Botswana is Southern Africa’s premier wildlife destination, with its swathes of untouched wilderness and superb upmarket lodges and camps, offering low impact, eco-friendly tourism. Although the majority of accommodation is high end, there are some purse-friendly camps and self-drive options for those on smaller budgets. With beautiful, diverse habitats including forests, deltas, deserts, swamps, rivers and grasslands, Botswana is home to a large concentration of wildlife, best seen from dug-out canoes in the Okavango Delta and game drives in Chobe, Moremi and other parks.
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Botswana Safari Tour Packages:
This starts from Kampala then heads to Jinja and Sipi Falls, Kidepo Valley National Park for a wildlife experience continuing to Murchison Falls, then Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary before heading back to Kampala as the final stop.
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 10 Days from$3017 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short Bardiya National Park tour starts with a morning flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, followed by a scenic drive to Bardiya where you settle into your lodge and receive an orientation about the park’s history and key wildlife. The first day...
- Country:Nepal,
- Safari Type:Jungle Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kathmandu, end in Kathmandu
- 3 Days from$2000 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this amazing Kenya safari, enjoy Samburu, Aberdare National Park, Experience the charm of The Ark Lodge, distinctive accommodation resembling Noah's Ark, overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick. From its multiple viewing decks and a ground-level...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 7 Days from$1925 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Embark on a captivating short safari to Ndutu, where you'll witness the breathtaking spectacle of the great wildebeest migration. This journey takes you to one of the most remarkable events in nature - the calving season in the mineral-rich Ndutu Plains....
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$1794 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day adventure through the spectacular national parks of Northern Tanzania, one of the world's top safari destinations. Experience the renowned Serengeti National Park and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, where nature's...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1542 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Marangu Route, commonly known as the 'Coca Cola' route is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 5 Days from$1400 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
A safari that includes Masai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli Park, and Lake Naivasha offers an incredible variety of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and cultural experiences across some of Kenya’s most iconic national parks and reserves. Each destination...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 8 Days from$3100 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations on this 5-day exclusive private safari adventure. Visit Tarangire's iconic baobabs and elephant herds, the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, the vast Serengeti plains, and Lake Manyara with its flamingos and...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 5 Days from$2300 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 3-day safari adventure begins on the Kenyan coast, taking you through the red-soil plains of Tsavo East National Park and the scenic hills of Tsavo West National Park. Both parks are renowned for their vibrant wildlife, including marauding lions,...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Mombasa, end in Mombasa
- 3 Days from$795 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major Botswana Safari Attractions
Botswana Safari Tour Highlights
- Glide through the waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe, the traditional way to travel through the delta to get a unique perspective of this beautiful region.
- Explore the world’s largest salt pan, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, usually flat and bare until the rains come when huge herds of antelope and zebra arrive.
- Discover Chobe National Park’s huge herds of elephants and the largest number of lions in Botswana.
- Search for the king of the desert, the impressive Kalahari lion, in the enormous Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
- The verdant Okavango Delta
- Explore Botswana wildlife safari with excellent wildlife viewing in the northern parks, Okavango Delta, Linyanti and Chobe
- Beautiful and diverse scenery of dry desert, salt pans, savannah grasslands, and delta waterways
- Safari holidays in Botswana also gives you the option of a boat trip on the Chobe River
- Game drives in Chobe National Park searching for wildlife
- Botswana safari vacations also comprise of top classes camps and lodges
- Traveling to Botswana is safe, and there is political stability.
- Some of the animals to see on a Botswana Safari are Kalahari elephant, African wild dog, impala, hippos, wildebeests, crocodiles, giraffes, primates, eland, lions, cheetah, leopards, etc.
Would you like to know more about Botswana:
Facts About Botswana Safari Tour
- Around 84% of Botswana is covered by sand with the enormous Kalahari Desert covering a large portion of the country as well as parts of South Africa and Namibia.
- Botswana is the world’s third-largest diamond producer.
- Compared to other African countries, Botswana has the largest concentration of meerkats.
- The Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland water systems in the world, brings annual floods and water to the desert land.
Botswana offers visitors a plethora of adventures. Learn more about planning one with Botswana’s detailed Travel Guide featuring wildlife reserves and parks.
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For wildlife safaris, the best time to travel to Botswana is from May to October. These months mark the dry season, a time during which the chances of spotting animals are higher due to the diminishing vegetation, which makes it easier to spot animals that congregate around waterholes. These months are also the peak season, which means it can be more expensive in terms of park prices and accommodations. Compared to the dry season, the wet season, from November to March, may have fewer animal sightings, but even with the dense vegetation, visitors can spot plenty of animals. Furthermore, a safari trip during the off-season will be easier on the pocket and less crowded. For more information about the best time to travel to Botswana, check out our best time to visit Botswana guide. Like the majority of safari destinations, Botswana is ideal for a family holiday. Some safari lodges and camps have a minimum age of 12 (or other) but there are plenty of great options available to families with younger children. There are many safari options put on for children such as tailored game drives and walks with fantastic guides as well as other entertainment to keep the kids busy. Further Reading: 5 Amazing African Safari Destinations That Your Kids Will Love English, a remnant of colonial rule, is the official language in Botswana, used for written communication and business dealings. Although it is known as the official language, it is only a first language for 2.8% of Botswana’s population. The most commonly spoken language in Botswana is Setswana, spoken by around 77.3% of locals, and one of the many Bantu languages spoken in Botswana. Botswana’s official currency is Botswana Pula, which is accepted throughout the country. But US Dollars, UK pounds, Euros, and South African rands are also accepted at most shops and accommodations. Moreover, visitors can also use international credit cards at the majority of hotels in Botswana. And if you find yourself short on money, there are plenty of ATMs throughout Botswana. To make things a little simpler, we have shared a quick currency conversion (2021): A visitor will need a passport with at least 6-month validity and two blank pages. Not every visitor needs a visa to enter Botswana. To find out if you need a visa to visit Botswana, refer to the list of visa-exempt countries. Currently, foreign citizens have to apply for a Botswana visa at the Botswana Embassy in person or on arrival as there is no online mode to apply for a visa. Travelling to and from the major safari destinations in Botswana such as Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Moremi Game Reserve, is by transfer vehicle and/or charter flights. Maun is the hub for many charter flights taking visitors into the Okavango Delta and other more remote areas. On a charter flight, the safari experience begins with amazing views of the wilderness and animals below you. Botswana is one of Africa’s top-most bird-watching destinations. Some of the major parks and game reserves in Botswana have a large concentration of birdlife. Bokaa Dam, Kgoro Pan, Kasane region, Lake Ngami, Limpopo River, Moremi Gorge, Rysana Pan, Shakawe, and Savuti Marsh are few other popular birding destinations in Botswana.FAQ’s for Botswana Safari
Currency Botswana pula 1 Pound Sterling 15.13 1 Euro 13.06 1 United States Dollar 10.88 1 Canadian Dollar 8.86 1 Australian Dollar 8.43