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With several camps across three diverse wildlife regions in Botswana, Wilderness offers a wealth of unforgettable safari itineraries to choose from.
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How to plan your safari route
How to plan your safari route
From the waterways of the Okavango to the remote Linyanti and the open plains of Mababe, Botswana offers a range of safari experiences. Combining land and water camps adds contrast, while each region delivers distinct wildlife. Wilderness Air’s light aircraft transfers link these remote areas, making multi-region journeys seamless.
Factors to Consider
A well-planned safari in Botswana balances variety with flow. Begin by thinking about what you most want to see and consider timing to appreciate a range of experiences. Seasonal differences also matter, but our Travel Designers will work with you to reflect your priorities, whether that’s family-friendly activities, exclusivity and seclusion, or ticking off bucket-list wildlife sightings.
Duration
Most itineraries suggest 2 to 3 nights at each camp, for a safari of between 6 and 9 nights. This allows you to pair two regions, like the Okavango and Linyanti, creating a good picture of Botswana’s wilderness. Of course, if time and budget allow, the more time you spend exploring, the deeper you delve into contrasting landscapes and wildlife, while adding on community and cultural experiences.
Regions
Botswana’s magic lies in its diverse regions. Glide through the Okavango Delta’s lagoons and channels for unique water safaris, or head north to the Linyanti, Chobe, and Mababe for classic game drives. Add the stark Kalahari Desert or Makgadikgadi Pans, and your journey takes on an entirely new rhythm.
Budget
Botswana offers safaris for a range of budgets. Even within the Wilderness portfolio you will find camps that balance comfort with authenticity, against the ultra-luxury icons of Mombo, Jao and DumaTau with their expansive suites, wellness offerings and gourmet dining. No matter what kind of traveller you are, you can enjoy Botswana’s wildlife at a level of exclusivity and style that suits you.
Interests
Whether you’re after a predator hotspot for photography (think Qorokwe), a camp like Chitabe Lediba for family adventures with child-friendly rooms, or a romantic escape that includes one of the biggest Star Beds in the country (we recommend Savuti in the Linyanti), you will find a Botswana safari itinerary to match your passions and personal preference.
Duration
Duration
Most itineraries suggest 2 to 3 nights at each camp, for a safari of between 6 and 9 nights. This allows you to pair two regions, like the Okavango and Linyanti, creating a good picture of Botswana’s wilderness. Of course, if time and budget allow, the more time you spend exploring, the deeper you delve into contrasting landscapes and wildlife, while adding on community and cultural experiences.
Regions
Regions
Botswana’s magic lies in its diverse regions. Glide through the Okavango Delta’s lagoons and channels for unique water safaris, or head north to the Linyanti, Chobe, and Mababe for classic game drives. Add the stark Kalahari Desert or Makgadikgadi Pans, and your journey takes on an entirely new rhythm.
Budget
Budget
Botswana offers safaris for a range of budgets. Even within the Wilderness portfolio you will find camps that balance comfort with authenticity, against the ultra-luxury icons of Mombo, Jao and DumaTau with their expansive suites, wellness offerings and gourmet dining. No matter what kind of traveller you are, you can enjoy Botswana’s wildlife at a level of exclusivity and style that suits you.
Interests
Interests
Whether you’re after a predator hotspot for photography (think Qorokwe), a camp like Chitabe Lediba for family adventures with child-friendly rooms, or a romantic escape that includes one of the biggest Star Beds in the country (we recommend Savuti in the Linyanti), you will find a Botswana safari itinerary to match your passions and personal preference.
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Wildlife Focus
Concentrate on Botswana’s known hotspots for unrivalled predator action and game viewing.
Photography
Capture wildlife at dawn, from a hide, or on a reflective waterway in these prime photographic locations.
Family
Stay at child-friendly camps with family-rooms, shorter transfers and kid-focused wildlife activities.
Romantic
Think remote camps on private islands, Star Beds, and secluded decks for intimate safari experiences.
Adventure
Venture out on a mokoro, on foot, or off the beaten track, on an adventurous itinerary for the intrepid explorer.
Conservation
Witness conservation in action at camps supporting research, anti-poaching, and local community projects.
Seasonality in Botswana
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Namibia
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South Africa
See Cape Town, visit the Winelands, or explore Kruger National Park.
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Delta wildlife
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Okavango camps
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Linyanti camps
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Regional combinations and transfers
At Wilderness its possible to link your safari in Botswana with multiple regions across Southern Africa for a truly memorable journey.
Extended itineraries can move beyond Botswana to neighbouring countries. Zimbabwe and Zambia offer the Victoria Falls, authentically wild spaces, and rich cultural encounters. In Namibia, explore the dunes of Sossusvlei or meet the Himba people at Serra Cafema, while South Africa adds beautiful coastal and mountain scenery, award-winning winelands and the vibrant city of Cape Town. Combining these destinations allows a layered safari experience.
Transfers are facilitated through Wilderness’s light aircraft network and national domestic airlines, linking remote camps and big cities efficiently. And our expert Travel Designers will work with you to create itineraries that flow, balancing land and water experiences, remote wilderness and iconic sites, and varying levels of activity.
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Wilderness camps in Botswana
Wilderness Mombo
Experience Wilderness Botswana’s flagship luxury safari camp – Mombo Camp, in arguably Southern Africa’s finest wildlife area.
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Vumbura Plains
Wilderness Vumbura Plains epitomises the ultimate Okavango Delta luxury safari, offering both land and water experiences.
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Chitabe
Discover Wilderness Chitabe and its prolific wildlife, for an out-of-this-world Okavango safari experience.
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Wilderness Qorokwe
Spectacularly positioned, elegant Wilderness Qorokwe blends seamlessly into its vast, wildlife-rich corner of the Delta.
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Chitabe Lediba
Small, intimate Chitabe Lediba promises extraordinary wildlife sightings and quality time with loved ones.
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Little Mombo
Intimate Little Mombo in Botswana’s Okavango Delta beckons. Bring your loved ones for an unforgettable safari.
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Savuti
The Savuti Channel occasionally flows past camp, a river so blatantly ephemeral, that it sums up the transience of time, the temporality of nature. It reminds us that this is the essence of survival
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DumaTau Camp
Home to Africa’s highest density of elephants, supremely chic DumaTau offers exceptional wildlife encounters.
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King's Pool
As regal as the noble elephants and other prolific wildlife, King’s Pool offers unrivalled safaris in the wild Linyanti.
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Mokete
In the supremely wild Mokete Private Wilderness Area, predators meet prey in a beautifully brutal dance of life and death.
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Design your perfect Botswana safari with Wilderness. Our expert Travel Designers will craft personalised itineraries, combining camps, regions, and experiences that suit your interests. They will also ensure seamless transfers and any add-on activities you require to create a journey as unique as the Delta itself.
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