Botswana Tours & Trip Packages

Botswana Tours & Trips

85 Botswana trips. Tours from 21 tour companies. 426 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

85 Trips match your criteria (1 - 20 shown)

Botswana Adventure
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Windhoek

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.
  • Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats in the world, with local Kalahari Bushman and keep your eyes peeled for adorable meerkats and majestic elephants. Enjoy refreshments in the wild while watching the sunset over baobab trees.
  • Experience the awe-inspiring force of Victoria Falls and savour a taste of the local brew after. Take advantage of your free time to participate in a multitude of optional activities.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari
4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Kasane, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Enjoy fantastic wildlife encounters
  • Discover two natural wonders: Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
  • Look for large populations of elephants, wild dogs and rhinos
  • Explore diverse ecosystems and changing scenery

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Vic Falls to Kruger
4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Limpopo, Rhodes

Highlights

  • Enjoy an unforgettable opportunity to 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. Plus, 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.
  • Marvel at the unforgettable views of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular gorge is up there with the world's largest and is probably the greenest of the lot.
  • Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and anti-poaching efforts.
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes and wild camp in the wetlands
  • Experience the silent beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pan
  • See iconic African wildlife and lesser-known species
  • Enjoy game viewing by foot, safari vehicle and boat
  • Witness the mighty Victoria Falls
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Splendors Of Africa 12 Days
5/5 Excellent
27 reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
Their experienced team of international specialists crafts journeys combining authentic experience with high standards of comfort.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Tour Overview:From the Cape Winelands with their internationally acknowledged vintages to Kruger National Park, this wonderful itinerary offers the heart of adventure with all the wildlife spectacle and natural phenomenon that S

What travelers are saying

"We returned from our 13-day East African Explorer trip two weeks ago. The trip fully met our expectations. Everything was well organized, accommodations and food were excellent, safari drives were great. Our driver/guide in Kenya, Gitonga (aka Anderson) was excellent and enthusiastic. Based on our experience I can confidently say we will book another trip with SITA in the near future."

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Best of South Africa (with Victoria Falls)
By Trafalgar
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"we enjoyed it very much. So much fun"

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Cape Safari and Falls Reunion 35 to 45 (Only available to Contiki Past Travellers, Reunion)
By Contiki
preferred
2/5 Disappointing
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Contiki took care everything so well! We went from amazing experiences to amazing experience, and everything went incredibly smoothly. We did things we would never have been able to have if travelling alone!"

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Explore Southern Africa
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Rhodes, Victoria, Victoria Falls

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.
  • Explore the magnificent Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, some of the largest salt flats in the world. These mind-bending plains make for some magical photography.
  • Marvel at the unforgettable views of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular gorge is up there with the world's largest and probably the greenest.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Botswana Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Geraldine

Aug 2019

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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...

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Carys

Jul 2019

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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...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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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...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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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...

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Barry

May 2019

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Absolutely most authentic trip

Absolutely most authentic trip,very well informed,always very prompt ,great communication,safety the utmost importance on this Safari,excellent Safari tour guides. U...

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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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