Botswana is possibly Africa’s most alluring safari destination; fantastic wildlife, a variety of activities and some of the most exclusive ‘concessions’ in Africa. All these make it a top notch safari for those looking for unforgettable and truly breathtaking adventure, whether it be a walking safari staying in small yet comfortable tents or the most luxurious lodges in any wilderness area in the world..
While the Okavango Delta is the Jewel in Botswana’s crown the country also offers an incredible amount of diversity and a huge number of itineraries can be constructed from the options. From Chobe National Park with its dominant river frontage to the Makgadikgadi Pans, vast salt pans covering around 10k square km!! When time and budget allows we love to combine these areas with a stay in the Llnyanti/Seinda/Kwando area.
Working out where to start when planning a Botswana safari is a bit of a daunting task, but we are here to help! Do you go to a wet area or a dry area, do you include the Pans or the Kalahari, is it worth including Chobe…All of these are questions that need to be addressed when putting together your trip and we will use our knowledge and your preferences to start constructing your perfect itinerary.
Top Botswana itineraries
Botswana Lodge and Mobile
Classic Safari
Duration: 10 nights
Guide price: £3,950
Botswana is a great year round destination with plenty to offer at different times of the year. The two major factors in Botswana’s safari conditions are local rainfall and floodwaters from Angola. The first has an immediate impact on conditions, including, of course, the need for a rain coat, the latter is the main contributing element of the creation of the Okavango Delta.
When is best for each person to travel is, as with other destinations, dependant on what it is you are looking to travel for, for example, during the wet season (December-March) brings some fantastic birding and also some incredible special offers. The peak of the dry season (September-October) is the best time to see large herds of Elephants but is also the hottest and most expensive time of year. Deciding what is best for you is slightly more complicated than this but this is where we are able to help, with impartial advice on what, when, where and how.
From most places the easiest way to reach Botswana is through South Africa, you can then fly into or out of Maun or Kasane, it is also possible to connect through Livingstone or Victoria Falls if you plan on a pre or post safari visit to the falls.
One of the most fantastic things about Botswana is the range of activities available, each camp, based on its location, offers a variety of activities. The activities available include; Game drives, walking safaris, river safaris, makoro safaris (Canoes), horseback safaris and even quad-biking.
Botswana Destinations
Top Botswana camps
Little Kwara
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Perfect for great safari focused stay in good accommodation operated by one of the best safari companies in Botswana.
Motswiri
Selinda Reserve, Botswana
Perfect for a walking and riding safaris, in one of the best game viewing areas in Botswana.
Pom Pom
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Perfect for a great value Okavango experience maintaining a small and personal safari and great water based activities.
Tau Pan
Central Kalahari, Botswana
Perfect for a green season experience in one of the biggest wilderness areas in Africa.