Botswana Safaris
Travel to Botswana for a safari and discover a world of diverse and stunning landscapes, from the sandy vastness of the Kalahari Desert to the watery paradise of the Okavango Delta.
Botswana is an incredible place for a Safari, featuring some of the most wondrous wilderness locations, with the wetlands of the Delta sustaining a huge variety of flora and fauna, and excellent gameviewing throughout the year. Further north, the Chobe and Linyanti reserves are renowned for their predators and large concentrations of game.
The Okavango Delta is a maze of lagoons and waterways covers 15,000 sq kms and is a haven for birds and animals like hippo, crocodiles, elephant, leopard and rare antelope like lechwe and the shy sitatunga. It is also one of the best places to see African Wild Dog.
Continue your Botswana safari north of the Delta into Chobe National Park where lions prowl the Savuti grasslands and some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa can be seen along the Chobe River.
Botswana is also renowned for its sophisticated and exclusive eco-lodges and camps, providing comfort and service in the heart of true wilderness. These intimate camps accommodate between 12 and 20 guests, making a Botswana safari an authentic and personalised experience. Many of these luxury camps feature private plunge pools, massage parlours and even small gyms! Many camps also feature family friendly accommodation and engaging kids clubs making Botswana one of the best countries to visit as a family.
Is Botswana safe to travel to?
Botswana is considered one of the safest countries in Africa to travel to. Tourism is welcomed and valued by the local people in general, as it brings opportunities and income. There is no reason for tourists to feel unsafe anywhere in Botswana in terms of crime, as there have been very few reported incidents of petty theft, or other opportunistic crimes, especially against tourists.
How do you get to Botswana?
From Australia there are two airlines that fly into Johannesburg in South Africa. Qantas fly direct from Sydney, whilst South African Airways fly from Perth. There are regular flights between Johannesburg and Botswana’s major access point, Maun.
To find out more about our range of Botswana Safari programs, please download pages below or click here to download the full Botswana Safari section of our Africa brochure.
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Highlights
Botswana
Our pick of some of the best places to visit and things to do during your Botswana safari, and favourite places to stay.
Botswana Sample Itineraries
Explore some of the experiences that we can custom-design for you. All of our safaris and tours are tailor-made to suit your interests, budget and timeframe.
Desert & Delta Safaris Botswana
Discover epic wildlife in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Savute with Desert & Delta Safaris, one of Botswana's most respected operators.
Wilderness Safaris Premier Botswana
Experience the beauty and diversity of Botswana's Okavango Delta whilst staying in some of the area's most spectacular luxury tented camps.
Preferred
Botswana Accommodation
Below are all of our preferred accommodation options in Botswana, carefully selected for their superior safari locations, service and level of comfort. Explore the highlights sections above to view more of our handpicked luxury tented camps and lodges in Botswana.
Camp Kalahari
Comfortable, laid-back Camp Kalahari sits at the very edge of the remote Makgadikgadi Saltpans, offering travellers a unique desert safari experience.
Camp Moremi
Situated amid a mosaic of landscapes, ranging from open grasslands and forest to seasonally flooded plains, Camp Moremi is one of the best places to discover the extraordinary diversity of the
Camp Okavango
Secluded Camp Okavango is a hidden gem on a beautiful forested island in a permanently flooded section of the Okavango Delta.
Camp Xakanaxa
Camp Xakanaxa lies in the famous Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Its privileged location provides its guests with access to both land and water safari experiences.
Chitabe Camp
On an island in the Okavango Delta’s unspoilt southeast, Chitabe Camp is well-known for its resident African wild dogs and leopards.
Chitabe Lediba Camp
On the other side of the island to big sister Chitabe, Chitabe Lediba Camp offers a more intimate experience of this wildlife-rich section of the southeastern Okavango Delta.
Chobe Game Lodge
The only lodge in Chobe National Park situated right by the magnificent Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge offers a classic luxury safari experience.
Duba Explorers Camp
Secluded Duba Explorers Camp is set amid a classic Okavango Delta landscape in a vast private concession, assuring guests of very exclusive wildlife encounters.
Duba Plains Camp
Duba Plains Camp is an extravagant luxury safari camp set in a private concession in the Okavango Delta dubbed "Botswana's Masai Mara" for sheer density of wildlife.
DumaTau Camp
Luxurious DumaTau Camp sits on the banks of a scenic lagoon, which forms part of an important elephant corridor in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
Footsteps Camp
Located in a very remote part of the Okavango, rustic Footsteps Camp is used as a base for walking safaris - one of the most authentic ways to experience this captivating wilderness.
Jacana Camp
Jacana is a classic Okavango Delta water camp set on a secluded island deep in the magical Okavango Delta, surrounded by floodplains and papyrus swamps.
Jack’s Camp
Award-winning Jack’s Camp sits in the shade of palms amid a giant salt lake which dried up millennia ago, beside Botswana's otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Kalahari Plains Camp
In an exceptionally remote section of the immense Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Kalahari Plains Camp overlooks an enormous white salt pan.
Khwai Tented Camp
Eco-friendly Khwai Tented Camp offers classic safari experiences and a taste of local culture in a beautiful community-run concession adjacent to Botswana's predator-rich Northern Moremi Game Reserve.
Kings Pool Camp
Named after Scandinavian royalty, Kings Pool Camp sits by a lagoon in the elephant-rich Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, which borders Chobe National Park.
Kwetsani Camp
Located on a tree-covered island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Kwetsani Camp is a fine place to see the region's many specially adapted species including red lechwe, Pel’s Fishing Owl and
Leroo La Tau
Welcoming Leroo La Tau sits on a cliff beside the Boteti River, an important source of water to many birds and animals especially during Botswana's dry season.
Little Mombo Camp
Little Mombo Camp is linked to Mombo Camp by a walkway. With just 3 guest suites, it's a most intimate safari camp to watch nature’s dramas play out on the surrounding floodplains.
Little Tubu
Next to big sister Tubu Tree Camp, Little Tubu offers a much more exclusive experience of the Okavango's leopard-rich Hunda Island, with just 3 walk-in tented suites.
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Botswana Splendour
Discover Botswana’s epic wildlife and unspoilt wildernesses, exploring the Chobe River, the Okavango Delta and the lion-rich Moremi Game Reserve on this 8 day safari. This true African safari experience includes excellent gameviewing in prolific wildlife reserves and dramatic landscapes…
Ultimate Botswana – Desert to Delta
Incorporating four luxury camps in Botswana in four distinct yet equally extraordinary wildlife areas, this is the ultimate Botswana safari. Fly between destinations to spend less time travelling and more hours gameviewing in some of Africa’s last great wildernesses…
Magical Mashatu & Mala Mala
Combine two fantastic wildlife safari experiences on this exciting safari, the legendary Mala Mala Private Game Reserve adjacent to the famous Kruger National Park, and Mashatu just across the border in Botswana, home to many elephants, lions, eland other and other abundant wildlife…
Botswana Overview
What is the best thing to do in Botswana?
Stunning safari experiences; Abundant Wildlife including big cats; Exploring the waterways of the Okavango Delta; Bushmen of the Kalahari; Birding; Mokoro trips.
When is the best time to see Animals in Botswana?
Best during the dry season (May-Oct), but game can be seen year-round in many parts.
What is the Climate in Botswana?
During the winter months of May-Sep days are dry, sunny and dusty with average temperatures of 25°C. Mornings and evenings can be very cold. Temperatures from Oct-Apr (Summer) can be very hot, reaching 38°C, with some rain.
What can I combine Botswana with?
Victoria Falls; the stunning sand dunes of Namibia; cosmopolitan Cape Town; a beautiful beach resort in Mauritius or Mozambique.
How to get to Botswana?
The main gateway to the Delta is Maun. Maun is a popular Delta access point as it is linked by daily air services from Johannesburg, where most visitors begin their Botswana itineraries.
Do I need a Visa for Botswana? Please call us on 1300 363 302 or visit or FAQ page
Do I need vaccinations for Botswana? Please call us on 1300 363 302 or visit or FAQ page
