Botswana is renowned in Africa for its pristine wilderness areas and epic wildlife encounters. Landlocked, mostly unspoiled, and with one of the lowest population densities in Africa, Botswana is home to breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Careful management of the vast tracts of protected wilderness resulted in pristine habitat and dense wildlife populations. These provide the visitor with a truly authentic wilderness experience and wildlife viewing that is second to none!
The country’s primary tourist draw card is undoubtedly the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. This natural wonder provides a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive. Other highlights include the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its wide landscapes, as well as the world’s largest salt pan, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, offering an uncanny experience, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host huge elephant herds and large prides of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.
The Best Time to Go to Botswana
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May to September is the most popular time to visit, with clear days and cooler temperatures, offering the best wildlife viewing. October and April are shoulder seasons between summer and winter and are still likely to have fairly dry, bright days.
FEATURED ITINERARIES
Botswana & Zambia – Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls | 9 Days
Okavango Delta. Moremi Game Reserve. Chobe River Front. Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Explore the extraordinary water wilderness of Botswana and Zambia through National Parks and the Zambezi River Valley that host a diverse parade of wildlife - including the rare White Rhino - before being spellbound by the thundering Victoria Falls.
Botswana - Trans Okavango Boating Expedition | 9 Days
Okavango Delta. Okavango Panhandle. Moremi GaReserve
The Okavango Delta is 12 000 square kilometres of wilderness with a labyrinth of channels and lagoons snaking into the Kalahari Desert. This watery wonderland is rich with wildlife, and this itinerary places you right among a variety of wildlife as you flow along on board a variety of boats.
Botswana & Zambia - Okavango Delta and the Zambezi River | 9 Days
Okavango Delta. Selinda Reserve. Chobe River Front. Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Join a private boat safari to pristine islands in the most remote areas of the Okavango Delta. The most rewarding way to experience Botswana’s world-famous Okavango Delta is by boat where you travel eye-to-eye with wildlife.