Why choose Botswana for a luxury safari?

Botswana’s wilderness areas are remote and pristine. Paired with our low guest numbers at each camp, safaris here promise intimate encounters with iconic wildlife in some of Africa’s most important ecosystems. Add to this the fascinating contrasts between the Okavango Delta, the Linyanti Region, and the Mababe area, and it’s clear that Botswana is ideal for unforgettable travel experiences.

What amenities can I expect at a luxury camp in Botswana?

Our Botswana camps offer varying amenities, but you can always expect to find thoughtfully designed spaces that balance comfort with a deep sense of place. Amenities include spacious tented suites with indoor and outdoor showers, private decks with panoramic views, and bespoke furnishings inspired by the surrounding landscape. You can also expect plunge pools, wellness treatments, and private dining at select camps. Wilderness DumaTau has its own dedicated wellness space, Osprey Retreat, with a tranquil view over Osprey Lagoon, where you can choose from a range of massages and beauty treatments, or make use of the fully-equipped gym. The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo is another dedicated wellness space that complements the grounding experience of your Mombo safari, with its own fully equipped gym, lap pool, saunas, cold-immersion facilities, and treatment rooms. The Sanctuary offers a range of facials, massages and healing therapies inspired by African traditions, brought to you by two leading wellness brands: TheraNaka and Esse.

What unique experiences are available on a luxury Botswana safari?

Beyond the classic Botswana experiences like mokoro, boating, and game drives, there are exclusive experiences like sleeping in our Star Beds, helicopter excursions, and private dining. Some of our Botswana camps also offer seasonal walking safaris and night drives for a different perspective on the wild. Private barge and boating trips in the Okavango and Linyanti regions are particularly memorable.

How far in advance should I book a luxury safari in Botswana?

For peak season (roughly May to August across Botswana), we recommend booking at least a year in advance. Botswana seasonality.

Can luxury camps accommodate special dietary requirements?

All of our camps will happily accommodate any dietary requirements you may have. Simply advise your agent or one of our staff ahead of your trip and everything will be taken care of. We will also reach out to you once your trip is booked to ensure your needs will be catered for.

Can luxury camps accommodate sleep apnoea devices?

Most of our camps will have a 2-pin or 3-pin input available to plug in your devices. However, it’s best to speak to our staff in advance to let us know what kind of connecter your device requires. We will then communicate with the camp to ensure that we can accommodate your request.

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Luxury safaris in Botswana

As a leading luxury safari operator in Botswana, Wilderness offers upscale 5 Star-plus accommodation. Game drives deliver prolific wildlife sightings in private & pristine wildlife areas.

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Our Camps

Our most diverse collection and number of Wilderness camps, for exceptional and varied circuits, experiences and price points.

Exclusivity

Botswana's high-value, low-volume tourism strategy, and low population, equal unsurpassed privacy and exclusivity for guests on safari.

Sustainability

Our Botswana camps are proudly solar powered, creating a small footprint while basking in the luxury elements Nature provides.

Diversity

The Delta has a diverse array of habitats, all in close proximity, and numerous opportunities to experience them by air, land and water.

Wellness

Wellness retreats and safaris with Wilderness offer opportunities for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Why a Wilderness safari?

Our safaris in Botswana provide space, privacy and access to pristine ecosystems like the Okavango Delta, as well as our private wilderness areas in the Linyanti and Mababe regions. From the moment you arrive, you’ll find thoughtful comfort balanced with authentic connection to place. We curate meaningful experiences with nature and wildlife that help conserve Botswana’s wilderness.

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Elevated walkways at Wilderness Chitabe allow wildlife to wonder undisturbed

What makes Botswana ideal for luxury safaris

People come from all over the world to see the untouched land and wildlife of Botswana’s wilderness. But it’s the country’s very tourism model that makes it ideal for premium safari experiences.

Botswana follows a high-value, low-volume approach, limiting visitor numbers to protect its ecosystems; a model we have pursued for over four decades. This means fewer vehicles, more space, and a sense of exclusivity. Vast areas are protected for wildlife, creating safe havens for threatened species and enabling high-end Botswana wildlife experiences in pristine habitats.

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It’s this combination of world-class wilderness and a conservation-focused tourism model that sets Botswana apart, making it one of the most coveted safari destinations in Africa.

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Wilderness' approach to luxury

Our definition of luxury is far-reaching, and goes beyond the spectacular wildlife experiences and our beautiful camps. It’s our vast, private wilderness areas where few others go, paired with low guest numbers that make each experience so personal. It’s world-class service that starts the moment you enquire, with seamless travel and 24/7 support. It’s wildlife encounters led by expert local guides; mindfully crafted, locally-sourced cuisine; and architecture that immerses you in the landscape without disturbing it.

Most of all, it’s the knowledge that your journey makes an impact – supporting communities, conserving land, and protecting wildlife. All of these factors come together to create our unforgettable journeys, in an authentic way that connects with you with the spirit of each destination.

Our exclusive experiences

Private game drives, star gazing, flying over the Delta; we bring the breathtaking Botswana wilderness to life with a variety of VIP safari experiences.

Safari activities in Botswana

Private guides & vehicles

Helicopter excursions

Star Beds & sleep-outs

Private dining

Wine tasting

Wilderness Guide in vehicle World Ranger Day

Private guides & vehicles

Enjoy wildlife viewing for just you and your party with a private guide and vehicle on request. With no other guests joining you, you are free to track the animal that piques your interest, rework your schedule as needed, and curate your entire experience – with a dedicated guide by your side. They will be with you throughout the journey; country to country, camp to camp.

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A couple enjoying a helicopter safari in Botswana

Helicopter excursions

Available on request for an additional fee, our helicopter excursions offer a thrilling perspective on the wild. Soar above vast landscapes, track wildlife from the air, and witness the scale and beauty of the terrain.

Helicopter Safari

Star Beds & sleep-outs

In selected camps (not just in Botswana, but Namibia and Zimbabwe, too) sleep under remarkable starlit skies in safety, peace and quiet. While some Star Beds are rolled out onto your deck each night, others are placed on rooftops, or on raised decks above popular watering holes for wildlife viewing and star gazing.

Amazing Places to Sleep Under the African Stars

Private dining

We are always willing to accommodate private dining on request, either at your tented suite, out in the wilderness or on one of our boats or barges. Some of our camps, like Wilderness Jao, also offer an in-room butler service, so all meals throughout your stay can be enjoyed in privacy.

Private dining

Wine tasting

At Wilderness Mombo, guests can indulge in a wine-tasting experience at our walk-in wine cellar, led by certified Sommelier Alfred Muswaka, who has worked in internationally recognised hospitality establishments in both Cape Town and Madagascar. Alfred’s selections focus on leading African wines and boutique Fair Trade, sustainable producers.

Meet Alfred at Mombo

Private guides & vehicles

Enjoy wildlife viewing for just you and your party with a private guide and vehicle on request. With no other guests joining you, you are free to track the animal that piques your interest, rework your schedule as needed, and curate your entire experience – with a dedicated guide by your side. They will be with you throughout the journey; country to country, camp to camp.

Private Safari

Helicopter excursions

Available on request for an additional fee, our helicopter excursions offer a thrilling perspective on the wild. Soar above vast landscapes, track wildlife from the air, and witness the scale and beauty of the terrain.

Helicopter Safari

Star Beds & sleep-outs

In selected camps (not just in Botswana, but Namibia and Zimbabwe, too) sleep under remarkable starlit skies in safety, peace and quiet. While some Star Beds are rolled out onto your deck each night, others are placed on rooftops, or on raised decks above popular watering holes for wildlife viewing and star gazing.

Amazing Places to Sleep Under the African Stars

Private dining

We are always willing to accommodate private dining on request, either at your tented suite, out in the wilderness or on one of our boats or barges. Some of our camps, like Wilderness Jao, also offer an in-room butler service, so all meals throughout your stay can be enjoyed in privacy.

Private dining

Wine tasting

At Wilderness Mombo, guests can indulge in a wine-tasting experience at our walk-in wine cellar, led by certified Sommelier Alfred Muswaka, who has worked in internationally recognised hospitality establishments in both Cape Town and Madagascar. Alfred’s selections focus on leading African wines and boutique Fair Trade, sustainable producers.

Meet Alfred at Mombo

Personalised service

Just as we take care of all your travel arrangements, we cater to your every need once you arrive in-camp. A dedicated guide will lead all of your game drives; on private vehicles, you, and your party, can suggest which animals to look out for, or where to stop for a sundowner.

Our camp staff are also more than happy to attend to specific requests, and each meal is customised to your dietary requirements. Reach out for anything you may want or need and we’ll do our best to deliver.

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In the supremely wild Mokete Private Wilderness Area, predators meet prey in a beautifully brutal dance of life and death.

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Conservation as luxury

By choosing Wilderness, you’re supporting Botswana’s world-leading conservation tourism model, contributing directly to the protection of iconic ecosystems like the Okavango Delta.

Your stay also supports Wilderness’s broader impact initiatives, from environmental educational programmes like Children in the Wilderness to anti-poaching efforts and rewilding projects. This is what we call luxury with legacy.

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Freaquently asked questions

Luxury safari tips from our experts

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Comparison with other luxury safari destinations

We were among the very first to pioneer the conservation tourism model right here in Botswana over 40 years ago. While others have since entered the space, we’ve been doing it the longest — leasing and protecting vast, remote landscapes, and utilising them responsibly.

Our low-impact, high-value safari model ensures that every guest stay contributes directly to wildlife conservation and community empowerment. Through our GEMS framework — Governance, Environment, Management, and Sustainability — we’ve built a measurable, integrated approach that sets the benchmark for meaningful, responsible travel.