This updated checklist provides information for each recorded species on distribution, phenology, preferred habitats and specific notes, where appropriate. A detailed list of records is given, the localities sampled by the author are described in the appendix. The Red List status according to the IUCN assessment is given. Distribution patterns of the Odonata species in different freshwater ecoregions are discussed. Key words: Odonata, dragonflies, Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta, checklist, Red List, IUCN.