Botswana Small Group Tours
Want to do a safari without the crowds? Botswana does it differently, with fewer people, imagine the Okavango Delta explored by mokoro canoe, Chobe River has elephants by the hundreds, check out Moremi Game Reserve and Central Kalahari for true remoteness. Small groups mean better spotting, and guides know exactly where to look.
10 best Botswana small group tours
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MelissaBotswana travel expert at TourRadar
- Victoria Falls, Delta & Chobe - Comfort Small Group
- 6-Day Big Five Safari: Chobe & Okavango Delta Adventure
- 2-Day Okavango Delta Luxury Safari Escape
- Explore Boteti River, Makgadikgadi Pans & Okavango Delta 5 Days/4 Nights
- Chobe & Okavango Delta 8Days/7Nights
- Botswana Wilderness Trail: 8-Day Moremi, Savuti & Chobe Safari
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Okavango Delta Exploration 7 Days /6Nights
- Delta Wilderness Safari: 7-Day Moremi & Khwai Expedition
- Botswana: Kwai,Moremi Game Reserve,Savuti and Chobe National Park 09Days/08Nights
- 10-Day Botswana Mobile Camping Safari Experience (incl Okavango, Moremi, Savuti, Nxai Pans)
Duration 12 days Destinations Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana Age Range Ages 6+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Nomad Africa Adventure Tours From
- US$4,200
Duration 6 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Knap Tours Limited From
- US$10,131
Duration 2 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Knap Tours Limited From
- US$3,882
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans, Nxai Pan National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $2,262
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With just 8 people max, you'll get a more personal experience at Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. Chobe Game Lodge's electric safari vehicles run quieter, helping you get closer to elephants along the riverfront, and guides can adjust mokoro trips and bush walks based on what you want to see.
Duration 8 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type Group Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $7,799
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Groups average 6-8 people max, so you'll get more personal time with your guide and better wildlife sightings since smaller vehicles navigate tighter spots. The intimate size lets you spend longer at animal encounters without worrying about keeping a big crowd happy or waiting around.
Duration 8 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park, Kasane Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $3,650
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You'll travel with just 2-8 guests through Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Camp Okavango, so your English-speaking guide can tailor game drives and mokoro trips to what the group wants to see. The small size allows for relaxed walks on delta islands and flexible wildlife tracking without feeling rushed.
Duration 7 days Destinations Maun, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Kasane Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $11,995
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Duration 7 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $2,874
8% Off- US$2,644You save $230
This mobile camping safari takes 2-8 people through Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti, and Chobe National Park in 4x4 open game viewers. The small group brings personal attention during drives through Savuti's predator territory, where you'll track lions and leopards, while everyone helps spot wildlife along Chobe River's elephant herds.
Duration 9 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From $2,003
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Wildlife encounters thrive with 2-6 travelers in Botswana's wilderness. Small numbers allow easier movement between Savuti's lion territories and Moremi's waterways. Personal attention from guides enhances mokoro excursions and cultural visits to Xobe Village.
Duration 10 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti National Park, Okavango Delta, Nxai Pan National Park Age Range Ages 13+ Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator The Mzansi Experience From
8% Off- US$3,586
What our customers ask about Botswana Small Group Tours
What is the ideal small group size for a Botswana safari tour?
For the best wildlife viewing experience in Botswana 4-8 travelers is considered ideal. This size works particularly well at boutique properties such as Little Machaba Camp and Ngoma Safari Lodge where guides can give each guest proper attention. According to TourRadar travelers "the small group size made it easier to spot animals and get photography tips from guides" in popular areas like Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta.
How does accommodation differ for small group tours in Botswana?
Small group tours stay at select lodges and camps including Zambezi Mubala Lodge on the riverfront and Camp Okavango in the delta. Most properties feature just 8-12 rooms offering a private safari experience. Accommodations range from well-appointed safari tents to boutique lodges. A TourRadar guest noted "staying at smaller camps meant we could really connect with the staff and other guests while enjoying amazing views of wildlife right from our deck."
What is the typical duration of a small group tour in Botswana?
Tours generally run between 7-12 days which allows time to explore key areas like Chobe National Park Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Botswana Wilderness Trail spans 10 days while shorter week-long tours focus on specific regions. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Our 12-day tour gave us plenty of time to really experience each location without feeling rushed especially during our stay at Nxabega Okavango Safari Lodge."
What unique experiences are available to small groups that larger groups can't access?
Small groups can venture into remote areas including private concessions in the Okavango Delta and exclusive camping spots in Moremi Game Reserve. Activities often include walking safaris with expert trackers closer wildlife encounters in the Khwai concession and private sundowners in quiet locations. A TourRadar traveler shared that "being in a small group allowed us to quickly change plans to follow lion tracks something that wouldn't have been possible with a larger group."
What is the best way to experience the Okavango Delta in a small group?
The Delta experience typically combines mokoro trips walking safaris and game drives. Lodges like Nxabega Okavango Safari Lodge provide close-up Delta encounters with knowledgeable guides. As one TourRadar traveler described: "Our group of 8 split into pairs for mokoro rides making it incredibly peaceful as we glided through the Delta's channels spotting elephants and hippos up close."
How does transportation work between destinations on small group tours?
Travel methods include safari vehicles for game viewing and light aircraft for longer routes particularly to distant Delta camps. Groups often fly between Maun and the Okavango Delta while using specialized 4x4s for game drives. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The mix of transport kept the journey interesting from scenic flights over the Delta to comfortable drives between Chobe and Moremi."