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Luxury Botswana Safari

A luxury Botswana safari offers an exclusive, high-end wildlife experience focused on remote, eco-conscious, and intimate camps, primarily in the Okavango Delta, Linyanti, and Chobe areas. Expect top-tier service, private plunge pools, gourmet dining, and expert-led game drives with intimate, high-comfort amenities starting from $800–$4,500+ per person per night.

Luxury Destinations and Camps

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Things to Do in Botswana

Sightseeing in one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness environments is an inevitable part of every safari in Botswana. Nxai and Makgadikgadi are lunar-like plains in the southeast, while the jaw-dropping Kalahari Desert is in the east. In contrast, the north and west are home to the Chobe River environment and the Okavango Delta, two breathtaking waterworlds.

Thanks to the wide variety of landscapes, outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes can find something to their liking. Visiting Botswana, one of the nicest countries in Africa, is sure to be an adventure, whether it’s your first or tenth time there.

Safaris are practically everywhere in Botswana, making it difficult to choose what to see and do. However, since 2021, we have been customising luxury Botswana safaris for thousands of tourists while traversing the entire African continent. We have narrowed down our best Botswana activities to assist you make up your mind:

Horse Safaris In Botswana

When planning a safari vacation, Botswana should be at the top of your list. It is a land of extraordinarily varied ecosystems and genuine, unspoiled wilderness. While riding a horse in Botswana, you will be able to fully appreciate its untamed beauty. The memory of your first up-close experience with an elephant herd will last a lifetime. Leopards, wild dogs, brown hyenas, and lechwe are common sightings with these docile giants. Observing these unique creatures while mounted on a horse is an adventure that will never be forgotten.

You will never forget your horseback riding vacation in Botswana. You won’t find better guiding, camping, or horses anywhere. On a horseback safari, you may see everything from the desert to the Okavango Delta’s wetlands and beyond. There is a lot of enthusiasm and speed in the riding. Jumping over logs that elephants have pushed over is a part of several rides. When you go horseback riding, you can see more wildlife than you ever imagined possible, and you can also go to places that hardly anybody else goes. Botswana provides exciting game drives, photo safaris, and tranquil mokoro excursions for riders and non-riders alike. The fact that Botswana is number one on the wish lists of so many riders should come as no surprise.

How Much Does a Botswana Safari Cost?

You may get a general idea of the average cost of a Botswana safari, broken down by travel style, in the table below. You may easily find a Botswana safari that fits your daily budget with the help of this table. Still, keep in mind these two points. Budget safaris are extremely rare and only available to a small handful of Botswana locales, and the country’s safari tourism industry is mostly focused on catering to the wealthy. The price of a Botswana safari is highly dependent on when you go. Prices will be much lower if you go between the months of December and April, which is considered low season.

Botswana National Parks & Game Reserves

Botswana is a paradise for safari enthusiasts, with some of Africa’s most famous parks and game reserves. These places are home to a diverse array of animals, including some that are in risk of extinction, and visitors can expect to have an adventure of a lifetime. Throughout the vast expanse of this diversified nation, national parks and reserves dot the terrain, spanning from the Okavango Delta to the Kalahari Desert.

Both the central government and individual communities work together to oversee Botswana’s many parks and reserves. Safaris in these protected areas are the real deal, since you get to see animals in their native environments. Amazing opportunities for visitors to see wild canines, elephants, lions, leopards, and the “Big Five” in their natural habitats are available.

Beyond safaris, Botswana is a great place to go birdwatching, explore the Okavango Delta on a mokoro or boat, and see the Makgadikgadi Pans’ unique scenery. Botswana offers an outstanding African safari journey for all types of safari enthusiasts, including those who prefer walking safaris, birdwatching, or game drives.

Botswana Honeymoon

Botswana is home to some of the best game viewing in Africa, making it an ideal destination for a honeymoon. Picture stunning vistas like the Chobe National Park’s traditional woods, the lunar landscape of the Makgadikgadi Pans, and the verdant wetlands of an interior delta. The diversified wildlife, abundance of predators and plains game, and remarkable range of habitats in Botswana’s premier reserves have made them the scene for countless award-winning wildlife documentaries.

Botswana Family Safari

A luxury family safari in Botswana is sure to be an unforgettable experience, thanks to the country’s varied scenery, abundant wildlife, and exciting activities spread out over the Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta.

Experienced in creating personalised itineraries that include kid-friendly activities with local guides, Kabira’s travel designers take into account every element, from high-end accommodations to transportation, for families visiting Botswana.

Luxury and authentic family-friendly lodgings, such as private riverside villas, tented camps, and outstanding lodges with kids clubs and unique activities, are available to your family on a Botswana family safari. You and your loved ones can explore the landscapes and encounter local wildlife by air, boat, or even on foot.

Botswana Balloon Safaris

North-western Okavango Delta, near the Vumbura River and the Selinda Spillway, is where you may embark on a balloon safari with Kabira Safaris. As one of the top safari sites in Africa, the flooded environment with its winding waterways, islands, and woodland is best viewed from a balloon, which also provides the ideal vantage point for observing wildlife. Experience the Okavango Delta like never before on this traditional balloon ride that will take you 1,000 feet above the treeline for a breathtaking panorama.

In order to go on a balloon safari in the Okavango Delta with Kabira Safaris Africa, you need to reserve a camp in the remote flying region for at least one night. This is because charter flights are unable to arrive in time for hot air balloon takeoffs, which must occur within the first hour of daybreak.

Each of the four Camps in the flying region has its own specialities and can satisfy a broad range of customers’ preferences. Throughout the year, all of them provide both water and land-based activities. From Maun or Kasane, the camps are accessible by air in about 40 minutes or an hour, respectively. The amount of time it takes to go from the Camps to the balloon safari is dependent on the specific launch location.

Botswana Photo Safari

With about 300 sunny days annually, Botswana is the epitome of a country with a vast sky. The light is just breathtaking, particularly during the pre-twilight golden hour. No matter how much or how little photography experience you have, this is the ideal toy to experiment with. Adding a Botswana picture trip to your portfolio is a must, thanks to the country’s amazing landscapes and animals.

Self-Drive Botswana

Among Southern Africa’s last great unspoiled wildernesses are Botswana’s deserts, pans, and deltas. Botswana is maybe the greatest place on Earth to go on a safari because of its enormous, varied landscapes and unique environment.

An unparalleled adventure awaits you on a self-drive safari through the expansive and diverse landscapes, accompanied by the breathtaking spectacle of wildlife. Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice with a wide range of landscapes to explore, from the merciless Kalahari Desert and the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans to the riverbanks of Chobe National Park.

Botswana Lodges & Camps

Botswana is a safari traveler’s paradise, with its many world-renowned and lesser-known wildlife areas. From the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park to the Kalahari and Linyanti, the country has it all.

There are a variety of safari lodges to choose from, and some are more suited to families than honeymooners, while others are more suited to individuals than large groups. Where can one find a kosher menu, anyway?

We’ve done the legwork for you and ranked the top Botswana safari camps and lodges according to the sort of visitor they cater to. If you need more convincing, read up about Botswana safaris here.

Botswana Birding

Large swaths of northern Botswana are undeveloped wilderness areas teeming with animals. Botswana offers some of the best birdwatching in the world, and when you consider that it spans two contrasting ecosystems—the dry Kalahari and the lush, aquatic Okavango—you’ll see why.

One of the best places to go birding in Botswana is the Okavango Delta. Birdwatchers may encounter slaty egrets, wattled cranes, and lesser jacanas following the rains in October. Chobe National Park, on the other hand, is perfect for serious avian enthusiasts thanks to its enormous, mostly unspoiled wilderness areas.

Botswana is home to a wide variety of birds, including several species of larks and herons. There may not be any native bird species in Botswana, but there are a number of interesting specialities that birdwatchers commonly look for. These include: flocks of southern pied-babblers and hartlaub’s babblers; swamp boubou; brown fire finch; and melodious larks.

Botswana Camping

A Botswana safari is an incredible experience for campers. One can truly experience a one-with-nature connection in this nation. Going on a camping trip is a great way to reconnect with nature. Without the ostentatious decor of a five-star resort, you may experience the true wilderness. Memorable memories include drifting off to sleep accompanied by the sounds of the African bush or waking up to the gentle light of pre-dawn light accompanied by a chorus of songbirds. A camping safari in Botswana is an excellent option even if you aren’t a seasoned camper. Ultimately, you may rest assured that a group of experts will attend to all of your requirements.

Botswana Group Safari

Private group safaris are available upon request, and small groups, couples, or lone travellers who want to travel in a group can also join our group safaris in Botswana.

The nation is perfect for a nomadic vacation, with small groups traversing northern Botswana on foot. This is a great method for budget-conscious tourists to see the top attractions in this pricey nation. We partner with a couple of great tour operators who offer both public tours with defined departure dates and customised overland group journeys tailored to a single client’s needs.

Botswana Flying Safari

Flying in Botswana is the premier way to access remote safari destinations, with major hubs in Maun and Kasane connecting to the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chandelier regions. Small aircraft charters (e.g., Mack Air) are essential for scenic flights, with peak travel from May to September. International flights typically connect through Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Windhoek.

Those interested in visiting Botswana’s wilderness often choose to fly in for a safari. Across the nation, a system of minor airports and grass airstrips is serviced by a flock of small planes. Whether they’re 5-seater Cessnas or 12-seater Caravans, these planes are essentially serving as exciting “buses” that link all of the isolated camps and hotels in Botswana. Because of the country’s size and the lack of a well-developed road system, flying is the most practical and efficient means of transportation in Botswana.

Botswana Travel Advisory

Safaris in Botswana are among the friendliest and safest in all of Africa. For all visitors to Botswana, this handbook provides out the latest travel information.

Among Africa’s most peaceful nations, Botswana has the continent’s longest-running multi-party democracy. Among Africa’s most peaceful nations in 2024, Botswana rated 50th on the Global Peace Index, which put it on par with the majority of European nations. It is often considered one of the safest African countries due to its hospitable population, modern infrastructure, low crime rate, and peaceful history.

To help alleviate the burden of researching each country’s specific travel, health, and admission criteria, we have compiled a comprehensive overview of Botswana’s standard entry requirements. For the most up-to-date information about travelling to Botswana, we suggest contacting your embassy. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us.