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About Botswana
Botswana is a country full of natural beauty. A dream holiday destination that includes lush waterways, stretches of desert and wonderful wildlife in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve.
Sparsely populated and home to enormous elephant herds and fascinating tribes. Here you can meet the Bushmen, thought to be one of the oldest cultures in the world, whose lifestyle has remained largely unchanged since the Middle Stone Age. Cruise the Chobe River, dodging large but graceful hippos and snapping crocodiles.
Our Botswana trips drop you into the heart of this refreshingly untouched destination. Experience it for yourself on our overland camping safaris or luxury lodge safaris. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your Botswana safari today!
Our most popular Botswana tours and safaris
With so many tours to choose from it can be difficult picking which one if perfect for you. Below are some of our most popular tours to give you some inspiration on which tour you should pic. No matter which Botswana tour you choose you can rest easy knowing that a once in a life time adventure awaits and you will leave your tour with memories you’ll keep forever.
Camping safaris and tours
We offer a range of camping and comfort camping safari tours to Botswana. On our camping tours you learn how to set up your two-person domed tent from our knowledgeable guides. Get the full wildlife experience by working together with your fellow campmates to cook clean and set up the campsite before relaxing for a wonderful night under the stars, surrounded by the Botswana wildlife. Our comfort camping safaris are ideal for the over 40s and families with children aged 10 and over. On these overland safaris you won't need to lift a finger, as your experienced three-person crew sets up camp, prepares your meals and cleans up, so you can relax. In addition, you’ll enjoy the comfort of a camp bed rather than a roll mat and travel in a small group escorted by a licensed African guide.
Accommodated and lodge safaris and tours
Our accommodated Safaris offer all the same incredible wildlife-spotting and sightseeing opportunities as our Africa camping Safaris, but you can relax in the knowledge that you'll have a comfortable bed to sleep in at the end of the day. Accommodation on these tours ranges from simple chalets to beautiful mid-range lodges, dependent on the tour. These tours are fully escorted by an experienced local guide, who will also act as your driver. Don't hesitate to contact our team if you'd like more information.
Frequently asked questions
Which national parks will I visit with my Botswana package?
Sparsely populated Botswana is home to some of Africa's most intact ecosystems and richest safari destinations. Depending on which Botswana safari tour you book, you'll get to explore Chobe National Park in search of the Big Five, by land, and by Chobe River cruise. Other highlights on our Botswana safari tours include Moremi Game Reserve and the important wetland known as the Okavango Delta. And many of our trips also visit the barren white salt pans of the Makgadikgadi.
Will I see the Big Five on your Botswana safari tours?
The Big Five are the five species most sought after by travellers on a Botswana safari. They are lions, leopards, African elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. We give our travellers the best chance possible to spot the Big Five on their Botswana safari tours. We include game drives and boat cruises in Chobe National Park, which is one of the country's premier safari destinations. And we visit the Okavango Delta. Both of these Botswana highlights are home to the Big Five. Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse destinations in Africa, home to all manner of exotic wildlife including a rich tapestry of rare bird life. And Botswana's wider wildlife-rich landscapes and national parks are home to all manner of rare African species, from wild dogs to cheetahs and the Kalahari black-maned lion! Of course, no wildlife encounters can be guaranteed, as wild animals are unpredictable. Leopards in particular are hard to spot, because they are well camouflaged and mostly nocturnal. But you are sure to see some incredible wildlife, and you never know, you may be able to tick off all five on your Botswana tour!
What do I need to pack for my camping safari to Botswana?
If travelling on one of our overland Botswana holidays, we recommend you read our guide to overland camping safaris. You can also see a detailed packing list in the Trip Notes for each tour. Some of the important items to remember on your African safari are: sleeping bag, travel pillow, towel, Mosquito spray (with active DEET ingredient - especially important at the Okavango Delta!), your own personal first aid kit, torch, antibacterial wipes, a photocopy of your passport data, and your Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Please note that on our comfort camping safaris, camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow are provided.
What is the local payment for on your camping safaris?
The local payment is a cost per person that needs to be paid in US Dollars cash only. It is this payment that in part covers the park fees and other inclusions such as meals as detailed on each tour page. The local payment also covers your arrival transfer and first night’s accommodation. Our comfort camping safaris also have a small local payment, to be paid in South African rand or USD (check each tour for details) at the start of your trip. Please note that due to exchange rate fluctuations in the US dollar, the local payment amount may be subject to changes. This payment will be collected by your tour leader at the Welcome Meeting on day 1 of your escorted tour. Our Reservations team can give you more information about the local payment, the cost of which can be found on each tour page. Please note that a per person local payment also applies to some of our Botswana lodge safaris.
Is Botswana a safe destination for travellers from the LGBTQ+ community?
According to the 2022 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Botswana scores a D+ rating for LGBTQ+ traveller safety, ranking 73rd out of 203 countries. Although same sex marriage is not legal, there are legal protections for workers based on their sexual orientation, and 26 – 50% of consulted citizens consider Botswana a good place to live for gay and lesbian people. There are no legal punishments for same sex relations. The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index is designed to provide a good overall picture of attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in each country and may not reflect the experience of foreign travellers to the country.
As a solo traveller will I have to pay more for my Botswana package?
On our overland Botswana trips (excluding comfort camping), solo travellers will be matched up with another solo traveller of the same sex, with whom they will share a tent. If there is no other solo traveller of the same sex on the tour, you will have a tent to yourself at no extra cost. If you book a Handpicked Botswana lodge safari, a single supplement applies per person for solo travellers. The cost of this per person can be seen on the tour page for each trip.
Travel Planning: Before you go
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Best place to visit in Botswana
Chobe National Park
Go in search of Botswana's resident wildlife with a game drive across one of its main highlights. Chobe was the country's first national park and at 11,700 sq km, it's the perfect place to spot the Big Five on safari and cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos and giant elephant herds.
Okavango Delta
Enjoy a leisurely mokoro canoe ride on the lily-strewn canals of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland river delta and one of Botswana's main highlights. The delta supports an incredible variety of wildlife including rhino and cheetah.
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
One of Botswana's more unique destinations. Take a guided trip through ancient groves and learn all about the local ecology, geology and unique biology of one of the world's largest salt pans on an adventure at the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Moremi Game Reserve
Explore the western side of the Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives with the chance to spot buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard and plenty of bird species. Moremi Game Reserve juts into the Okavango Delta and is also a stronghold for rare African wild dogs.
Ghanzi
Often known as the 'Capital of the Kalahari Desert', Ghanzi is an important cattle-producing area for Botswana and is also home to the San Bushmen. Travellers on our camping safaris can meet these traditional tribespeople, or why not take a walking tour?
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Shared with neighbouring South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is one of the more lesser-explored destinations in Botswana, covering 15,000 square miles of Kalahari Desert. It's a precious stronghold for lion prides, with more than 500 animals thought to live in several prides. Male Kalahari lions also have beautiful black manes.
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