Reference map
Botswana Safari Map
A hand-drawn reference map of Botswana, covering the great safari regions of the Okavango Delta, Chobe, the Moremi Game Reserve, the Central Kalahari and the Makgadikgadi Pans, with the gateway towns of Maun and Kasane. Drawn for our Botswana travel guide. You are welcome to use this map on your own website with a credit and link back to safari.com.
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Botswana safari regions
- Okavango Delta
- Chobe National Park
- Moremi Game Reserve
- Central Kalahari & the Kalahari Desert
- Makgadikgadi Pans
Gateways
- Maun (Okavango gateway)
- Kasane (Chobe gateway)
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When to go, by season
Botswana's seasons are subtle, and the best region to visit shifts through the year. The map shows where each one comes into its own.
The flood (May to August)
Water that fell as rain in the Angolan highlands reaches the north, and the Okavango Delta and the Chobe riverfront are at their best. This is the season for mokoro and boat safaris, with game gathering along the channels and the river.
The peak dry (September to October)
The pans dry out and wildlife concentrates on permanent water, making this the most reliable time for big game. The Moremi Game Reserve is at its peak, and the Savuti Marsh comes into its own.
The emerald, or green, season (November to March)
The first rains turn the south green. Migrant birds arrive, the herds calve, and the desert reserves of the Kalahari and the Makgadikgadi Pans offer their best game viewing of the year, with Botswana's largest zebra migration and breeding flamingos.
For the full breakdown, read our traveller's guide to Botswana.
Plan a trip
Speak to a safari specialist.
We can build a tailor-made itinerary across any of the regions on this map, at the same rates as booking direct, with a single named safari specialist from first enquiry to the day you come home.
