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Africa's premier wildlife destination with the largest concentration of elephants in the world
Botswana has a wealth of incredible wildlife that will delight any safari adventurer. With nearly half of the country a protected area or under some kind of environmental management, Botswana is home to an incredible abundance of animals who have found their haven here. The country is known for its biodiversity, from the black-maned lions of the Kalahari to meerkat colonies in the salt pans. In the lush north, you can find colossal herds of elephants in the Chobe and even swimming lions in the Okavango Delta. Botswana’s appeal extends to the country’s gorgeous and diverse landscapes, as well as its captivating cultures, including the Basawara and Batswana, who celebrate their unique way of life through tradition and art.
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Namibia Wilderness & Okavango Delta: Eco-luxury Desert to Wetlands
From $7,300 /person
- 12 nights
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- 0.453t CO₂
Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta Luxury Explorer: Natural Wonders on Safari
From $20,464 /person
- 15 nights
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- 0.464t CO₂
The Complete Off-Grid Luxury Safari: Victoria Falls, Salt Pans & Okavango Delta
From $34,122 /person
- 9 nights
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- 0.230t CO₂
Fly-in Botswana Discovery: Okavango Bliss to Makgadikgadi Magic
From $16,179 /person
- 7 nights
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- 0.203t CO₂
Botswana Family Safari: Wildlife, Salt Pans and Okavango Delta Adventure
From $9,380 /person
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Botswana's climate ranges from arid to semi-arid and is marked by hot and rainy summers, usually between November and March. This ‘green’ season is the best time to spot migrating birds, predators, and baby animals. However, many lodges in the Okavango Delta close during these months, so do check before you book. The dry season, between April and October, is the prime time to spot animals as they frequent water sources. This is also when the Delta floods, making it a great time for water-based activities. These months are a fantastic time to visit the salt pans, which will be dry from about June to September.
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Featured Stays
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Abu Camp
Experience the unspoiled wilderness of the Okavango Delta at this luxury camp
From $3,632 /person
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andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp
Experience a Big 5 safari in the Okavango Delta at this luxury tented camp
From $2,115 /person
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andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
Experience the wildest wonders of the Okavango Delta in an effortless style
From $3,465 /person
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andBeyond Savute Under Canvas
A remote camp in the enigmatic Savute landscape of Chobe National Park
From $790 /person
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Boteti Tented Safari Lodge
Get lost in the splendour of the Okavango Delta at this safari tented lodge
From $132 /person
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Camp Kalahari
A private wildlife reserve stay offering the best of the Makgadikgadi and Kalahari
From $1,095 /person
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Chitabe
An exclusive Okavango Delta safari camp famous for its predators
From $2,625 /person
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Chitabe Lediba
Experience a mix of the Okavango Delta and Kalahari at this intimate camp
From $2,625 /person
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Chobe Elephant Camp
Embrace an authentic African adventure at the eco-friendly Chobe Elephant Camp
From $570 /person
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Deception Valley Lodge
Experience the untouched Central Kalahari at this secluded lodge teeming with wildlife
From $750 /person
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Duke's Camp
A striking safari destination on a vast wildlife-rich concession in the Okavango
From $1,700 /person
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DumaTau
Experience the wildlife-rich Linyanti Reserve at this exclusive Delta safari camp
From $3,751 /person
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Feline Fields
An intimate and exclusive lodge in Botswana’s Kalahari Desert
From $1,250 /person
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Hyena Pan Tented Camp
An intimate camp overlooking a natural water pan that draws abundant wildlife
From $930 /person
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Jacana
Explore the Okavango’s water wonderland from this private safari island camp
From $1,405 /person
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Jack's Camp
An iconic 1940s campaign-style camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
From $3,045 /person
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Jao
An unparalleled luxury experience awaits at this award-winning camp in the Okavango Delta
From $3,307 /person
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Kala Camp
Experience the incredible wilderness of Botswana at Kala Camp's traditional tented haven.
From $696 /person
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Kalahari Plains
A safari camp set in an oasis of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
From $857 /person
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Kwetsani
An island safari camp with treehouse suites in the Okavango Delta’s Jao Reserve
From $2,123 /person
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Leopard Plains
A tranquil tented camp tucked away in the wilderness of northern Botswana
From $225 /person
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Linyanti Tented Camp
A quaint luxury tented camp in the secluded Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
From $1,004 /person
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Little Mombo
Experience the natural beauty of Botswana at this exclusive and intimate lodge
From $4,487 /person
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Little Sable
An intimate camp with sweeping views of the Khwai Private Reserve’s grasslands
From $1,240 /person
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Little Tubu
A secluded safari camp on Hunda Island in the Okavango Delta
From $2,123 /person
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Mapula Lodge
A charming safari lodge located in a private Okavango concession
From $1,345 /person
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Meno a Kwena Tented Camp
A classically-inspired safari camp boasting excellent wilderness views from a rocky clifftop
From $1,045 /person
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Mombo
A luxury safari camp set amongst the palm-dotted floodplains of the Okavango
From $4,487 /person
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Okavango Spirit
A charming houseboat exploring the waterways of the Okavango Delta’s remote Panhandle
From $790 /person
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Planet Baobab
Eco-friendly oasis in Botswana's Makgadikgadi region, offering adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion.
From $150 /person
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River View Lodge
A tranquil riverside lodge in the Chobe Region of Botswana
From $77 /person
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Sable Alley
A sophisticated lodge overlooking a glimmering lagoon in northeastern Okavango
From $1,700 /person
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San Camp
An oasis camp set amongst the shimmering white Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
From $2,105 /person