A Botswana safari is a bucket list item for many, and it’s easy to see why. When you travel to Botswana, you will discover a landlocked wilderness paradise where the wildlife still outnumbers humans. Botswana’s most famous attraction is the magnificent Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most baffling mysteries. The Delta is the only inland waterway in the world with an ever-changing web of channels that flow one way this year, another the next.  

In this wildlife oasis, the mystery of nature unfolds. Here, the fish eagle reigns supreme, and silver bream and tigerfish offer good sport. There’s also the Moremi National Park, which promises superb game viewing and Chobe National Park, famously home to the world’s largest elephant herds. Then there’s Savuti, a unique part of Chobe, where one can view an unbelievable selection of animals, including 3,000 buffalo at one sitting with a pride of lion 20-strong in pursuit as well as thousands of wildebeest and zebra.  

Why visit Botswana?

• Nearly 40% of the country is protected for wildlife, making game viewing here a delight.  
• The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most beautiful and unspoiled wilderness areas.  
• Chobe National Park is home to some 100,000 elephants.  
• The country is genuinely committed to conservation.  
• In November one can view the zebra migration, second only to Kenya’s wildebeest migration.  
• You can go on safari on the Chobe River in a houseboat.  
• The weather is sunny throughout the year.  

What is the best time of year to visit Botswana?

While you can expect sun all year round in Botswana, it is advised to go visit in the cooler months of June to August. With incredible game viewing a given, almost no rainfall and a low risk of malaria this is definitely the best time of year to visit Botswana. You can expect pleasant afternoons where the temperature will reach around 25 degrees Celsius, but cool mornings and evenings as low as 6 degrees Celsius - so pack your winter clothes!

The good news is that South African's do not require a visa to visit Botswana. A valid passport is however require, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for 6 months after the date of your return from Botswana.

A holiday in Botswana is a dream come true for families, couples, friends, honeymooners or solo travellers. Browse our fantastic safari packages and book your 2023 bush getaway today.