Why Botswana?

Playing host to some of the finest private reserves in Africa, Botswana is most famous for the sheer beauty of the Okavango Delta and unparalleled levels of exclusivity. Deserts, a Delta and stacks of game... it is one of the purest safari destinations in Africa.

Okavango Delta
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Okavango Delta

Our Take

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A trip to Botswana is a window into the Africa of old, where wildlife roams the streets of towns and ancient cultural customs are present. With 40+ percent of the country designated as protected game-viewing areas, Botswana's safaris are wild, breathtaking and guaranteed to be jam-packed full of animals.

The Okavango Delta, Africa's largest wetland wilderness, is the crown jewel in any safari and teems with animals year-round. Much of the rest of the country is made up of the Kalahari Desert, with the Central Kalahari home to the ancient San people, whose culture is the oldest in the world.

What to look out for

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We love:
Blessed with unspoilt wilderness and unique ecosystems; Botswana is home to some of Africa's most beautiful private reserves and a vast array of wildlife.
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Key locations:
Okavango Delta, Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Chobe, Makgadikgadi Salt-Pans, Central Kalahari.
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Key experiences:
Horseback safaris, Hot air ballooning, Tracking the Big 5, Quad biking on the Pans, Mobile camping.

What to see in 

Botswana

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When to visit 

Botswana

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34°C
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120MM

Hot and wet, with lush landscapes; ideal for birdwatching, but wildlife can be harder to spot in dense vegetation.

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33°C
Rain
95MM

Continues warm and rainy, providing beautiful scenery, with some muddy areas; migratory birds are abundant.

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32°C
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65MM

Rain eases slightly, with green landscapes and plenty of birdlife; some animals start moving to water sources as rains lessen.

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31°C
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25MM

Cooling and drying, with easier wildlife spotting as vegetation thins; good for a mix of lush and clear views.

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28°C
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10MM

Dry season begins, and cooler days make for pleasant safari outings with increasing wildlife visibility near water sources.

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26°C
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Clear, mild days and cold nights, with excellent game viewing as animals gather around remaining water sources.

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26°C
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Consistently dry and cooler, offering peak wildlife visibility near rivers and waterholes, ideal for safaris.

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29°C
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Warmer and dry, with great game density around water; landscapes are sparse, making spotting easy.

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34°C
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5MM

Hot and very dry, intensifying wildlife congregation near water sources, ideal for high-density game viewing.

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38°C
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10MM

Very hot and dry, offering some of the best wildlife visibility but can be challenging with high temperatures.

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36°C
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45MM

First rains arrive, cooling things down and rejuvenating landscapes, but still great for game viewing near rivers.

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35°C
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79MM

Hot with increasing rains, vibrant landscapes return, offering good game viewing with some early green cover.

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