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72 Botswana trips. Tours from 14 tour companies. 461 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
The Okavango Delta’s swirling waterways, dazzling salt pans in the Kalahari, elephant herds lining the riverbanks in Chobe National Park… On a tailor-made safari to Botswana with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Botswana specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Weave along reed-lined waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe for close views of malachite kingfishers, carmine bee-eaters and African fish eagles. Scour the bush for sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah on game drives through private concessions. Go quad-biking and watch meerkats in the arid Makgadikgadi Pans. Join expert guides on bush walks through Moremi Game Reserve, scanning the trees for rare Pel’s fishing owls. Intimate camps set in remote wilderness. Riverine forests echoing with baboon calls. The snorts of hippo bathing in nearby lagoons… What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.
9 days$644 / day
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Explore Chobe National Park for some excellent elephant sightings. Visit the iconic Victoria Falls. This trip is designed to make the most of road transfers and avoid light aircraft flights.
11 days$484 / day
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Experience The Delta in luxury. Be guided by world class rangers. Light aircraft flights between camps give you a bird's eye view. A unique mixture of safari activities. Opulent accommodation throughout.
12 days$1,460 / day
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
The Okavango Delta’s swirling waterways, dazzling salt pans in the Kalahari, elephant herds lining the riverbanks in Chobe National Park… On a tailor-made safari to Botswana with Audley, you’ll see the highlights — and much more — your way. We’ll design your ideal trip with you, paying close attention to your interests, your travel style and your budget. Our Botswana specialists know the country inside out and can lead you to experiences you won’t find in a guidebook. Weave along reed-lined waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe for close views of malachite kingfishers, carmine bee-eaters and African fish eagles. Scour the bush for sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah on game drives through private concessions. Go quad-biking and watch meerkats in the arid Makgadikgadi Pans. Join expert guides on bush walks through Moremi Game Reserve, scanning the trees for rare Pel’s fishing owls. Intimate camps set in remote wilderness. Riverine forests echoing with baboon calls. The snorts of hippo bathing in nearby lagoons… What excites you? Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best options, wherever you go.
12 days$580 / day
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Walk with the bushmen in the Makgadikgadi Pans and learn about their traditional way of life. Experience the dramatic skies and incredible sunsets of the Kalahari desert. See the desert regions of Botswana come to life as the rain falls and deserts bloom. Enjoy Botswana's spectacular wildlife.
11 days$744 / day
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
Botswana is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Among the things to do, the Okavango Delta is an undeniable highlight. One of the best ways to explore its twinkling waters is by mokoro (the local canoe), while in the Central Kalahari you can go in search of the charismatic black-maned lion.
If you’re seeking an authentic and somewhat rustic safari experience, mobile camping is an exhilarating option for your Botswana holiday. Immerse yourself in the true spirit of Africa with experienced guides who set up a temporary camp for you in some of the more remote areas of the country.
12 days$832 / day
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By Intrepid Travel
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the spectacular Okavango wilderness with two nights on a houseboat. Listen to the melodies of the African wildlife outside your door as the sun sets and night descends each night.
- Enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise in Chobe National Park. Spot African elephants and other wildlife while enjoying a sundowner and breathtaking views.
- Venture out on an exhilarating morning game drive in open 4WDs through Chobe National Park, home to an impressive concentration of African wildlife. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other fascinating animals that thrive here.
10 days$492 / day
By Exodus Adventure Travels
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Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Embark on an overland safari adventure across the wilds of Botswana and Zimbabwe
- Explore the elephant capital of the world, Chobe National Park, on a game drive and river safari
- Glide over the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe, which are poled by local villagers
14 days$477 / day
By Intrepid Travel
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Camp at the headquarters of the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit, the Black Mambas. Join them on an exclusive bush walk by day and then listen to their inspiring stories by the campfire in the evening.
- Pay the elephants and lions of Hwange National Park a visit in an open-air safari vehicle. Then, track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park – an exhilarating way to experience the wildlife of Zimbabwe.
- Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Venda people with a village homestay in South Africa's Limpopo province.
9 days$175 / day
By Exodus Adventure Travels
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Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Botswana’s wild side, witnessing immense landscapes and safari icons
- Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers
- Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions
14 days$305 / day
By Intrepid Travel
premier
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsLodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park and support local conservation efforts with a visit to Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
- Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Venda people during a village homestay in South Africa's Limpopo province.
- Camping on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness is an experience you’ll never forget. As the sun sets and night falls, the sounds of Africa come alive.
18 days$177 / day
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Botswana Reviews & Ratings
Above all else FUN TIME with guide
Botswana Adventure, August 2019. Loved: the trip, adventure, guide Tshepo, driver Moses. So informative, great culture immersion, great game viewing, fun accommodati...
This was an amazing three week
This was an amazing three week journey across a beautiful part of Southern Africa. An excellent itinerary with lots of included activities. Lots of wildlife, scenery...
Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally
Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...
Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally
Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...
Botswana Tour Selection Trips
- The dry season has the best wildlife viewing, and is from May to September. This is when animals come to drink in the Okavango Delta’s newly flooded regions.
- The hot, rainy season (November to March, with January and February being the wettest) can make roads difficult and force some lodges to close, but also brings lush vegetation, wildflowers, baby animals, and lower prices.
- Accommodations in Botswana range from luxurious private lodges to rustic campsites, though overall they’re geared toward upscale travelers. The luxury lodges are among the most expensive in all of Africa -- and, in general, prices are higher in Botswana than elsewhere.
- Much of the best wildlife viewing in the Delta can be found in the private reserves, just outside Moremi Game Reserve, though some are accessible only by air.
- Fly-in safaris are common throughout much of the country lying south of the more highly visited northern game parks.
- Many tour operators combine Botswana safaris with visits to nearby Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border.
Additional details
Where is Botswana?
Botswana is a land-locked country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
What languages are spoken in Botswana?
The official languages of Botswana are English and Tswana. Although most of the population speaks Tswana as a first language, many people speak English as a second language or at least understand it. In particular, those working in the tourism industry will likely know English.
Common phrases in Tswana
While most people in Botswana do speak English, it can be polite and helpful to memorize a few basic phrases in the native tongue.
- Hallo - Hello
- O Kae? - How are you?
- Ka kopo - Please
- Ke a leboga - Thank you
- O bua Sekhowa? - Do you speak English?
Is Botswana safe?
Botswana is known as the safest African country. Tourism is well-developed in this country, and violent crime rates are very low. Mugging and bag-snatching is somewhat common, so be aware of your surroundings and don’t carry large amounts of cash.
Botswana currency
The Botswanan Pula is the official currency of Botswana. Pula means “rain” in Tswana, because rain is so scarce in Botswana and therefore valuable to locals.
The US dollar is also accepted at many restaurants and lodges, but it is helpful to carry pulas as well.
Do’s and dont’s for visiting Botswana
DO
- Visit a travel health clinic or specialist before traveling and stay up to date on vaccines.
- Follow your safari guide’s instructions, especially when interacting with wildlife.
- Ask a guide or hotel staff about areas to avoid.
- Tip at restaurants and bars. 10-20% is customary.
DON’T
- Drive at night. The roads are poorly lit, and wild animals and potholes are common.
- Approach any wild animals.
- Wear expensive jewelry or rent a luxury car, especially in the cities. Showing signs of wealth will make you a bigger target for pickpockets and thieves.
- Swim in any lakes or rivers unless allowed by a guide or park warden. Wild animals such as crocodiles lurk in these waters, and you are also at risk for waterborne diseases.
Best time to visit Botswana
The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry season (May through October), when temperatures are mild and floods are rare.
Best Big Game Viewing
The Moremi Game Reserve, a national park located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, offers the best big game viewing in the area, and most guided trips combine it with visits to other parts of the delta.
If it’s elephants in abundance that you seek, you’ll want to include nearby Chobe National Park on your Botswana itinerary. Chobe, which lies along the Zambezi, is elephant central in all of Africa, with great herds roaming the park. (Chobe’s Savuti channel is famous for its elephant-eating lions.)
To really get off the beaten track, head to arid southern Botswana, where the huge, uncrowded Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers a chance to view desert-adapted wildlife.
The Kalahari’s enormous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, shimmering white as far as the eye can see, are another attraction of this region. And in the far south of the country, near the South African border, the Mashatu Game Reserve, the largest private reserve in southern Africa, showcases lions, leopards and cheetahs.
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