Wilderness Botswana Game Drive Vumbura Family

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Botswana

Heed the call of the wild on an exclusive Botswana safari. Explore astonishing landscapes in the pristine wilderness areas of the Okavango Delta, and game-rich Linyanti and Mababe.


A WILDERNESS HAVEN

Explore a Botswana safari

Astonishing Wildlife & Landscapes.

 

A safari in Botswana will see you journey to one of the world’s most astounding wildlife destinations. Meet Botswana’s warm people and delight in the thrill of exploring vast landscapes. Glide across the magical waters of the Okavango Delta or gather around a campfire telling stories old and new. At night, listen to a chorus of frogs and other performers. An African sky, exploding with stars.

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A truly authentic safari destination

A wilderness safe haven, Botswana has become a modern-day ark for Africa’s threatened species. Conservation is taken seriously here – and we are proud to be leading the way in our efforts to protect these wild areas. Home to a number of the world's most endangered species and the largest elephant population in the world.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Botswana at a glance

Going off the beaten track when on safari comes with questions. When is the best season to view wildlife in Botswana? How cold does it get at night and what languages are spoken? To help you prepare for your holiday, we have put together a few key facts to encourage your adventurous spirit.

Key Facts

Botswana key facts

Unrivalled for its wildlife, Botswana is home to some of Africa’s most luxurious safari camps. Privacy and wilderness are synonymous here. With a population of roughly 2 million, 40% of its land is dedicated to parks and wildlife. The two largest rivers, the Okavango and the Chobe, attract diverse wildlife all year round.

POPULATION SIZE

2.5 Million

CURRENCY

Botswana Pula (BWP)

GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE

581,730 km²

BEST TIME TO GO

All year round

LANGUAGE

Setswana

Habitats

Wildlife

Weather

THINGS TO DO

Botswana experiences

Botswana is unlike any other safari destination in Africa. From the lush Okavango Delta to the dunes of the Kalahari Desert, each place offers a unique experience. Explore beautiful waterways by boat, track wildlife on foot, or take to the sky in a hot air balloon over one of the world's most breathtaking sights, the Okavango Delta.

BOTSWANA JOURNEYS

Ready to take a life-changing Botswana tour?

Our custom-designed journeys across Botswana offer you a taste of the thrilling experiences that await. Filled with intimate encounters, dramatic landscapes and luxury safari lodges in pristine areas. Our industry-leading guides are passionate storytellers who look forward to sharing their love of Botswana’s wild with you.

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Explore regions & camps in Botswana

Situated in central Southern Africa, Botswana lies 950 m above sea level and more than 600 km from the nearest coast. We operate 20 camps in Botswana’s three most remote regions – the Okavango Delta, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Private and luxurious. No comfort has been spared. No detail overlooked.

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Botswana featured stories

Page through a collection of Botswana stories – from award-winning photography to wildlife updates, feature travel stories and more. Travel to Botswana’s iconic wild areas – ready and waiting to welcome you. Coffee hot? Comfortable? Happy reading.
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Let’s plan your next journey

Ready?

When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.