Botswana
Whether you’re looking to float down the waterways of Chobe National Park, take in the lunar-like landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans or quad bike on the sands of the Kalahari Desert, Botswana provides the ultimate outdoor playground.
Our region by region guide is here to guide, but ultimately it is our Africa specialists Matt and Felix who navigate your Botswana trip best.
Undoubtedly one of Africa’s most beautiful rivers, the Chobe supports a diversity and concentration of wildlife unparalled anywhere else in the country. Established in 1968, the park covers approximately 11,700 sq kms, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodland.
Nestled away on the western side of Chobe and separated from Namibia by the Linyanti River, the Linyanti region is one of the most remote game viewing areas in Botswana and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Generally Linyanti is best in the April to November dry season as some roads and camps become inaccessible during the summer rains.
The Makgadikgadi, an area of 12 000 sq km, is made up of a vast and eerie lunar-like landscape. The area is characterised by magnificent salt pans, dotted with islands of palm and baobab trees.
The Moremi was the first reserve in Africa that was established by local residents. Concerned about the rapid depletion of wildlife in their ancestral lands due to uncontrolled hunting and cattle encroachment, the Batawana people of Ngamiland took the bold initiative to proclaim Moremi a game reserve in 1963.
As one of the most sought after wilderness destinations in the world, the Okavango Delta gives entrance to the wild Africa that dreams are made of; the heart-stopping excitement of big game viewing, the supreme tranquility and serenity of an untouched delta.A journey to the Okavango Delta is like no other.
Found to the south of the Chobe National Park, the Savuti region is characterised by dense sections of mopane forest and large open glades that surround the Savuti Marsh. The marsh itself is fed by the Savuti Channel, which feeds down from the Linyanti River.
Botswana’s Tuli Block is tucked away in the east of the country between South Africa and Zimbabwe and, despite being the least-known of Botswana’s safari areas, is an incredibly rewarding destination for keen safari-goers who want to escape the crowds and enjoy something truly different.Tuli is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, with huge rolling hillsides, towering baobab trees and endless dusty red plains which support an abundance of wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah and giraffe.
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