Botswana's High-Income, Low-Volume Tourism Approach: Ensures Exclusivity and a Premium Safari Experience, Ranking as One of Africa's Most Expensive Destinations

Wildlife Enthusiasts and Safari Newcomers

Wildlife Photographers

Honeymoon Couples

Family Groups

Fishing Hobbyists & Bird Photographers

Botswana is an exceptional Year-Round Safari Destination:

Dry Season (May to October): Ideal for visits with warm, sunny days (22°C-35°C) and cool nights. Optimal for experiencing the Delta's waterways at their fullest. Note: October can be very hot.

Green Season (November to April): Lush foliage and wildlife birthing season. Fewer visitors and lower prices.
Note: Possible afternoon or early morning thunderstorms.

Year-Round Wildlife and Safari Experiences

The Okavango Delta

Exceptional Photography Opportunities

Unrestricted Wildlife Movement in Big Private Reserves

Ideal for Multi-Country Travel Itineraries, including some of the popular Indian Ocean Islands

Home to Africa's biggest Elephant Population

Annually, the Okavango River's flood transforms 7,000 square miles of the Kalahari into the lush Okavango Delta, a wonderland teeming with wildlife. This unique landscape, comprising both permanent swamps and seasonal floodplains, becomes a verdant oasis during the dry season, courtesy of waters from the Angolan highlands. Visitors can enjoy varied experiences in this dynamic ecosystem, from land-based wildlife viewing to navigating the Delta's channels by traditional mokoro during the floods. Offering diverse itineraries that blend dry and wetland adventures, the Delta promises magical safari experiences.

The Linyanti Wetlands, an exclusive haven accessible only via private charter, offer a secluded and luxurious safari experience. Nestled within private concessions, this area is defined by the ever-changing and dramatic Linyanti water system, controlled by the Linyanti Faultline, which creates a haven for a rich concentration of wildlife. From exhilarating game drives and guided walks on land to serene mokoro and boat excursions on water, the Linyanti Wetlands present a diverse array of activities, ensuring a captivating and intimate encounter with the African wilderness.

The expansive Chobe region, part of an interconnected water system including the Zambezi, Linyanti, and Cuando rivers, offers unparalleled water-based safaris. Home to a vast population of elephants, a third of Africa's total, Chobe is a photographer's paradise, especially during the dramatic elephant migration from July to November. While Chobe boasts diverse accommodation options and accessibility, the Savuti area within Chobe National Park contrasts starkly with its dry, dramatic landscape and is renowned for extraordinary predator sightings, influenced by the ebbs and flows of the tectonic-plate-driven Savuti channel. Chobe's diverse ecosystems make it an ideal standalone destination or a highlight in any Botswanan itinerary.

The Kalahari Desert, a realm of unique biodiversity, hosts species not found elsewhere and Africa's second-largest zebra migration from April to November. It is also the stronghold of the traditional Bushman (San) communities, masters of survival in this water-scarce landscape. The Central Kalahari Reserve, a remote and unspoiled wilderness in southern Botswana, comes alive post-rainfall, (typically between Jan/Feb), with large herds of oryx and impala, attracting predators like the iconic black-maned lions and cheetahs, making it a must-visit for those seeking an authentic safari experience.

Botswana's diverse terrain is epitomized by the Makgadikgadi Saltpans, a striking contrast to the Okavango Delta's lush waterways. Once part of the world's largest super lake, these pans now stretch over 10,000km² of the Kalahari. Rain transforms them into mineral-rich lakes, drawing a myriad of animals and spectacular birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and cranes. In the dry season (May - October), the pans become a sanctuary for unique desert-adapted species like the brown hyena, meerkat, and springbuck, showcasing the adaptability and richness of Botswana's wildlife.

This lesser-known yet captivating region of Botswana, nestled between South Africa and Zimbabwe and flanked by the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers, is a treasure trove of biodiversity and scenic beauty. It boasts diverse landscapes from ancient baobabs and rugged outcrops to serene riverine forests and dry riverbeds. Offering a range of lodges, the area provides unique activities beyond traditional safaris, including the Tour de Tuli, an extraordinary mountain biking event. Rich in game and unspoiled scenery, it's a destination that promises both adventure and tranquility in the heart of wild Botswana.