Despite a seemingly harsh landscape, Botswana is a destination of rich cultures and exhilarating African wildlife safaris with unmatched game viewing opportunities. From the adventure of an Okavango safari, to the big African skies and quiet isolation of the Kalahari, Botswana’s breathtaking scenery and peaceful tranquillity attracts visitors seeking a unique and personal African safari experience.
Best known for the Okavango Delta, Botswana is where ultimate luxury meets true wilderness. Makgadikgadi is one of the largest saltpans on earth, a place of extreme contrast and diverse beauty. Linyanti & Savuti are unique channels with their own precious wildlife patterns, famed for the playful quirks of the resident packs of wild dogs. Chobe is where elephant is king and offers the chance to get up close to vast herds of gentle giants. Finally watch the sun set over the red dunes of Central Kalahari, the dramatic setting for the second largest big game sanctuary on earth.
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The peak period to visit Botswana is during the dry, winter months of June to October when game viewing is at its peak. During these months, animals are increasingly concentrated around water holes as it gets drier. It is location specific, with the Okavango Delta waterways at their fullest between May and September. January to April, the hot summer months are good for Chobe Savuti and the Kalahari, especially to witness the Zebra migration.
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Elephant lovers should prioritise visiting the Chobe region to take in the world’s largest elephant population – an unforgettable experience if these gentle giants are among your favourites.
If you feel like escaping human civilization, Botswana offers remote camps, no crowds and wide-open spaces for you to leave traffic, deadlines and the office far behind you.
If you’re looking for a more secluded or a romantic encounter with Africa, in Botswana you can arrange private safari vehicles, private dining areas and small, intimate camps to shut out the rest of the world.
Hone your wildlife photography skills with innumerable opportunities to capture award-worthy shots of Africa’s extraordinary bird life, the Big 5 and rare nocturnal animals.
Meet genuine San bushmen and spend time getting to understand one of the world’s most ancient, living cultures and their unique lifestyle.
If high adventure makes you come alive, you can canoe through the Delta in a Mokoro (local canoe) and spot the world’s deadliest mammal, the hippo, as well as crocodiles and waterbirds, alongside the many land animals that come down to drink.
