Incredible wildlife spectacles, exclusive safari camps & phenomenal natural beauty
Botswana is one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles take place in some of the most extraordinary landscapes on the planet. Located in southern Africa, the country is dominated by the desert, and yet Botswana is a land of abundance. Nearly one-fifth of the country is covered by national parks and wildlife reserves, and it remains one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas, where untamed wildlife roam free through unfenced land. Botswana is home to all of Africa’s Big Five - lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and the largest concentration of African elephants in the world, which trek their ancient migratory routes each year in massive herds. There are impressive herds of buffalo and zebra, lions swimming across rivers, stealthy cheetahs, lolling hippos, friendly meerkats, and thriving packs of African wild dogs. The wildlife is remarkable, while the landscapes are simply like nowhere on Earth. The Okavango Delta is a stunning sea on land, where a plethora of animals come to splash and drink from the endless maze of lily-covered lagoons and gleaming waterways. You can traverse these waters in a mokoro (dugout canoe), keeping your eyes peeled for hippos, crocodiles and colourful bird life. From the largest inland delta in the world, you can reach the largest unbroken stretch of sand on earth. The Kalahari Desert is a wondrous land of shimmering white salt pans, dazzling blue lakes, golden grasslands and fossil river valleys marked with ancient Baobab trees. It’s also home to the indigenous San people, the original inhabitants of southern Africa, known for their deep connection and knowledge of the land. As a country that is renowned for its exclusive safari experiences, you can soak up all the magic of Botswana without the hordes of tourists. The luxury lodges and camps are unrivalled, set in remote locations with sumptuous touches like private pools, personal butlers, river cruises at sunset, and claw-foot bathtubs under the starry skies. Start customising your exclusive tour of Botswana by contacting our knowledgeable team of Botswana travel experts.
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When to go to Botswana
Since Botswana is mostly covered by the expansive Kalahari Desert, the country always feels a little dry and dusty, even in the wet season. Botswana’s cool and dry season is between May and October, while the wet season kicks in from November until April. The best time to visit Botswana depends on what you want to see. The dry summer months make safaris and game viewing easy wildlife crowd around the few remaining watering holes in the reserves. The dry season is also when the water levels of the Okavango Delta rise, creating incredible boat and canoe-based safari opportunities, and chances to see elephants, hippos and the odd lion enjoying the waters.
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Botswana is packed with spectacular, diverse regions. Chobe National Park is the most popular park, renowned for its massive population of over 100,000 elephants in and around the park and Chobe river. Get off the beaten track in the Savute area, where you can see elephants splashing in watering holes as the sky lights up in a flaming orange sunset.The Okavango Delta is an iconic oasis amidst the desert, famed for its beautiful labyrinth of waterways and lush vegetation that attract a diverse abundance of animals. The Great Salt Pans are a stark contrast to the Delta, with ethereal white plains, stark red dunes and ancient Baobab trees. The Moremi Game Reserve is another top game-rich wilderness area, packed with Africa’s Big Five, while the Kwando-Linyanti region offers the chance to get off grid on the incredible Selinda Adventure Trail.
Your Luxury Accommodation Options in Botswana
Botswana is unmatched when it comes to luxury lodges and camps, known for its exclusive safari experiences and lavish tents in remote locations. Our fantastic lodge relationships mean you get preferential treatment as a Wayfairer client & access to our excellent rates.
Chobe Bakwena Lodge
Explore the famous Chobe Riverfront from this luxury eco-lodge on the peaceful banks of the river it...
Read MoreSavute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge is a luxury lodge with beautiful views in the wild Savute area of Chobe National...
Read MoreSavute Under Canvas
An adventurous mobile-camping experience, Savute Under Canvas takes you to the wildest corners of Ch...
Read MoreSkybeds
Spend a wild night under the stars at Skybeds, one of Botswana’s most extraordinary safari experienc...
Read MoreLittle Sable
Set on the gleaming grasslands of the Khwai Private Reserve, one of the best-managed concessions in ...
Read MoreLagoon Camp
Watch herds of elephant come to drink at the river’s edge, whilst pods of hippo splash in the waters...
Read MoreLebala Camp
Located on the floodplains of the Kwando River, deep in the eastern marshlands of the 232,000-hectar...
Read MoreOkavango Explorers Camp
Just six tents lie on the remote southwest of Botswana’s private Selinda Reserve. Stripped back and ...
Read MoreSelinda Camp
As the Selinda Spillway winds through the wilderness to the Linyanti, Selinda Camp rests just on the...
Read MoreCamp Moremi
Camp Moremi is a luxury safari lodge in the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve offering boat cruises a...
Read MoreMombo Camp
Mombo is the “Place of Plenty,” from the vast landscapes of the Moremi Game Reserve, to high concent...
Read MoreXigera Safari Lodge
Located in the oldest protected section of the Okavango Delta, Xigera Safari Lodge offers a lavish r...
Read MoreChitabe Camp
Chitabe Camp is situated on a beautiful island within the private Chitabe Reserve in the southern pa...
Read MoreJacana Camp
Jacana Camp is set on a small, palm-fringed island in the permanent wetlands of the private Jao Rese...
Read MoreKiri Camp
A luxury tented camp in a prime wildlife viewing concession of the Okavango Delta
Read MoreKwara Camp
This beautiful camp, situated in a remote wilderness area of the northern Okavango Delta, offers exc...
Read MoreOddballs Enclave
Deep in the watery heart of the Okavango Delta, bordering the Moremi Game Reserive, discover the int...
Read MoreNorth Island Okavango
Raised above the peaceful lagoons and everchanging channels of the Okavango Delta, North Island Okav...
Read MorePom Pom Camp
An eco-friendly safari camp with soul, Pom Pom Camp shows you the heart of the Okavango Delta
Read MoreSplash Camp
This luxury camp is set by a seasonal waterhole within the private Kwara Reserve in the heart of the...
Read MoreVumbura Plains
This luxurious camp offers exceptional service, exquisite accommodation and an excellent year round ...
Read MoreCamp Kalahari
Set in the surreal landscape of The Great Salt Pans, Camp Kalahari is a 12-tented desert camp nestle...
Read MoreNxai Pan Camp
Perched on the western edge of the Nxai Pan (fossil pan) in Botswana’s Great Salt Pans region, this ...
Read MoreSan Camp
Simple and minimalist, San Camp is about showcasing the natural wonders of the Great Salt Pans. Esca...
Read MoreHyena Pan Tented Camp
Hidden within a grove of cathedral mopane trees overlooking the Hyena Pan, the only permanent water ...
Read More4 Rivers
4 Rivers in Okavango Delta offers a traditional luxury tented camp with easy access to the Kwara Pri...
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