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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31°C
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110MM

Wet season with heavy rains, making it lush and vibrant, but some areas may be inaccessible.

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Continued rains with high water levels in rivers, ideal for bird watching but challenging for game drives.

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28°C
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65MM

End of the rainy season, landscapes are green and lush, and wildlife is more dispersed.

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26°C
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22MM

Transition to dry season, with decreasing rains and wildlife becoming easier to spot as vegetation thins.

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25°C
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8MM

Start of the dry season, cooler temperatures, and excellent wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources.

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Cool and dry, optimal for safari with clear skies and increasing wildlife sightings.

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Peak dry season, very dry and cool, with high concentrations of wildlife around remaining water sources.

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Continued dry conditions, excellent visibility for wildlife, and comfortable temperatures.

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Temperatures start to pick up while conditions are still perfect. Wildlife is still abundant, and this is a good time for birdwatching.

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Hotter temperatures as the dry season progresses. Water sources start to diminish, leading to concentrated wildlife around the remaining waterholes.

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Beginning of the rainy season, hot with sporadic rains, lush landscapes start to reappear.

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Wet season begins in earnest, vibrant scenery, and active wildlife, but some areas may be harder to access.

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