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Botswana is water and desert in one country: the Okavango's channels, Chobe's elephant herds, and the open Kalahari.
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Choose a Botswana safari & experience the magical Okavango Delta, witness big game action in the Chobe & meet San tribesmen in the Makgadikgadi.

From lunar-like desert landscapes and open grasslands to riverine forests and papyrus-lined canals, Botswana vacations deliver the very best in land- and water safari experiences. Furthermore, you can combine luxury and adventure in some of the world's remotest locations, while the magical sights and sounds of Africa leave you with memories you'll cherish forever.
Botswana's Okavango Delta is arguably one of the most sought-after safari destinations on Earth. Travellers come here to experience the world's biggest inland wetland that is completely surrounded by a desert. Tourists also flock to Chobe National Park to witness the highest concentrations of wild elephants anywhere in Africa.
Desert, delta, rivers and baobabs, unusual species like lechwe and sitatunga, sensational birdwatching, an annual zebra migration, exquisite Botswana accommodation… Botswana really does have it all.
The diversity in Botswana's terrain lends itself to an array of unique activities to suit virtually anyone with an interest in the outdoors. Whether it's your first trip to Botswana or your tenth, there is always something exciting and new to experience in one of Africa's friendliest countries.
From gliding through the Okavango Delta's tranquil waterways on a traditional mokoro (think of it as the ‘Venice of Safari’) to socialising with a family of Kalahari meerkats, Botswana vacations offer the kind of experiences found nowhere else in Africa.
Thanks to a mild climate and an abundance of wildlife in heavyweight destinations like the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park, Botswana vacations deliver superb safari experiences any time of the year.
The Big 5 (elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard) tops the list of what to see on a Botswana safari for every first-time visitor. Rare and unusual wildlife like wild dog, brown hyena, lechwe and sitatunga are also very special sightings. But if you want to experience Botswana in all its game-viewing glory, head to Chobe to see colossal elephant herds and Savuti or Moremi for a predator spectacle.

Despite some camps being situated on remote islands in the heart of the Okavango Delta, they still take ‘glamping’ to a new level with facilities like spas, gyms, outdoor bathtubs and private plunge pools. You may even find swimming pool pavilions and in-room, wood burning stoves in the middle of the Kalahari!
Consistently rated as one of the best luxury safari destinations in Africa, Botswana offers a range of exclusive lodges and camps for travellers in search of privacy. Properties situated in private game reserves also deliver superb flexibility for activities while staying in luxury Botswana safari camps & lodges – their guides may drive off the tracks when searching for animals, most offer night game drives, and some even offer guided walking safaris. Botswana's private game reserves protect some of the last great wildlife wildernesses on Earth and contain just a handful of intimate camps – most of which are only accessibly by light aircraft or boat.
From the evergreen labyrinth of the Okavango Delta to the rolling savannah of the mysterious Savuti and the far-flung stretches of the Makgadikgadi salt flats, Botswana vacations deliver the ultimate off-the-map safari adventures.
Holding almost a mythical status, the Okavango Delta is at the heart of Botswana's safari attractions and best explored by boat or mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe that is propelled through shallow waters by skillfully pushing a pole). The Makgadikgadi Pans are the remnants of a superlake that once covered an area bigger than Switzerland. It's a gigantic, near-desolate landscape scattered with fossils and patrolled by curious meerkats and arcane brown hyenas.
Then there are the vast plains of the Kalahari, offering an astounding antidote to the modern world. This is where to go in Botswana to meet the San Bushmen, the first cultures of Southern Africa whose centuries-old adaptation to this harsh environment is legendary.
Thanks to dedicated airports that service the Okavango Delta and Chobe regions, you can enjoy quick and easy air transfers on a Botswana vacation. Many of the private game reserves have airstrips, which makes flying in via light aircraft effortless.
Because of regular flights and accessibility to other blockbuster destinations like South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, it's easy to augment your Botswana vacation. Adding a visit to beautiful Cape Town, the gigantic Victoria Falls, or Namibia's ancient desert landscapes is very straightforward.
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There’s plenty of variation on a Botswana safari: huge wetlands and wide rivers are havens of biodiversity in the country’s northern woodland environments, while the surprisingly rewarding Kalahari is where to go in Botswana for game-covered grasslands and sun-baked salt pans.
Each destination offers something different, with a plethora of things to do in Botswana, but combining these places of interest and activities are simple to arrange. Light aircraft charters serve each destination for the ultimate fly-in safari and you can even enjoy some bird’s eye game viewing on the way.

An emerald-green paradise in the middle of the red Kalahari, the Okavango Delta forms the centrepiece of most Botswana wildlife experiences. One of the world’s most mesmerising natural destinations, its labyrinthine channels, open floodplains and tangled woodlands really do teem with all the animals found in Botswana.
There's no denying that an Okavango Delta safari is a thrilling adventure. It offers a wide range of safari activities including game drives, nature walks, boat rides and canoe safaris. Much of the Okavango Delta is protected by the legendary Moremi Game Reserve; privately managed conservation concessions take care of much of the rest.

Botswana’s heavyweight big game reserve, Chobe National Park, is where to go in Botswana for elephants. The best time to visit is between June and October when enormous herds congregate on the Chobe River. Further south is Chobe’s Savuti region, the ultimate raw, wild and legendary setting for savage interactions between lions and hyenas – in other words, the ideal location for an unforgettable Chobe safari.

A far cry from the popular imagery of a sandy wasteland, the beautiful wooded grasslands and seasonally flooded pans of Botswana’s three Kalahari parks are home to an astonishing variety of animals found in Botswana. Quite different from Botswana’s more famous destinations, a Kalahari safari is ideal for seasoned travellers looking for something unique, and can easily be combined with the Chobe and Okavango Delta.

If it’s an Okavango Delta-type experience you want but with an air of exclusivity, then we highly recommend you travel to the spectacularly private reserves of Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando. Bordering the Caprivi Strip, these wild wetlands have only recently opened up to visitors, offering a peaceful and utterly unforgettable Botswana safari experience. What more could you need from a wildlife adventure than breathtaking lodgings, such as the otherworldly Linyati Bush Camp, and superb game viewing – particularly in the June to October dry season.

Tucked away in eastern Botswana, the Tuli Block is one of Botswana’s least known destinations. Offering a vastly different safari experience from the rest of the country, Tuli Block is set around the Limpopo River. It boasts a topography of dramatic rocky landscapes, huge baobab trees and free roaming elephants – protected by private reserves. Tuli Block offers one of the best things to do in Botswana, a night drive in search of nocturnal residents – among them the elusive leopard, aardvark and caracal.

The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry winter months of May to October when game viewing is at its peak. During these months, animals are concentrated in ever increasing numbers at water sources as the dry season wears on. Many experts regard the cooler months of June to August as the best time of year for a Botswana safari, which has the perfect weather for a game drive, and the risk of malaria is at its lowest.
The question of when to visit Botswana is best answered by thinking about what you want to experience. Botswana wildlife tends to disperse during the rainy January to April summer, but several destinations such as Chobe’s Savuti region and the Kalahari offer excellent summer game viewing, as they lie on the path of migrating animals, particularly zebra.
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In January the rainfall is unpredictable with heavy downpours. Most travel experts will tell you that January is not the most popular time to visit Botswana, but prices will be a lot lower than in peak season. This is a great time to take advantage of any safari specials on offer. It is also an excellent month for birding for both numbers and diversity of species.
If you're planning on travelling to Botswana in February, you will arrive during the wettest month of the year. The heavy rains turn the landscape into a lush, green paradise especially in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. February is the start of breeding season in this reserve for the local antelope population, when you can view newborns taking their first steps. There is also a wide variety of birds in the area during February.
While visiting Botswana in March, you will experience a drop in temperature and steady rainfall. This month of the year is renowned as the best time to visit Botswana for landscape photography, because of the vibrant green terrain brought on the by the heavy summer rainfall.
The April to May Botswana shoulder season is an ideal time to visit. By April the heavy rainfall has almost completely stopped across the country, and the landscape is still verdant. By mid-month the water levels in the Okavango Delta begin to rise. April is the beginning of impala breeding season, when the males start to size one another up for the attention of the females. The nights do start to get cooler in April, which makes for perfect weather sitting outside in the evening with a sundowner and possibly reveling in an armchair safari.

May is the start of the dry winter season. This month offers excellent game viewing, mild, dry weather and the campsites and safari parks are not too busy – as this is before peak season later in the year. Wildlife sightings are at their best in the Savuti region where buffalo and zebra can be found in large numbers while the elephant herds return to the Linyati Chobe River System in May.
June is another great month to visit Botswana. Late June marks the beginning of peak season, while July to October are the busiest times in the parks. It's advisable to book your spot in advance if you're planning to a safari at this very popular time of year. The climate is exquisite in June for outdoor activities and places to visit in Botswana, but the evenings do tend to get cold and certain areas in the Kalahari can drop below freezing after dark. Morning game drives can be chilly, so come prepared with some warm safari gear.
If you're planning to go in July, you will arrive at the start of the peak season and there are plenty of things to do in Botswana. July is the perfect time to visit the famed Okavango Delta as well as the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park – wildlife in these areas can be found in greater numbers than other parts of the country at this time. Game viewing is superb along the water channels of these destinations, as there's plenty to feast on along these waterways for a wide variety of large mammals.

August is a very dry time across the country, although towards the end of the month there is a chance of brief rain showers in the south. This is a very popular month in the game parks as the climate of Botswana is perfect for a safari towards the end of winter. The water levels in the Okavango Delta are high, and game viewing along the waterways is at its best. August marks the start of the catfish run in the northwest panhandle, which is the main water source for the Okavango.
Hundreds of elephants make their way to the Chobe and Linyati Rivers during September, as they rely on this water source for survival and can consume up to 200 litres (53 gallons) of water in one day. The days start to get very warm in September and the thin, dry vegetation makes for great wildlife viewing. The mornings are cooler than the afternoons and are pegged as the best times for spotting predators.
When travelling to Botswana in October you will experience the hottest temperatures on the calendar. Despite the heat, this is still a very popular month for a Botswana safari, especially along the Chobe River which is famous for its thirsty herds of elephants along its banks. By October the country would have not had rain for six months, and the clear skies turn a pale blue.

When planning to visit Botswana in November, it's best to keep in mind that this is the start of the spring season. It's still very hot across the country but soaring rain clouds return, along with a host of migrant bird life. Once the rains do begin, the landscapes are filled with newborn wildlife, frolicking while predators circle. December is the start of the summer season when the grazing land recovers and the greenery is plentiful. Botswana’s three Kalahari parks are arguably at their best in early summer.
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The national currency of Botswana is the Pula – a regionally strong currency – but the US dollar is widely accepted at lodges and hotels throughout the country. Major hotels have foreign exchange desks and most shops, lodges and travel agencies will accept traveller’s cheques. All major credit cards are accepted at hotels, lodges, shops and restaurants. However, some establishments do not accept payment by Diners or American Express.
Full banking services are only available in Botswana's major towns, but ATMs are becoming increasingly more common.
Banking hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday and 8:30am to 11am on Saturday.
Provided the service is good, it is customary to tip lodge staff and guides in either Pula or any hard currency on your Botswana safari. The amount that you tip varies depending on the staff member's role and the size of your group.
In city restaurants and bars, a 10% tip is customary when the service charge is not included.
For in-depth tipping guidelines, enquire with one of our Africa Safari Experts – they’d be happy to share their knowledge with you.

Rainy season: October/November to March/April
Refer to “best time to visit Botswana” for climate charts and details on the best wildlife-viewing times.

When packing for a Botswana safari, practicality is key. In the summer months, daytime temperatures can exceed 40°C, so shorts and t-shirts are best, with a longer shirt for protection against the sun if you burn easily. Choose clothing in neutral colours (try to avoid white) and wear lightweight long-sleeved clothing at night and in the early mornings to protect against mosquitoes.
During the cooler months it is best to layer up as the days are still warm and sunny but the night time temperatures can drop close to freezing point. Be sure to pack a thick fleece or jacket for early morning and evening game drives, which can be very cold.
For flight schedules, fares and booking terms, check directly with the airline or your chosen travel agent.
Gaborone: you can fly to Sir Seretse Khama – Botswana’s main international airport – from Johannesburg but most safari-bound travellers skip it and fly directly to one of the two airports below.
Maun: daily flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town mean easy access to the Okavango Delta‘s gateway airport. You’ll transfer to light charter aircraft for your flight into the Delta.
Kasane: fly to Chobe‘s gateway from Johannesburg, Gaborone or Maun. You’ll transfer by road to lodges in the Chobe River area or smaller aircraft for safaris in Savute or Linyanti. Victoria Falls is less than 100km away by road.
Charter flights on small aircraft are the norm for getting from place to place in Botswana with transfers and game drives conducted in open-sided 4X4 vehicles. Transfers and game viewing by motor boat and mokoro (dug-out canoe) are common in the Okavango Delta.
Every visitor to Botswana must be in possession of a passport that is valid until six months after the initial date of travel; however, no visas are required by citizens of EU countries, most Commonwealth countries, the USA, South Africa, Switzerland, Israel and Norway.
Upon arrival you will receive a 30-day entrance stamp and, for those who plan on travelling onwards to Botswana's neighbouring countries, visas for Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe can be obtained in Gaborone.

A family safari is a transformative way to reconnect, offering children a rare, hands-on education in nature. While Botswana is a magical family destination, it is important to note that many safari camps are unfenced, meaning minimum age requirements (often 6 or 12 years) are strictly enforced for safety. For the best experience, we recommend considering family friendly lodges in Botswana, and booking family-specific suites; this ensures a stress-free environment for both your children and other safari guests.


A model working democracy since its independence in 1966, Botswana is one of Africa’s true success stories. Long associated with the San Bushmen, this France-sized country was settled by Iron Age African farmers – the predecessors of today’s Tswana – but was subsequently colonised by the British. Once something of a colonial backwater, Botswana’s peaceful transition to freedom was led by Sir Seretse Khama – a highly revered figure in the country – and the discovery of enormous diamond fields quickly transformed the country.
Lying landlocked at the dry heart of the Southern African subcontinent, Botswana has used its limited resources wisely, and for thirty years it enjoyed the highest average economic growth rate in the world. The wealth derived from Botswana’s three major industries of cattle, diamonds and tourism has resulted in country-wide infrastructure and – by continental standards – a high standard of living.
With a population of barely over two million, Botswana has a mostly homogenous culture with strong religious beliefs. Most people are Christian and Tswana-speaking (English is widely spoken), though many San Bushmen still follow their traditional way of life in the Kalahari. Most of the population however lives in the more urbanised south-east, especially in the ever-expanding capital city of Gaborone, leaving much of the country completely wild and uninhabited.
Virtually synonymous with the Kalahari Desert, much of Botswana is flat and dry, covered in thorny acacia trees and home to enormous salt pans and rolling grasslands. Rainfall is highest in northern Botswana where vast open woodlands dominate the environment and several globally important wetland habitats – the Okavango Delta, the Linyanti Swamps and the Chobe River – support huge numbers of animals.
With over 17% of its land surface turned over to conservation and a ban on virtually all hunting effective from 2013, Botswana is a haven for wildlife and several of its protected areas – the Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve in particular – rank among Africa’s best game viewing destinations. Botswana’s Kalahari parks are some of the wildest and least developed in the region but offer excellent opportunities for game viewing, especially in early summer when several local zebra migrations occur.
Botswana’s wildlife highlights include Africa’s greatest concentrations of elephant, fantastic bird watching, abundant predators and the continent’s largest population of African wild dog. Botswana’s lions are particularly notorious for their size and their ability to prey on large animals such as hippo, buffalo and even young elephants.
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Book your Botswana safari package with us, the Africa Safari Experts. We'll tailor your vacation to make sure it's shaped around your preferences and interests.
All our Botswana travel advice is based on firsthand experience and regular travel to Botswana's top tour attractions – we know how to get the most out of this destination for your Botswana family holidays, and how to plan to most romantic safari adventure for the two of you. We'll do much more than deliver the best Big 5 thrills in the unforgettable Okavango Delta, game-rich Chobe National Park and far-flung Kalahari: We'll deliver a Botswana safari tour that features clever combinations and seamless logistics to make the most of your holiday time and budget. Want to add on a visit to the Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park or Cape Town, South Africa?
Talk to an Africa Safari Expert today and make the most of your Botswana safari tour package.
Browse our selection of Botswana safari tours below, or get in touch with one of our Africa Safari Experts to help tailor-make the best itinerary for you:
Combine three of Botswana's top wildlife destinations. Excellent game viewing & birding.
Discover Khwai & Linyanti. Classic 4x4 game drives.
Game drives and guided bush walks – superb wildlife viewing. Stay at exquisite African lodges in breath-taking locations.
Combine two of Botswana's premier safari destinations. Enjoy sensational game viewing .
Enjoy premier wildlife destinations. Stay in excellent, ideally located safari lodges.
Air transfers between camps. Spacious family suites throughout.
Stay at three of the best eco-friendly luxury safari camps in Botswana. Flying to each destination gives you more time on safari.
Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
Experience an authentic safari, orientated towards families. Go on motor-boat excursions in Moremi.
Stay at superb accommodation throughout. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls.
Stay at three exclusive & luxurious lodges. Perfect as a honeymoon or romantic getaway.
Combine three of Botswana's top wildlife destinations. Excellent game viewing & birding.
Combine three of Botswana's top wildlife destinations. Excellent game viewing & birding.
Discover Khwai & Linyanti. Classic 4x4 game drives.
Discover Khwai & Linyanti. Classic 4x4 game drives.
Game drives and guided bush walks – superb wildlife viewing. Stay at exquisite African lodges in breath-taking locations.
Game drives and guided bush walks – superb wildlife viewing. Stay at exquisite African lodges in breath-taking locations.
Combine two of Botswana's premier safari destinations. Enjoy sensational game viewing .
Combine two of Botswana's premier safari destinations. Enjoy sensational game viewing .
Enjoy premier wildlife destinations. Stay in excellent, ideally located safari lodges.
Enjoy premier wildlife destinations. Stay in excellent, ideally located safari lodges.
Air transfers between camps. Spacious family suites throughout.
Air transfers between camps. Spacious family suites throughout.
Stay at three of the best eco-friendly luxury safari camps in Botswana. Flying to each destination gives you more time on safari.
Stay at three of the best eco-friendly luxury safari camps in Botswana. Flying to each destination gives you more time on safari.
Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
Combine Victoria Falls and the Chobe River. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.
Experience an authentic safari, orientated towards families. Go on motor-boat excursions in Moremi.
Experience an authentic safari, orientated towards families. Go on motor-boat excursions in Moremi.
Stay at superb accommodation throughout. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls.
Stay at superb accommodation throughout. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls.
Stay at three exclusive & luxurious lodges. Perfect as a honeymoon or romantic getaway.
Stay at three exclusive & luxurious lodges. Perfect as a honeymoon or romantic getaway.
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
From KSh275,910 pps
Chobe River's Zambezi Queen Cruise
3 daysTime on the water by boat or canoe.
Botswana | Chobe National Park
From KSh433,666 to KSh730,999 pps
Adventurer Family Botswana's Delta
4 daysTime on foot with a guide. Time on the water by boat or canoe.
Botswana | Okavango Delta
From KSh523,904 pps
Train Journey to Vic Falls
4 daysMorning and afternoon game drives.
Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe
From KSh1,030,930 to KSh1,308,787 pps
Kalahari Botswana's San Camp
4 daysMorning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Botswana | Kalahari
From KSh1,056,898 to KSh1,854,115 pps
Romantic Botswana's Delta, Chief's Island
4 daysMorning and afternoon game drives.
Botswana | Okavango Delta
From KSh1,073,777 to KSh1,865,801 pps
Kalahari Botswana's Jack's Camp
4 daysMorning and afternoon game drives.
Botswana | Kalahari
From KSh523,904 pps
Train Journey to Vic Falls
4 daysMorning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe
From KSh451,843 to KSh647,902 pps
Romantic Falls, Zambezi & Chobe
5 daysTime on the water by boat or canoe.
Botswana | Chobe National Park | Chobe River | Victoria Falls | Zambia
The iconic destinations of the Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta are where you’ll find the best accommodation in Botswana. Set in prime game viewing areas and ranging from luxury safari lodges to rugged bush camps and romantic tented suites, Botswana accommodation is professionally run and places a firm emphasis on delivering a matchless safari experience. The standards of dining, guiding and service are very high and several lodges in Botswana are among the most luxurious in Southern Africa.
Our selection of top Botswana lodges includes popular land-based safari lodges in Chobe and Moremi as well as water-based lodges in the Okavango Delta and remote camps in the Kalahari. Browse our list of recommendations or simply contact us for advice on choosing the most suitable accommodation for your Botswana safari.
Browse our selection of Botswana safari accommodation below, or get in touch with one of our Africa Safari Experts to help tailor-make the best itinerary for you:
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40 stays. The rate is per person sharing.
From KSh1,472,386 to KSh2,748,713 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaGame drives | Guided walking safaris | Helicopter flights | Mokoro trails | Boat excursions | Fishing
From KSh1,103,640 pps
Savuti, BotswanaBush dining | Bird watching | Spa treatments
From KSh1,068,583 to KSh5,175,422 pps
Makgadikgadi, BotswanaNight drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Cultural visits | Historical tours
From KSh803,710 to KSh1,738,558 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaGame drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Bird watching | Scenic flights | Mokoro trails
From KSh990,679 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaNight drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Cultural visits | Bird watching
From KSh1,068,583 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaGame drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Cultural visits | Historical tours | Bush dining
From KSh1,017,946 to KSh1,556,782 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaGame drives | Guided walking safaris | Bird watching | Mokoro trails | Boat excursions | Fishing
From KSh1,136,100 to KSh2,748,713 pps
Okavango Delta, BotswanaBush dining | Full-day safaris | Game drives | Helicopter flights | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides
From KSh451,843 to KSh2,748,713 pps
Chobe National Park, BotswanaNight drives | Game drives | Guided walking safaris | Bird watching | Helicopter flights | Mokoro trails
From KSh642,708 to KSh1,738,558 pps
Chobe National Park, BotswanaGame drives | Guided walking safaris | Specialist guides | Bird watching | Scenic flights | Mokoro trails
From KSh1,397,078 pps
Chobe National Park, BotswanaNight drives | Game drives | Specialist guides | Star gazing | Bird watching | Boat excursions
From KSh5,175,422 pps
Kalahari, BotswanaCultural visits | Historical tours | Bird watching | Picnics | Quad-biking | Horse riding
Botswana is vast and varied, a true kaleidoscope of ecosystems, landscapes, and wildlife. And like any safari destination, has its more and less popular months to visit, which has an impact on cost. The general cost of a safari in Botswana will vary based on when you go, and also where you go; its remote locales are a little less accessible, often pushing up travel costs.
Most consider the dry, cooler months from May to October the best time to visit Botswana, when game viewing is at its peak while wildlife congregate around water sources. That being said, some of its safari destinations lie on migratory lines, making them good for summer safaris in what would be considered ‘low season', which is typically less expensive. These summer months are also when birdlife is abundant amidst the lush greenery.
While we've touched on a few elements here, we've broken down Botswana safari costs and factors that impact them below:
Safaris come in various forms, from privately guided adventures to fly-ins in some of the best places to visit in Botswana. Not only is cost reliant on the style of safari you choose, but the activities you hope to enjoy along the way. Fortunately, most camps and lodges have inclusive activities such as game drives, nature walks, cultural interactions, boat safaris, and even mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions. However, it is worth noting that certain activities are only available at an extra cost – think hot air balloon safaris, horseback activities, quad bike rides, and even desert sleepouts – it all depends on the accommodation and what they offer.
A Botswana safari typically costs between $1,650 and $3,520 per person per night based on double occupancy, depending on the season and level of luxury. Mid-range options start around $1,650, while 5-star experiences can exceed $3,520 in high season. Costs vary with your safari style - classic lodge or fly-in - and are influenced by location, time of year, and included activities.
| Mid-range | Luxury | 5-star Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| KSh214,205 pps* | KSh314,165 pps* | KSh271,325 pps* | KSh342,725 pps* | KSh357,005 pps* | KSh649,100 pps* |
* Please note: all the costs are guidelines only and an average for per person, per night, sharing a room in High and Low Season. They exclude international flights, visas and optional activities. Note that conservation fees, levies and permits are all subject to change. Peak or High Season generally runs over Christmas and New Year, and from about July to October.
There's no doubt that Botswana accommodation is amongst some of Africa's finest. They are typically renowned for their comfort, luxury, and exclusivity, especially in the more remote regions. It's no surprise that associated costs vary based on several factors including location, level of service, size of the camp or lodge, and whether private vehicles are available. Whether it's a more traditional, classic colonial-style camp that takes you back in time, a more modest yet luxe lodge, or perhaps the crème de la crème of safari offerings, there is something for every traveller.
| 4-star Comfort | 4-star Luxury | 5-star Luxury | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | Low | High | Low | High |
| KSh114,240 pps* | KSh185,645 pps* | KSh214,205 pps* | KSh285,605 pps* | KSh285,605 pps* | KSh357,005 pps* |
* Please note: all the costs are guidelines only and an average for per person, per night, sharing a room in High and Low Season. They exclude international flights, visas and optional activities. Note that conservation fees, levies and permits are all subject to change. Peak or High Season generally runs over Christmas and New Year, and from about July to October.
As mentioned briefly above, high (or peak) season goes hand-in-hand with higher pricing as it's the most popular time to visit Botswana. While this stretches from May to October, many consider June to April the prime time to explore as the weather cools slightly and the risk of malaria is reduced.
That's not to say that low season, otherwise known as green season, safaris are not worth embarking on, quite the opposite in fact, especially for aviary enthusiasts and those looking to take exquisite photos with lush backdrops. While the longer grasses and more dense shrubbery can make spotting wildlife a little more challenging, there are plenty of sensational sightings to enjoy. Botswana tours and safaris can be found year-round so it's very much dependent on the traveller, their safari ambitions, and available budget.
It's important to note that ‘all-inclusive' may not be as comprehensive as you first expect. In Africa, and on safaris, that can mean a range of things and it's always worth clarifying what is not included. One of the first things to do is consult our blog on visa free African countries for US citizens as that may tick off one of the boxes regarding associated costs already. What possible additional costs could you come across? Have a look at our list below:
Should you wish to plan your next great adventure with the help and guidance of one of our Africa Safari Experts, they will be able to advise you on all of the above and ensure each of your transfers is organised ahead of time and occurs as seamlessly as possible – just remember, in travelling, anything can happen and sometimes delays are unavoidable.

Seasons
A Seasonal Guide to Planning Your Botswana Safari is a planning note from Safari Continents Travel. It sits beside the destination guides for Botswana. Published trip prices are a guide. You receive a quote before anything is paid.

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