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
- 9 Day Wilderness & Desert Trail: Okavango & Kalahari - Wild Camping Safari, all-inclusive
- Tailor-Made Botswana Trip to Okavango Delta, Daily Depart & Private Guide
- Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
- Delta & Falls Discoverer
- 2-Day Okavango Delta Luxury Safari Escape
- Botswana: Kwai,Moremi Game Reserve,Savuti and Chobe National Park 09Days/08Nights
- Chobe & Okavango Delta 8Days/7Nights
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Okavango Delta Exploration 7 Days /6Nights
- Delta Wilderness Safari: 7-Day Moremi & Khwai Expedition
- Explore Boteti River, Makgadikgadi Pans & Okavango Delta 5 Days/4 Nights
9 Day Wilderness & Desert Trail: Okavango & Kalahari - Wild Camping Safari, all-inclusive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We would be more than happy to recommend the Kalahari Breeze Safari Tour. They are incredibly organised and knowledgeable of the region.”
EllieLobb, traveled in October
Small group safaris of 4-6 travelers offer intimate wildlife encounters in the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Local guides provide personal attention, enabling flexible game viewing schedules and customized activities like traditional Mokoro rides and guided bush walks.
Duration 9 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley, desert du Kalahari Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Kalahari Breeze Safaris From
- US$3,438
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$5,989
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
19 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Always had excellent service on the 2 trips I have taken.”
Yvonne, traveled in October
Groups of 12-15 adventurers travel in comfortable safari vehicles through Botswana's highlights. The intimate size allows for San Bushmen cultural experiences in Ghanzi and close wildlife encounters in Chobe National Park, with elephant viewing from your riverside lodge.
Duration 8 days Destinations Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Operator G Adventures From $2,649
25% Off- US$1,987You save $662
Delta & Falls Discoverer
17 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A classic trip with G is affordable. Accommodations were nice.”
Denise, traveled in September
Small groups of maximum 12 travelers create personal wildlife encounters in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta. Traditional mokoro rides and San Bushmen cultural experiences await, while boutique accommodations at Elephant Sands offer views of elephants drinking from the camp's waterhole.
Duration 8 days Destinations Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Operator G Adventures From $2,549
25% Off- US$1,912You save $637
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
25% Off- US$3,901
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
25% Off- US$2,003
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
25% 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
25% Off- US$5,081
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
25% Off- US$2,874
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
25% Off- US$2,262
Reviews of Small Group tours to Botswana
- Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
Awesome tour! They really packed a lot into the 8 days. I feel like we really got to know Botswana and experience all it has to offer!
- Delta & Falls Discoverer
Jeff was incredible! Very well Organised and informed with a very nice way about him. His enthusiasm led us to do more than we might have done! I was very confident and trusting of him. He is also very entertaining! And Alvin great too. I feel very lucky to have had them leading us.Marvellous how much we did especially in Chobe . Elephant Sands was one of many highlights. And I liked all the other places lots except Trailblazers Ghanzi; bushmenwalk and show great but we did not get the usual welcome like the others or made to feel welcome. They did not turn on generator until we got there so beers and shower cold. Would not start dinner until everyone there even though just after walk. Rooms and staff very ‘tired ‘ and not bothered.
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."