The role of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in rural livelihoods has been widely established worldwide, albeit with differing contexts. However, the significance of NTFPs to marginalised communities that are still battling with exclusion from the mainstay economy is seldom understood. This study examines the role of NTFPs in the livelihoods of marginalised communities and their implications on conservation in the Okavango Delta, northern Botswana. Survey questionnaires were used for collecting data. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. In total, 65 plant species were utilised by the community for various purposes, such as food, energy, medicine, construction materials, and, to a lesser extent, agricultural inputs. An overwhelming majority of respondents (84%) were highly dependent on NTFPs, with most products collected and consumed on a regular basis. Wild fruits (100%) were the most frequently collected product, while poles (4%) were the least collected product. Dependency on NTFPs transcended socio-demographic backgrounds, signifying that the resources were important to all. Over and above, NTFPs acted as a safety net, which reduced livelihood vulnerability but increased resilience. Based on the foregoing, sustainable management of these forest resources is critical to improving food security, alleviating rural poverty, and conservation.