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
Compiled by
MelissaBotswana travel expert at TourRadar
- Tailor-Made Botswana Trip to Okavango Delta, Daily Depart & Private Guide
- Botswana Majesty: Victoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango Fly-In Safari – 10 Days
- 2-Day Chobe Wildlife Safari – Big Game on Land & Water
- Premium Botswana
- 7-Day Okavango Delta, Moremi, and Savuti
- Chobe & Okavango Delta 8Days/7Nights
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Okavango Delta Exploration 7 Days /6Nights
- Botswana: Kwai,Moremi Game Reserve,Savuti and Chobe National Park 09Days/08Nights
- Delta Wilderness Safari: 7-Day Moremi & Khwai Expedition
- 8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of Botswana
Private guides lead your group through the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Your exclusive party enjoys intimate wildlife encounters with flexible scheduling, while local guides share extensive knowledge of Delta waterways and animal tracking.
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Agate Travel From
- US$5,639
Botswana Majesty: Victoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango Fly-In Safari – 10 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Victoria falls is to die for, a mast visit in one's lifetime. This trip is intelligently put together and everything just flows.”
Koe, traveled in January
Small groups of 8-12 travelers create intimate wildlife encounters. Get personalized guidance at Devil's Pool in Victoria Falls, exclusive mokoro safaris in the Okavango Delta, and up-close wildlife viewing in Chobe National Park with dedicated 4x4 vehicles.
Duration 10 days Destinations Victoria Falls, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Gweta, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range Ages 8+ Operated in English, German Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator T.S TOURS From
- US$4,400
Duration 2 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Knap Tours Limited From
- US$603
Twelve travelers form ideal sized groups for viewing Botswana's wilderness. Meerkat tracking at Ntwetwe salt pan and gliding through Okavango Delta channels in mokoros maintain natural serenity. Chobe National Park's famous elephant herds await during personalized game drives.
Duration 7 days Destinations Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Maun Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Intrepid Premium From $6,060
10% Off- US$5,454You save $606
7-Day Okavango Delta, Moremi, and Savuti
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The program was full of many exciting activities every day.”
Maria, traveled in August
Maximum 8 travelers per group receive personalized attention from Bayei tribal guides. Quiet approaches to wildlife in Savuti and Moremi become possible, plus exclusive mobile camping experiences in pristine locations.
Duration 7 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti National Park Age Range Ages 13+ Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator The Mzansi Experience From
10% Off- US$2,794
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
10% Off- US$5,081
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
10% Off- US$5,081
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
10% Off- US$2,003
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
10% Off- US$2,874
8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of Botswana
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We had a wonderful time! We ate very well indeed. The places we did go were terrific.”
Arthur, traveled in July
Groups of 6-8 travelers aged 5+ create ideal wildlife viewing conditions. Personalized game drives in Khwai concession and Makgadikgadi Game Reserve come with expert Botswana guides. Mobile safari camps offer individual attention and peaceful wildlife approaches.
Duration 8 days Destinations Maun, Khwai, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Nxai Pan National Park Age Range Ages 7+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Little Roz Tours From
10% Off- US$2,900+$200 local payments
Reviews of Small Group tours to Botswana
- 4-Day Okavango Delta & Boteti River Tented Safari
The safari to Moremi shoiuld start earlier as by the time we got there, most of the predators were under the tree/bushes sleeping and are impossible to find. Our driver did try very hard to find them. Also for us old people, it is necessary to get back By 4.00pm.
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."