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Botswana Safaris & Tours

  • Sunrise over the Okavango Delta is always a highlight of Botswana safaris.
  • Zebras at the water holes - a great photo opportunity on all Botswana tours.
  • Step onto untouched land to watch a spectacular sunset shrouded by baobab on LeKubu Island
  • Capture the moment as you watch elephants walking out of the river Chobe
  • Acacia trees set against blue sky - a great photo opportunity on your Botswana safari.
  • View the joy of innocence through young wildlife

About Botswana 

Botswana became an independent nation in 1966 after being under British administration since 1885. Today, it is, without doubt, an animal viewer’s paradise with 38% of the land devoted to national parks and wildlife reserves. Botswana safaris to the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert are a highlight of an African adventure.

The type of landscape here is different from many other destinations offering game viewing. This is mainly due to the large amount of water which covers the land, especially in the wet season when the principal rivers flood their banks. For example, the Okavango River bursts its banks and an extremely large amount of water flows into the scorched desert instead of into the sea. The web of channels created by this odd quirk of nature never stays the same because no two floods are ever the same.

When is the best time to visit Botswana?

Botswana has two seasons: it has a hot, wet summer and a cooler, dry winter. The presence or absence of water governs wildlife viewing. This obviously affects the peak and off-peak seasons. The best time to visit Chobe and the Okavango Delta on a Botswana safari is during the Southern African winter, which is from May to October. You should experience cool mornings with pleasantly warm days. Rainfall is non-existent and there are no bugs. It is a time you see the movement of herds while animals search for water and it is the best time to see them by boat cruise safari. Elephant herds make a boat cruise here not to be missed.

The best time to visit the Central Kalahari, which is further south, is during the summer months from November to April when the rain transforms the parched landscape. Migratory birds arrive and animals give birth. The summer rains are unlikely to trouble you. The period immediately before the rains is the hottest and driest of the year making the surviving waterholes a big attraction for the animals.

Top places to view wildlife on a Botswana Safari Tour

Okavango Delta

In Botswana, animals, for the most part, are allowed to roam freely. The Okavango Delta is the world’s second-largest game reserve and is made up of wetlands and drylands. Its unique ecosystem consists of channels, lagoons, ox-bow lakes and flooded grasslands, plus many palm-fringed islands. This attracts 122 species of animals, 79 species of fish, 400 species of birds, 64 species of reptiles plus 1300 species of plants to grow here.  

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Moremi Game Reserve

On a Botswana safari, more game viewing is available at the very beautiful Moremi Reserve, which was voted the best African game reserve in 2008. It possesses well-maintained trails and accommodation that ranges from luxury lodges to public campsites for self-drivers. The reserve is the only part of the Okavango Delta that is officially cordoned off for the preservation of wildlife. It is of extreme importance in connection with conservation science.

For more information on the Moremi Game Reserve, click here

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park, with the beautiful Chobe River winding through it, is made up of flood plains, swamps and woodlands. It is a good place on a Botswana safari to see 4 of the Big 5 (no Rhino) as well as other wildlife. It is famous for its large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo and it is not uncommon to see hundreds of elephants at a time. An excellent way to go on a Botswana safari is by boat which will allow you to get up close and personal with hippos and crocodiles.

For more information on Chobe National Park, click here

"Globetrotting with Goway" blog articles

For additional reading, the following articles are from our blog “Globetrotting with Goway”….. a great source of information for those who are, or want to be, world travellers!

Elephants Encounters Add to the Magic of Africa

African Safari: How To Choose Your Ideal Safari Destination

Why Botswana is So Exceptional

A Day in Africa on a Cape to Cairo Journey of a Lifetime

Top Game Reserves in South and East Africa

Goway’s Top Ten Most Unique Places to Sleep in Africa

The Ultimate Botswana Family Safari

Chobe’s Angels Soar in Botswana

Ecotourism Destinations: Southern Africa

Botswana Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Botswana tours.

Learn about the history and culture of Botswana, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Botswana's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips and our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Botswana for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Botswana tours today!

Extend Your Trip across Africa

After your African Safari, why not consider one of Goway's Europe tours or Egypt tours en route from Botswana or perhaps a stopover in Dubai on one of our United Arab Emirates tours

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  • Chobe, know as "The Land of the Giants" is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa
  • Proclaimed in 1963, Moremi Game Reserve is the oldest reserve of the Okavango Delta
  • The Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve is situated in the middle of the dry savanna of north-eastern Botswana
  • Indulge in the safari tradition of "Sundowners" at Leroo La Tau
  • On the banks of the Khwai River, Camp Xakanaxa offers guests an authentic Okavango Delta safari experience
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Highlights of Botswana: Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park

DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the natural wonders of Botswana and extraordinary game viewing on this safari to three celebrated game reserves. Connecting to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park, you’ll search for lions, elephants, and cheetahs, while enjoying deluxe accommodations.

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  • Magic of Africa: Cape Town, Sabi Sands, Victoria Falls & More

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the magic and splendour of Southern Africa on this 12-day luxury journey from South Africa to Botswana. Starting in Cape Town, you’ll venture to the Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and the waters of the Chobe River in Botswana.
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  • Delta and Wildlife Adventure: Victoria Falls, Makgadikgadi, Moremi & More

    MODERATE | SMALL GROUP: Experience the untouched natural beauty and wildlife of Botswana on this safari tour. Staying in first-class safari lodges, you’ll journey across the nation and into Namibia and Zimbabwe to cruise along the Chobe River, explore the islands and pans of the Okavango Delta, and gaze upon the majesty of Victoria Falls.
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  • Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls and Botswana. Start at Victoria Falls, where you’ll see the world’s mightiest waterfall. Then turn Westward to Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta to head on safari and see the many animals of Botswana’s swampy bush.
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  • Rovos Rail: Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

    DELUXE | RAIL: This journey is one of the most famous rail experiences in the world. Travel through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania combining the luxury of pre-war travel with modern touches.
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  • Botswana Wildlife Breakaway: Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango Delta & More

    MODERATE | SMALL-GROUP: There’s Africa, and then there’s Botswana. This very special trip explores two of the country's best loved wildlife areas, and takes you on to see much more.
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  • Luxury Camps of Botswana: Kwando Safaris

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience a luxury safari like no other with Kwando Safaris in Botswana. Staying in deluxe camps in Nxai Pans National Park and the Okavango Delta, you’ll enjoy pristine accommodations and head on morning and afternoon game drives to see lions, cheetahs, and elephants in the African bush.
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  • Majestic Falls and Chobe Elephants

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the beauty of Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park on this vacation to Zimbabwe and Botswana. Begin at Victoria Falls, where you’ll take in the Smoke That Thunders before cruising the Zambezi River. It’s then into Botswana to head on game safari in Chobe National Park.
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  • Botswana & Zimbabwe Family Adventure: Khwai, Linyanti, Livingstone & More

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Not only does an African safari experience provide educational value for children, but it also allows for families to bond in the most remote and wild areas. Spend 12 nights enjoying these three beautiful countries, sharing life-lasting memories and stories along the way.
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  • Highlights of Botswana: Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the natural wonders of Botswana and extraordinary game viewing on this safari to three celebrated game reserves. Connecting to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park, you’ll search for lions, elephants, and cheetahs, while enjoying deluxe accommodations.
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  • Botswana Express: Central Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Chobe National Park

    FIRST CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Discover some of the world’s best wildlife in three distinct regions across Botswana. See lions in the famous desert of the Central Kalahari, explore the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, and have close encounters with elephants in Chobe.
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  • Ultimate Botswana Family Safari: Makgadikgadi, Okavango Delta, Savute & More

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: This Ultimate Botswana Family Safari allows for the family to experience 5 of the key ecosystems and environments within Botswana on a fun-filled adventure of discovery, suited and focused on the specific needs of the family.
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