Safari Tours & Trips in Botswana
What if safari meant fewer tourists and more wilderness? Botswana designed it that way, with low density, high experience. The Okavango Delta floods seasonally and creates this vast water world where you pole through channels in mokoro canoes. Chobe River draws massive elephant herds, Moremi Game Reserve delivers serious wildlife, and Makgadikgadi Pans stretch flat and white forever. This is Africa unfiltered, raw, authentic.
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We had a wonderful time! Rocky, Jimmy, and Simba were excellent as drivers, guides, cooks, and problem solvers. We ate very well indeed. I will comment that the tour we took was quite different from the stated description of it. For example, we did not go to the salt pan. It seems that Rocky, the boss of the crew, received a different itinerary than what we thought we would be doing. How did that happen? The places we did go were terrific, and it was not until the second last day of the trip, that we realised the discrepancy. Rocky offered us a way to go to the salt pan, but for a couple of reasons, we declined that offer. Please note that I am not complaining about Rocky, Jimmy, and Simba. They followed the information they had received. I will also say that while we were accepting of the situation, some people could have reacted differently, and that would not have been fair to our crew. To summarise, we loved the trip! Credit to Rocky, Jimmy, and Simba for looking after us so well and sharing their beautiful country with us. Sincerely, Arthur George Busch
8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of BotswanaVery nice lodge and very nice safari with our local guides. Thanks again for the hot water bottles in the beds during the cold nights!
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Remarkable safaris range from Okavango Delta's mokoro adventures to Big Five viewing in Moremi Reserve. Savuti's famous predator territory leads to Chobe National Park's elephant herds during riverside game drives.
Duration 8 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane Age Range Ages 6+ National Park Moremi Game ReserveChobe National Park Physical Rating Easy Distance 221 mi Operator Little Roz Tours From
- US$2,800+$250 local payments
Chobe National Park hosts over 50,000 elephants - you'll see massive herds bathing along the Chobe River and glide through the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta's clear channels by traditional mokoro canoe. Guided bush walks through Moremi Game Reserve track lions, leopards, and buffalo, while sunset boat cruises reveal hippos and crocodiles.
Duration 6 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome National Park Moremi Game ReserveChobe National Park Physical Rating Easy Distance 427 mi Operator Knap Tours Limited From
- US$10,310
This luxury safari spans Botswana's finest destinations for approx. $1,080 per day. Predators roam in Savuti, while Chobe hosts 50,000 elephants. The journey includes mokoro rides in Okavango Delta and Chobe River cruise.
Duration 10 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane Age Range All Ages Welcome National Park Moremi Game Reserve Physical Rating Easy Distance 310 mi Operator Agate Travel From
- US$12,119
Glide through Moremi Game Reserve's Okavango Delta channels by traditional mokoro dugout canoe, camping on islands and walking near blue wildebeest and elephants. In Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, morning and afternoon game drives reveal meerkats and jackals, then you'll sleep under the stars.
Duration 6 days Destinations Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Spanish National Park Moremi Game Reserve Physical Rating Easy Distance 144 mi Operator Marvelous Mobile Safari From
- US$3,000+$330 upfront costs
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome National Park Moremi Game Reserve Physical Rating Easy Distance 130 mi Operator Agate Travel From
- US$5,989
Duration 10 days Destinations Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley, desert du Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti National Park, Chobe National Park, Kasane Age Range All Ages Welcome National Park Moremi Game ReserveChobe National Park Physical Rating Easy Distance 441 mi Operator Jollic Adventure Tour From
- US$3,980
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Makgadikgadi Pans Age Range All Ages Welcome National Park Moremi Game Reserve Physical Rating Easy Distance 290 mi Operator The Mzansi Experience From
- US$2,575
What our customers ask about Safari Tours & Trips in Botswana
What are the best times of year for wildlife viewing in Botswana's major safari destinations?
Winter months from June to September offer excellent wildlife viewing across Botswana's national parks and reserves. During this dry period Chobe National Park becomes home to about 35,000 elephants gathering near the Chobe River. The flooded Okavango Delta draws diverse wildlife to its waterways and islands. A TourRadar traveler described their July experience: "Seeing the animals so close and so many. Seeing a family of elephants playing in the mud. An elephant came to our camp - it was incredible!"
What types of accommodation experiences are available on Botswana safaris?
Accommodations range from basic to luxurious across Botswana's safari regions. Thamo Telele Lodge near Maun offers elevated safari tents with modern amenities like air conditioning and private bathrooms. In Moremi Game Reserve mobile camping provides dome tents with proper beds. The Okavango Delta features houseboats with private cabins and viewing decks. As one guest noted: "The houseboat and camping were an adventure. Loved the trip in the small boat off the house boat."
What cultural experiences are available alongside wildlife viewing in Botswana?
Beyond wildlife visits to the Tsodilo Hills showcase over 4,000 San Bushmen rock paintings dating back 24,000 years. Local villages like Xobe welcome visitors to see traditional dances and meet craftspeople. One guest highlighted: "The cultural show at Kwalape and meeting local people was a highlight of our trip."
How do seasonal changes affect safari experiences in Botswana?
The dry season (May-October) concentrates wildlife around water sources like Chobe River and Okavango Delta. Wet months (November-April) bring green landscapes and excellent bird watching in areas like Moremi Game Reserve. A traveler noted: "Always keep your eyes open for wildlife - you never know when it will appear - elephants in particular don't like to stay within the confines of Game Reserves!"
How does transportation work between different safari locations in Botswana?
Custom 4WD vehicles handle game drives and transfers between sites. The drive from Maun to Moremi Game Reserve takes several hours on varied terrain. Delta areas use motorboats and mokoros for water transport. A guest shared: "There are a couple of days which are mainly spent travelling in a minibus but you get to see a lot of the countryside and how people live."