool BOGA
- Boga Camp Site Magweqwana
- Boga site 1
- Boga site second bridge
- Butlers
- Camp Moremi
- Camp Okuti
- Campiste North Gate
- Chitabe Camp
- Circle Rd site
- Delta Campsite
- Elephant Pool camp 1
- Elephant Pool cap 1
- Glamping tent town
- Gomoti Plains Camp
- Hatab Camp Mgr 13 Hidden Lagoon Closed
- Hatab MGR 15
- Hatab MGR 2
- Khwai Expedition Camp
- Khwai Guest House
- Khwai River Lodge
- Khwai Tented Camp
- Kwando Splash Camp
- Kwapa Training Camp
- Little Sable
- Little Sable
- Machaba Camp
- Magothlo Camp 7
- Magothlo Camp 7
- Magotho Camp
- Mbudi Camping grounds
- Mbudi Campsite
- Mbudi Campsite 1
- Mbudi Campsite 2
- Mbudi Campsite 3
- Mbudi campsite 8
- Mogotlho Safari Lodge
- Mukutshumu Camp
- Nagapie Camp Site
- North Forest Cam AGA
- Nxagara
- Nxaraga Campsite
- Restricted site MGR 12
- RraDinare
- Sable alley (Khwai Private Reserve)
- Sandibe
- Sango Safari Camp
- Stanley's Camp
- Starling Lodge
- Tracker Dogs
- Tsaro Elephant Lodge
- Tshaa Campsite 1
- Tshaa Campsite 1
- Tshaa Campsite 5
- Tuludi camp
- Xakanaxa Camp
- Xakanaxa Camp Site
- Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp
- Xini Lagoon Campsite Mgr 14
- Xini Restricted Site
Water extent is derived from satellite imagery processed at approximately 50 m spatial resolution. Results may contain uncertainty caused by mixed pixels, flooded vegetation, narrow channels and areas where vegetation obscures surface water.
Maun
Maun currently has 202.8 km² of inundated area, representing 7.5% of the 2,715.2 km² reporting region. Water extent has increased by +1.3% (+2.7 km²) since the previous observation on 25 June 2026. Compared with 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), inundation has increased by +347.3% (+157.5 km²).
- Current water area
- 202.8 km²
- Change since previous image
- +2.7 km² (+1.3%)
- Change since same date last year
- +157.5 km² (+347.3%)
Other monitored locations
- Adansonia Hotel
- Alfa
- Botshelo Guesthouse
- Camping Site
- Centre Lodge
- Cresta Hotel
- Croc Camp
- Days Inn Guesthouse
- Delta Guesthouse Accomodation
- Discovery B&B
- Dolar Lodge
- Douglas Camp & Outdoors
- Gomoti River Lodge
- John Shorobe entrance
- Kamanga Safari Hotel
- Kamanga safari lodge
- Larissa Hotel
- Luxury Wild Inn
- Madou Lodge
- Maun Lodge
- Maun Restcamp
- Mochba Crossing Lodge
- Motsebe Backpackers
- Nako Okavango Guest House / Camp
- Okavango River Lodge
- Okavanto roadside guesthouse
- Queness Guest House
- Raintree Campsite
- Riverise Guesthouse
- Rivernest
- Royal Tree Lodge
- Sedia Riverside Hotel
- Sedia Riverside Hotel Campsite
- Sitatunga Camp
- Smoe Lodge
- Thamalakane River Lodge
- The Old Bridge Backpackers
- The Royal M&G
- The Waterfront Lodge
- Toteng Site
- Tree Lodge
- Tshima Bush Camp
- Tswii Okavango Lodge
- Xaoo Camp
Water extent is derived from satellite imagery processed at approximately 50 m spatial resolution. Results may contain uncertainty caused by mixed pixels, flooded vegetation, narrow channels and areas where vegetation obscures surface water.
Overall Okavango Delta Flood Status
The total monitored Okavango Delta reporting area currently contains 5,785.1 km² of surface water. Compared with the previous observation on 25 June 2026, total inundation has increased by +2.3%. Relative to 5 July 2025 (Nearest observation to 30 June 2025 (5 July 2025)), total inundation has increased by +42.8%. The greatest increase occurred in Mababe Depression. Lake Ngami showed the largest decline in open water extent.
- Total current water area
- 5,785.1 km²
- Total change since previous image
- +132.2 km² (+2.3%)
- Total change vs previous year
- +1,733.2 km² (+42.8%)