Why you should holiday in Botswana

Our tours to Botswana offer highly authentic experiences.

You should choose Botswana because you will find some of Africa’s most unspoilt and least visited national parks there, not to mention almost all of Africa’s famous animal species.

Botswana offers unspoilt nature and exceptional safari areas. Close to 20% of the country is covered by national parks and wildlife reserves, giving you a great opportunity to experience the diverse wildlife.

The Botswanan government has gone to great lengths to conserve the country’s nature by limiting the number of visitors to the country. Botswana is therefore also considered to be one of the more exclusive safari destinations.

Safari in the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta, which covers an area of 14,000 km2, is one of the largest wetlands in the world. The area is located in the middle of the otherwise dry Kalahari Desert, but it is flooded every year by water flowing all the way from the mountains of Angola to the Okavango River, and around six months later, in the dry season, the water runs out into nothing in Botswana, creating what we know as the Okavango Delta.

The UNESCO-listed delta is a unique safari destination. Not only is it one of the best places to see elephants in Africa, but the delta is also home to more than 500 different bird species, the classic safari animals such as giraffes, hippos and zebras, as well as several of the world’s most endangered animal species, including white and black rhinos, cheetahs and African wild dogs.

Safari in Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is located east of the lush Okavango Delta. The national park is named after the majestic Chobe River, which gives life to the northern part of the Kalahari Desert, which forms a large part of Botswana.

Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s best safari parks. Due to government measures to limit the number of visitors, you’ll enjoy a private safari experience in the park – even if you travel there in peak season.

The national park is home to the largest number of elephants in Africa, with up to 50,000 estimated to live in the park. In addition to elephants, you may meet large herds of buffaloes, zebras, jackals, hyenas, lions, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos and leopards. Chobe is also home to abundant bird life, with more than 450 different bird species, including the lilac-breasted roller, Botswana’s beautiful national bird.

Chobe offers traditional safaris on land and river safaris on the Chobe River.

Combination options

We offer a wealth of combination options that will allow you to enjoy even more experiences on your tour to Botswana.

Victoria Falls in Zambia

Combine Botswana with a tour to Zambia and see the spectacular waterfall, Victoria Falls.

The waterfall is approximately 1.7 kilometres wide and consists of a total of seven waterfalls which send 500 million litres of water down into the 100-metre or so deep ravine – every single minute! It is an overwhelming experience to get right up close to the waterfall, on a walk on Knife Edge Bridge, for example.

If you wish to experience the waterfall from a different angle, you can purchase a helicopter tour that gives you a unique perspective of the sheer scale of the waterfall. Read more about your optional extras on the tours.

South Africa

Combine your tour to Botswana with South Africa, which offers safaris, self-drive and city breaks.

In Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest national park, you will find a high concentration of animals, such as the Big Five animals, giraffes, zebras, gazelles and all the other amazing safari animals.

On the south coast of South Africa, you can experience a little of South Africa on your own on a self-drive holiday on the Garden Route. The stretch offers diverse scenery with great contrasts between the nature on the coast and inland.

And discover Cape Town, one of the world’s most interesting cities. It is a modern city filled with exciting streets where you will find small shops, markets, museums and cosy cafés.

Mauritius

Round off your tour with a beach holiday in Mauritius – the stunning island state in the Indian Ocean.

Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean and offers relaxation by the bucket load by the pool or on the beautiful sandy beaches. You can also participate in various types of water sports or explore the island and get right up close to its lush nature.

Do you have questions about Botswana?

Botswana is a fantastic safari destination, and you are guaranteed to return home many unforgettable experiences the richer.

If you have any questions about Botswana, the combination options or our other destinations, please feel free to contact our travel specialists, who are on hand to help you find the right tour for you.

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