Tailor-made safaris that include Botswana.
Most requested
- 8 days
- Botswana
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
8-Day Luxury Botswana to Hwange Safari
- 2 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge overlooking the Chobe floodplains
- Morning game drive in Chobe and sunset cruise on the river
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge with waterhole-facing room
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls and dinner at The Boma drum show
- 3 nights at The Hide in Hwange with up to four activities daily
- Optional sleep-out under the stars in the Dove's Nest treehouse
- Honeymoon
Per person, complete package, from
US$4,710
Most requested
- 8 days
- Botswana, South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
8-Day Chobe to Sabi Sands: The Ultimate Wildlife Journey
- 3 nights at Muchenje Safari Lodge on Chobe's quieter western edge
- Chobe River cruise, cultural village visit and exclusive night drive
- Overnight at African Rock Hotel near OR Tambo with complimentary massage
- 3 nights at Inyati Game Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve
- Big Five game drives and walking safaris with rangers and Shangaan trackers
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kasane and Skukuza included
- Walking
- Big 5
Per person, complete package, from
US$6,030
Most requested
- 3 days
- Botswana
- 1 lodge
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
3 Day Chobe Fly-in Safari
- 2 nights at Chobe Game Lodge, the only property inside Chobe National Park
- Open-vehicle game drives along the Chobe Riverfront with expert guides
- Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River past bathing elephants, hippos and crocodiles
- Big Five viewing among Africa's largest elephant herds
- Round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Kasane plus all transfers
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$4,430
- 4 days
- Botswana
- 1 lodge
- All-inclusive
4-day Chobe National Park safari
- 3 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge, an 8-suite property overlooking the Chobe floodplain
- Private concession in Chobe Forest Reserve, 3 km from the national park
- Game-viewing by boat on the Chobe River alongside the area's vast elephant herds
- Bush walks, night drives, full-day safaris and birding included
- All meals, local drinks and laundry included, with transfers from Kasane Airport
Per person, complete package, from
US$4,040
- 7 days
- Botswana
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
7 Day Chobe & Delta Fly-in Tour
- 3 nights at Chobe Game Lodge, the only property inside Chobe National Park
- Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River at the water's edge
- Charter flight across the Delta to Camp Okavango on Nxaragha Island
- 3 nights at Camp Okavango surrounded by permanent Delta waterways
- Mokoro and motorboat outings through the channels and lagoons
- All meals, local drinks and charter flights from Maun included
Per person, complete package, from
US$7,090
- 11 days
- Botswana
- 5 lodges
- All-inclusive
11 Day Botswana Luxury Safari
- 2 nights each at Chobe Game Lodge, Savute Safari Lodge, Camp Moremi, Camp Okavango and Leroo La Tau
- Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River amongst its famous elephant herds
- Game drives in Savute's predator territory and across Moremi Game Reserve
- Boat and mokoro excursions through the Okavango Delta from Camp Okavango
- Day and night drives at Leroo La Tau tracking zebra, wildebeest and predators
- Charter flight over the Delta and all internal road, boat and air transfers included
Per person, complete package, from
US$9,990
- 9 days
- Botswana
- 4 lodges
- All-inclusive
9-Day Desert and Delta Ultra-Lux Safari
- 2 nights each at Camp Xakanaxa, Camp Okavango, Leroo La Tau and Chobe Game Lodge
- Game drives and boat cruise in Moremi Game Reserve
- Mokoro and motorboat safaris through the Okavango Delta
- Track zebra and wildebeest migrations along the Boteti River
- Sunset cruise on the Chobe River past large elephant herds
- All inter-camp light-aircraft flights and meals with drinks included
- Big 5
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$8,390
- 6 days
- 2 lodges
6 Day Romantic Chobe & Okavango Safari
- 2 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge overlooking the Chobe floodplains
- Full-day Chobe safari with river cruise and picnic lunch
- Night drives and walking safaris in the Chobe Forest Reserve
- 3 nights at Little Machaba, a four-tent camp in the Khwai Concession
- Mokoro dugout canoe safari through the Okavango waterways
- Scenic light-aircraft flights between Kasane, Khwai and Maun
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
US$5,750
- 9 days
- Botswana
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
9-Day Classic Botswana Safari
- 2 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge overlooking the Chobe River
- Game drives in Chobe National Park among vast elephant herds
- 2 nights at Machaba Camp on the Khwai River with mokoro excursions
- 2 nights at Gomoti Plains for wild dog, lion and cheetah sightings
- 2 nights at Kiri Camp with off-road and night drives in a private concession
- Light-aircraft flights between Kasane, the Delta camps and Maun
- Walking
- Big 5
Per person, complete package, from
US$11,640
- 11 days
- South Africa
- 2 lodges
- Fly-in
- All-inclusive
11 Day Cape Town, Tswalu and Kruger
- 4 nights at Ellerman House in Cape Town with time to explore the city
- 3 nights at Tswalu Kalahari Lodge in South Africa's largest private reserve
- Track desert black rhino and habituated meerkats in the Kalahari
- Game drives on horseback and walking safaris across semi-arid grasslands
- 3 nights at Dulini Moya Lodge in Sabi Sands for Big Five game drives
- All internal light-aircraft flights and transfers included
- Luxury
Per person, complete package, from
ZAR 347,800
- 15 days
- Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar
- 3 lodges
- All-inclusive
15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar
- 4 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson with Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula sightseeing
- 2 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge tracking large elephant herds and predators
- 2 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge with mokoro and boat safaris in the Okavango
- 3 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge with guided tour of the Falls and Zambezi cruises
- 3 nights beachfront at Essque Zalu Zanzibar with snorkelling and dhow cruise options
- All inter-camp light-aircraft flights and regional transfers included
- Bush & Beach
- Honeymoon
Per person, complete package, from
US$18,090
Special
- 6 days
- Zambia, Botswana
- 2 lodges
- All-inclusive
6 Day Luxury Victoria Falls & Chobe
- 3 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma on the Zambezi River
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls plus a sundowner cruise
- Canoeing, fishing and game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- 2 nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero overlooking the Chobe floodplains
- Morning and afternoon game drives among Chobe's vast elephant herds
- Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone and all transfers included
- Honeymoon
- Luxury
- Photo
Per person, complete package, from
US$3,550 US$4,490
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Where to stay
Lodges in Botswana.
Three price bands, the most-requested in each. 41 lodges across this destination.
The most requested in Affordable.
Top 3
Live availability
From US$940 pps · per night
Khwai Leadwood
Set within the Okavango Delta’s community-run Khwai Concession, this beautiful camp is tucked under the trees on the edge of the Khwai River.
Live availability
From US$890 pps · per night
Mashatu Lodge
At the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, lies one of Botswana's shining gems in the tourism landscape: Mashatu Game Reserve. Ideal for families, the accommodations feature a queen bed, an extra-large single bed, a single day bed, an en-suite bathroom with both shower and bath, a spacious seating area, and a private patio that offers intimate views of the surrounding bush.
Live availability
From US$690 pps · per night
Mashatu Tented Camp
Mashatu Tent Camp offers a personalized bush experience, perfect for those who want an up-close connection with nature in a more secluded setting. At night, you can hear the sounds of hyenas, leopards, and lions echoing nearby.
The most requested in Premium.
Top 3
Live availability
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Camp Moremi
Camp Moremi brings true meaning to the word safari in the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, both in the morning and late afternoons, offer frequent sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah as well as wild dog. Guest can explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by motorboat.
Live availability
From US$1,290 pps · per night
Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau is a luxurious lodge nestled on the western bank of the Boteti River which derives flow from the world-renowned Okavango Delta. The eastern bank of the Boteti River forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - one of the largest salt flats in the world. The lodge's river setting affords guests an incredible safari experience with an abundance of wildlife frequently visiting the river for a drink.
Live availability
From US$1,670 pps · per night
AndBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp is located in a 61775-acre exclusive wildlife concession on the edge of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve.
The most requested in Lux.
Top 3
Live availability
From US$2,680 pps · per night
AndBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, Sandibe boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve. Inspired by nature and celebrating its stunning setting, the lodge features the best the Delta has to offer in terms of outstanding design, outstanding wildlife viewing, and warm local hospitality.
Live availability
From US$2,890 pps · per night
Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Plains comprises of two satellite safari camps in the world-renowned Okavango Delta, Botswana. Surrounded by land and water all year round, Vumbura Plains offers guests the opportunity of experiencing the best of both worlds with a selection of land and water-based activities on offer.
Live availability
From US$3,000 pps · per night
Xigera Safari Lodge
Situated in the western Moremi Game Reserve, is Xigera Safari Lodge nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This untouched marshland is overflowing with diverse wildlife.
The basics
Why, when, and where.
Why
Botswana, one of Africa's premier safari destinations, offers a phenomenal blend of pristine wilderness, abundant wildlife and cultural experiences. Whether you are well-travelled or planning your first African adventure, Botswana's unique landscapes and conservation-led tourism make it an outstanding choice.
Wildlife Viewing
Botswana is particularly famous for its large elephant herds. You can also expect to see lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras and many other species in their natural habitat.
Moremi Game Reserve
Situated in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve is widely regarded as one of Africa's most beautiful and game-rich areas. It offers a mix of wetlands, floodplains and forests which support a vast array of wildlife and outstanding predator sightings.
Conservation and Responsible Tourism
Botswana is a global leader in conservation, with a strong focus on sustainable tourism. The country follows a low-impact, high-value tourism model, which limits the number of visitors to its parks and reserves, preserving the wilderness for future generations.
Cultural Richness
The San people, one of the world's oldest cultures, maintain a connection to the land. Visitors may take the opportunity to learn about traditional survival skills, cultural practices and ancestral knowledge. Engaging with locals and their culture makes for an insightful safari adventure.
Exclusive and Luxurious Lodging
Botswana’s lodges and camps are known for exclusivity, personalised service and exceptional guiding. From elegant tented camps in the Okavango Delta to remote Kalahari retreats, visitors can expect outstanding comfort in pristine wilderness settings.
Adventure Activities
Botswana offers a variety of activities going beyond the traditional game drives, including guided walking safaris, boat safaris, and seasonal hot-air ballooning experiences over the Okavango Delta. The diverse landscapes allow for unique adventures, from tracking rhinos on foot to quad biking across the Makgadikgadi Pans.
Accessibility and Safety
Botswana is known for its political stability and is widely regarded as one of Africa's safest safari destinations. Regular flights connect major hubs like Johannesburg to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, and Kasane, near Chobe National Park.
When
Dry Season (May to October)
The dry season is ideal for wildlife viewing, particularly in the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Animals gather around permanent water sources, making them easier to spot. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F). This is the peak travel season, so higher prices and busier lodges and campsites are to be expected.
Wet Season (November to April)
The wet season brings lush landscapes and excellent birdwatching as migratory species arrive. With fewer visitors during this time, more personalised experiences and lower prices can be expected. Temperatures can rise significantly, sometimes exceeding 35°C (95°F), and there are occasional thunderstorms with the rain falling in short, intense bursts.
Shoulder Months (April and November)
These months can be a good compromise, offering a balance between fewer tourists, moderate weather, and good wildlife viewing opportunities.
Where
Chobe National Park
This is a key highlight of any Botswana safari experience. Named after the Chobe River, which forms part of the park's northern boundary, the area is best explored on a river safari.
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is the world’s largest inland river delta. Seasonal flooding transforms its plains into a rich wildlife habitat. Visitors explore by mokoro and game drive, encountering hippos, elephants, crocodiles, lions, leopards, giraffes and rhinos.
Linyanti, Selinda & Kwando
Northern Botswana offers exceptional privacy with very few lodges and vast private concessions. Visitors can expect large elephant populations along with major predator activity.
Kalahari Desert
The Kalahari Desert is a vast semi-arid savanna extending for 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 square miles), covering much of Botswana, parts of Namibia and South Africa. Activities include game drives, guided walks and cultural experiences.
Tsodilo Hills
The Tsodilo Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hold deep cultural significance for the San people, who have lived there for thousands of years. The site consists of four large rock formations. The largest rock is referred to as the 'male', the smaller as the 'female', and the smallest as the 'child'. Thousands of rock paintings can be found by following different trails leading to over 350 locations.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Makgadikgadi is part of one of the largest salt pan systems in the world. Among the many things to do in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park are game drives, birdwatching, bush walk and cultural visits to local communities.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is a vast wildlife preserve in the Kalahari Desert region of Botswana and South Africa, bordering Namibia to the west. It’s characterised by red dunes and dry rivers. Wildlife includes migrating herds of wildebeest and springbok, plus predators like raptors and black-maned Kalahari lions. Various lodges and wilderness camps offer game-viewing drives and guided walks with park rangers.
Tuli Block
Known as “the Land of the Giants”, the 12,000-hectare Tuli Block features a landscape of enormous trees on the banks of the Limpopo River, beautiful riverine forests and excellent leopard sightings.
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Imagery
Botswana, in pictures.
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