Botswana Safaris

Blessed with beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife

Often considered the crème de la crème of African safari destinations, Botswana offers plentiful wildlife, spectacular scenery, ultra-luxurious lodges and tented accommodation, and friendly hospitality.

Home to the Okavango Delta and its sparkling river channels and lagoons; the shimmering salty expanses of the Makgadikgadi Pans; and the vast Kalahari, with this array of eco-systems, game experiences In Botswana are diverse and can be land or water-based. And, with many locations only accessible by light aircraft, another element of thrill and perspective can be relished as you view the varied terrain and wildlife from above.

Take to your game vehicle, accompanied by an experienced ranger, and venture to the open desert plains or the wilderness of Moremi Wildlife Reserve or Chobe National Park. You'll experience the thrill of seeing large herds of elephants and buffalo, as well as serval, zebra, meerkats and African wild dogs, while you track lions and leopard. Alternatively opt for a water-based safari, by boat or mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe), which allows you to get closer to wildlife than you could by traditional vehicle; drift along peacefully while viewing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, water fowl and other animals that come to drink or wallow in the water.

Top Tips from our Experts

Nick

Senior Destination Manager

"The best time to travel to Botswana is the dry season, before or after the big rains, between April/May and September/October. You can expect warm days and cooler nights but will need to pack clothes that can be layered."

Christie

Destination Executive

"Practicality is key to safari packing. Neutral-coloured shorts and T-shirts are best, but a lightweight long-sleeved top offers protection against the sun and mosquitoes. At night the temperatures can drop so be sure to pack a fleece or jacket for early morning and evening game drives."

Try these inspiring safari itineraries

Here’s a selection of popular Botswana safaris to give you an idea of what’s available. Call us now and we’ll create an amazing holiday just for you.

6 days

John Chase Safaris

John Chase Safaris offer its guests a chic mobile safari adventure. A range of itineraries offered allow its visitors to camp or lodge in numerous Botswanan destinations including the Moremi Game Reserve, Central Kalahari and the famous Chobe National Park...

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7 days

Botswana in Style - Maun to Maun 7 day safari

What better way to explore some of Botswana's most amazing parks than with our luxurious Belmond Fly-In safari. Travel by light aircraft directly to some of the country's most stylish and opulent lodges, where you can enjoy a variety of...

Wildlife holidays

10 days

Exploring Botswana Safari

Explore and discover Botswana on this wonderful safari taking you to the three best game viewing destinations that Botswana has to offer. A safari in Botswana is like no other in Africa as you can view the game from the...

Safari holidays

5 days

Botswana in Style - Maun to Maun 5 day safari

As its name suggests, this short fly-in safari is a great way to see Botswana's key highlights in style. You will stay in luxurious Belmond lodges including Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge located in the heart of Chobe National Park and...

Wildlife holidays

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