Safaris in Botswana are conducted where Desert and Delta survive as seemingly impossible neighbors in one of the most incredible wilderness areas in the world.
The safaris below offer the finest combination of remote wilderness areas, fantastic lodgings, expert guides, and rewarding game viewing.
A private overland safari tour that ventures to off-the-beaten-track areas of Botswana accompanied by an experienced African Sky Guide.
Safari in Botswana in the lap of ultimate luxury before venturing to experience the mighty Victoria Falls from the Zambian side of the Zambezi River.
Safari experiences in Botswana's two top wilderness areas, namely the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, are followed by a visit to Victoria Falls.
Traveling to Botswana will bring you to a seasoned safari destination, which means it hosts many established safari camps and lodges with decades of experience. The government harbors stringent conservation regulations, ensuring that these properties are often considerably more eco-friendly than those in other African countries. Wherever you may roam in Botswana, you will find a heavy emphasis on preserving its natural resources. Wildlife tourism is the lifeblood of this country.
Botswana boasts a unique variety of wilderness areas unlike elsewhere in Southern Africa. From the emerald waterways of the Okavango Delta to the otherworldly landscape of the Makgadikgadi Pans, the contrast is almost dizzying yet indelibly captivating. Travelers to Botswana may experience anything from the lush green paradise of the Delta to the sprawling desert sands of the Kalahari.
Botswana's wide variety of wilderness areas provides various vacation activities. Unlike Namibia and South Africa's safari areas, Botswana can offer a range of water-based safari ventures, from gliding along the veins of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe to motorized cruises on the Chobe River and the Linyanti marshes.
The safari camps of Botswana are in remote locations. Architects are creative in ensuring eco-sustainability and unbridled comfort. The camps they create are innovative, inviting, and enveloped in pristine wilderness. These lodges are less luxurious than some of the lodges in South Africa. Incomparable settings augment the safari camps of Botswana.
In terms of unique experiences, Botswana's wonderfully primeval and all about enjoying nature. Here the din of civilization is drowned out by deafening silence or the beautiful cacophony of the wilderness.
The collection of attractions and safari experiences to be had in Botswana is rich and broad.
Botswana's rich wildlife and scenic landscapes offer explorers an unforgettable safari experience. Botswana is a safari paradise, from the vast herds of elephants roaming the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park to the elusive leopards hiding amongst the dense swamp thickets and savanna thorn trees.
Nearly 30% of the country's surface area is protected, one of the highest proportions in the world. The country's conservation efforts have made it one of Africa's top destinations for sustainable safaris and tourism, supporting local communities and their traditional ways of life. Whether you're exploring the bustling streams of the Okavango's waters or observing iconic animals, Botswana promises adventure.
Botswana is a predominantly dry country, with vast savanna areas in the south and center of the country where a broad mix of different animal species can be spotted on safari. The Central Kalahari is home to the oldest people on the planet, called the San people. This part of the country harks back to an ancient past long before civilization. The Kalahari Desert's red sands in the southwest make spectacular landscape photos, and wildlife is plentiful around waterholes here despite the arid horizon.
In the north lies the Okavango Delta, which is world-famous as the largest inland perennial delta in the world. This desert oasis draws vast herds of elephants and buffalo, amongst others, to its life-giving waters. The adjacent Chobe National Park is equally green in the high season here, when this part of Botswana turns into a seasonal Eden for explorers and wildlife.
The Makgadikgadi Pans are the most extensive salt flats in the world, where flamingos come to nest when the pans fill with saline water. Kubu Island, situated within the pans, is a beautiful outcrop of boulders and baobab trees and the highlight destination of Top Gear's 2007 Botswana Special.
