
Southern Africa
Botswana
Okavango Delta water safaris and the elephants of Chobe.
About Botswana
Botswana is a land of dramatic contrasts, where the arid Kalahari Desert meets the lush, life-giving waters of the Okavango Delta. Known as one of Africa's most stable and conservation-minded nations, it offers an exclusive and pristine safari experience. The country’s commitment to 'high-value, low-volume' tourism ensures that its vast wilderness remains untouched and tranquil. In the north, the Okavango Delta—a UNESCO World Heritage site—unfolds as a labyrinth of lily-covered lagoons and hidden channels, best explored by traditional mokoro. To the east, Chobe National Park boasts one of the world's largest elephant populations, providing spectacular sightings along the Chobe River floodplains. Further south, the surreal, shimmering salt crusts of the Makgadikgadi Pans offer a starkly beautiful landscape where the horizon seems to stretch into infinity. Whether watching a leopard lounge in a leadwood tree or witnessing the Great Zebra Migration, Botswana captures the raw essence of the African wild with unparalleled grace and intimacy.
Best time to go
The best time to visit is during the Dry Season from May to October. This period offers the best wildlife viewing as animals congregate around permanent water sources. June to August is peak flood season in the Okavango Delta, ideal for water-based safaris. The 'Green Season' (December to March) is excellent for birdwatching and newborn animals, though some remote areas may be inaccessible.
Currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
Language
English and Setswana
Places to visit in Botswana
Signature experiences our advisors build into Botswana journeys.

Okavango Delta
A lush inland oasis where the Kalahari meets the crystal-clear waters of the Angolan highlands.
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Chobe National Park
Home to Africa's densest elephant population and the spectacular Chobe River waterfront.
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Makgadikgadi Pans
Vast, shimmering salt flats that offer a surreal lunar landscape and ancient baobab trees.
Explore Makgadikgadi Pans →
Moremi Game Reserve
A pristine reserve at the heart of the Okavango, prized for predators and wild dogs.
Explore Moremi Game Reserve →
Tsodilo Hills
A UNESCO site holding thousands of ancient San rock paintings, the Louvre of the Desert.
Explore Tsodilo Hills →
Central Kalahari Game Reserve
A immense, remote wilderness of open savanna and ancient riverbeds in the heart of the Kalahari.
Explore Central Kalahari Game Reserve →
Nxai Pan National Park
Grassy salt pans and the iconic Baines' Baobabs, alive with zebra during the green season.
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Stories about Botswana
Journal reads to inspire your trip.
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