Botswana is sometimes called the Jewel of Africa and not without some justification. The sheer diversity of habitats ranging from Desert to flooded Delta and with it a vast amount of wildlife make Botswana a simply wonderful safari destination. Botswana has a policy of allowing only small camps with limited visitors which can mean that costs are higher proportionately than some of its neighboring countries. The result is that there are very few other visitors and so the wilderness is often just yours to enjoy.
Botswana has several key areas which when combined make for a complete safari, the Kalahari desert eco system, the north of Botswana in particular the Linyanti and Savuti channels famed for its big Lion prides. The vast Moremi, regarded as one of Africa best wildlife areas. Chobe, home to amazingly high populations of Elephant and of course the sparkling Okavango delta.
Botswana is a year round wildlife destination but that does not mean that all the areas are at there best at the same time, for instance the comon advise is that the Delta is best visited when its full (during the dry season!) arguably the Kalahari in the green season. Below are several safari ideas, but with such a choice of great safari camps and in such contrasting areas this is a destination where we very often tailor safaris for our clients.
So if you would like us to help you put together a safari to Botswana with the minimum of fuss just drop us a line or call and we will be happy to help.
Begin in Maun flying to the Moremi by light aircraft. Spend nights under canvas, this quote is based on 5 nights but can be extened or shortened or combined with safaris in other camps in Botswana or beyond. Remote campsites in the pristine wilderness form a setting for five ensuite safari tents, combining the natural beauty of the breathtaking setting with comfort and personalised service. Night time noises filter through canvas walls and well-used animal trails take wildlife past the tents on their way to favourite watering holes.
- from $2600
- to $4100
This exhilarating adventure will allow you to explore the wilderness hotspots of Botswana, from the flourishing waterways of the renowned Okavango Delta to the prolific wildlife of the pristine Chobe National Park and the contrasting arid landscape of Savute. End your trip on the banks of the immense Zambezi River and admire the magnificent scenes of Victoria Falls. Enjoy the serenity of private campsites and the comfort of spacious safari tents with their crisp linen-adorned beds and en suite bathrooms, which offer a flush w.c and refreshing bucket shower, as you journey through the African wilderness.
- from $4400 pp min 2 / max 6 guests 10 Days Dates: weekly Set date departures
- to $5400 pp
Northern Botswana is all about contrasting ecosystems: different scenery, activities, vegetation and the mammals and birds these ecosystems support. This 6-night package
allows you to experience the best of two extremes. Kalahari Plains Camp is the perfect location to
explore the remoteness of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. You will be awestruck as you learn how animals survive in this harsh landscape. After Kalahari Plains, head to Banoka Bush Camp where you will be able to contrast this experience with the oasis that is the Okavango Delta.
-$3085 pp available Sept - Dec
A wildlife safari to the heart of Botswana, visiting the Moremi area regarded as one of Africa's best safari destinations for it's outstanding natural beauty and varied wildlife. The safari takes you to the Okavango where for a few wonderful days you explore the delta, game viewing by mokoro. The safari heads then to the north and Chobe national park, the home of spectacular elephant herds and which provides the chance to visit the Victoria falls. Altogether a comprehensive safari that offers everything a safari to Botswana should, and at a very reasonable cost![]()
- $2990pp Low season (dec - Mar & Aprl - June) $3720pp High season
The Young Explorer's programmes are specially designed safaris offering families the opportunity to discover the wonders of the African wilderness together. One of the special attractions of the Young Explorer's safaris are their exclusivity as each family has the sole use of a private camp, allowing the daily schedule to be flexible and to be tailored around the ages and interests of all family members.
-Rates vary depending on family size and duration. example High season x 3 nights for Family of 4 =approx $2680 pp
This Okavango safari is a specially designed mokoro experience, allowing visitors a unique opportunity to explore the Okavango delta by Mokoro, ( traditional canoe) in search of rarely seen creatures such as the sitatunga and Pel's fishing owl as well as the less secretive wildlife and birds that make the Delta such a wildlife paradise. One of the special attractions of this safari is its exclusivity and flexibility.
-$1900pp
The Okavango Delta, the big game Kwando River concession, Nxai Pan and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve - the highlights of Botswana in one seamless adventure.
The aim of this 5 Rivers Safari is to offer our guests the chance to tailor a safari in Botswana to suit your expectations or you can ask one of us to suggest an itinerary (see below) to provide the very best that this remarkable region has to offer. Busanga safaris in partnership with Kwando Safaris give the chance to safari at a range of Kwando camps in more than a million acres of this wilderness exclusively for enjoyment of our guests.
December to end March 2012
10 nights - $4320 pp
12 nights inc Kalahari - $4950 pp
At the turn of the century, explorers and adventurers made their way leisurely along the dusty paths of Africa. Experience a nostalgic camping / lodge safari that recreates the sense of a game-viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. The Great Wilderness Journey takes time to experience and explore Botswana's scenic northern areas: from the blue-green wetlands of the Okavango Delta to the diverse and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Chobe River systems, ending with the world-famous Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. 10 nights
- $7890 pp Dates : Jan - May 2012
- $8400 pp Dates : June - Oct 2012
This Exploration is specifically designed to enjoy the Kalahari Desert at its most productive season, when it receives low sporadic rains and the wildlife migrates into the desert valleys in large numbers. This precious water creates a short yet incredibly prolific wildlife-viewing period with concentrations of desert species and their young in the fertile, ancient river valleys of Deception Valley in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. In addition, the amazing contrasts of Deception Valley in the Kalahari Desert, and the fertile islands and waterways of the Okavango Delta are brought to the fore.The Green Desert Expedition operates from January - May and November to December .
- $3400 pp 7 Nights Departures Jan - May 2012 and Dec 2013
We love to arrange safaris to really remote and interesting places and where possible get you out and about amongst the wildlife and this safari is just about as good as it gets. Just imagine paddling gently between lush papyrus grasses silently as Elephant feed close by. The Selinda Spillway is an ideal setting for this canoeing and walking adventure trail, which winds along the river for four days, camping along the banks of the river wherever you find yourself at the end of the day.
- $1750 pp 3 nights / 4 Days 2012
requires min 2 guests or single supp $385