BOTSWANA
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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.
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.
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
Wetlands & rivers
Okavango Delta and Linyanti region. A water oasis.
Dry woodlands
Okavango Delta and Linyanti region.
Savannah
Kalahari Desert. Golden dunes, shrubs and acacias.
Elephant
Botswana is home to the largest population on the continent. About 130,000.
African wild dog
One of the most successful mammalian predators in the world. And the most endangered.
Leopard
Stealthy, solitary, and shy, a leopard sighting is a highlight on any Botswana safari.
Pel's fishing owl
Best found in the dense riverine forests of the permanent water areas of the Delta and Linyanti.
Botswana weather
There is no bad time to go on safari in Botswana. Its climatic pattern is typical of Southern Africa. Humidity won’t trouble you in Botswana, but temperatures vary from day to night. Winter is a dry period that starts off cool and gets quite hot towards the end of the season. June to August are colder months. Summer is wet and hot, with rainfall in January and February.
DRY SEASON
May to October
SUMMER SEASON
November to April
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.
Botswana Featured Itineraries
This tour will take you to Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the salt pans.
