Botswana [ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ ] “Pula!”

This unspoiled country gives you a taste of true wilderness and entices you with world class safari experiences in Botswana that challenge that of its neighbouring Southern African countries.

Low-impact travel is the future of tourism and Botswana is the leading destination for eco-friendly upmarket safaris. Whether you choose an Okavango Delta safari or a Chobe river safari, you can rest assured that you’re not negatively impacting the natural environment and are contributing to a culture of sustainable travel. With a Botswana safari you can experience a traditional big game wildlife safari in one of Africa’s top destinations.

From the evergreen jewel of the Okavango Delta, the heart of Botswana’s safari attractions, to the jam-packed elephant paradise of the Chobe, Botswana holiday packages offers a diverse and one-of-a-kind. Travel further south of the delta to the far-flung stretches of the Makgadikgadi saltpans and the semi-desert grasslands of the beautiful Kalahari.

You’ll be spoiled for choice with the option to go on guided game drives, nature walks, river cruises, canoe trips or explore on back horse back to make the most of Botswana’s legendary wildlife.

About Botswana

Annual Rain Fall COUNTRY SIZE: 581,730 km2 (224,610 sq mi)

120 96 CURRENCY: Botswana Pula (BWP) 72 48 24 LANGUAGES: Mostly spoken is English and Setswana

ETHNIC: Tswana, Kalanga, Basarwa, White and other including Shona and Kgalagadi Annual Temperature CAPITAL:

AIRPORT: Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Gaborone

POPULATION: 2.25 million (2016)

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Malaria is a particular risk in Botswana between November and June in the northern parts of the country. Visitors who are camping or walking in the bush should be cautious of tick bites.

BOTSWANA Seasonal Highlights

NOV - MAR APR - OCTOBER

Botswana has a great variation in climate which has been divided into the two broad categories of a dry and wet season. Perfect for families and small groups of up to 6, our Botswana Mobile Camping Expeditions are a totally personalised experience that is the quintessential African safari, showcasing the very best of Botswana’s untamed wilderness in vibrant detail. These set departure itineraries showcase all of Botswana’s iconic destination including , Savute, Okavango Delta, and Nxai Pans. They are tailored to best experience the highlights of both seasons, wet or dry.

The following seasonal highlights are a guideline only. They’re subject to a host of unpredictable natural factors. The magic of Botswana’s wilderness spaces lies in their very unpredictability.

Dry season – April to October

In April, temperatures begin to fall, heralding the start of the dry season, which is defined by little to no rain and sunshine-filled days. As the season progresses, the undergrowth thins, water-resourc- es shrink and game are drawn to the remaining water points. While this is the dry season climatically, it is actually the flood season for the Okavango Delta as the water which fills this impressive wetland takes some months to filter southwards from the Angolan highlands.

Wet season – November to March

As the rains begin, so the grasslands grow denser. While a lot of wildlife remains in the heart of the Delta, the animals begin to explore wider areas as water sources aren’t as scarce. Game viewing in the Delta, at this time of the year, promises to astound! One of the major attractions of the wet season is the annual zebra migration into the region, which also attracts a large number of predators.

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Okavango Delta Okavango Delta safari holiday gives entrance to the spectacle of wild Africa in a pure and untouched way. It is only on a Okavango Delta safari that you can experience the heart-stopping excitement of big game viewing, the supreme tranquility and serenity of an unscathed delta, and evocative sight of amazing natural beauty.

The Kalahari

The most remote game reserve in Africa. The Kalahari was, until very recently, closed to the public. If you’re an adventurous traveler seeking a real wilderness safari in Botswana experience, the Kalahari in central Botswana is your dream come true.

Kgalagadi Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park gives you an opportunity to break away from the idea of a typical safari. This semi-desert national park straddles the dunes of the South African and Botswana border, with beautiful landscapes and different wildlife as cheetah, hyena, honey badger, bat-eared fox, meerkat, and many others.

BOTSWANA What to do IN BOTSWANA

Okavango Delta Gaborone Sun Airport Junction

Mokolodi Nature Reserve InPlay Seboba Nature and Recreational Park

CARACAL Biodiversity Center Gaborone Dam National Museum

Lion Park Resort National Assembly Building Boab Prison Tree, Kasane

Three Chiefs’ Statues Sri Balaji Temple Trinity Church

Riverwalk Mall Moremi Game Reserve Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

Khutse Game Reserve Matsieng’s Footprints Bahurutshe Cultural Village

Gaborone Game Reserve ISKCON Gaborone Savute Reserve

ISKCON Gaborone Christ the King Cathedral Moremi Gorge

Okavango River Sebele Centre Crocodile Pools River Safaris

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