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Botswana is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, and it’s easy to see why. With huge amounts of land dedicated to natural habitat and a history of strict commitment to the environment, Botswana has huge concentrations of wildlife spread out across numerous different eco-systems and landscapes.
The world’s largest inland delta, and a mostly untouched wilderness, this part of Africa is famed for its wildlife and the isolated and authentic experiences on offer in its many private concessions. Large herds of predators, migratory elephants and rich diversity of bird life make a safari in the Delta something to remember. There’s a reason the Delta is commonly listed as one of the best safari experiences in Africa.
Located near the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Chobe is easy to access making it a great add-on for trips to Victoria Falls and more commonly, a sought-after destination in its own right. A huge national park running alongside the Chobe river, Chobe National Park provides large herds of elephant and many other animal species able to be viewed from land or from the river by boat. You can even stay overnight on the houseboats that call this region home and fall asleep to the honking of the hippos.
Sitting roughly between the Masai Mara and the Kenyan coastline, Amboseli is famous for both incredible views of Mt Kilimanjaro and the large herds of elephant that make this area home. Although big cat sightings are slightly less common than in the heart of the Mara it provides bigger herds of larger herbivores, both inside and outside the park boundaries. Its manageable size also enables visitors to ensure that they haven’t missed a corner in search of their favourite animal.
The world’s largest inland delta, and a mostly untouched wilderness, this part of Africa is famed for its wildlife and the isolated and authentic experiences on offer in its many private concessions. Large herds of predators, migratory elephants and rich diversity of bird life make a safari in the Delta something to remember. There’s a reason the Delta is commonly listed as one of the best safari experiences in Africa.
Located near the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, Chobe is easy to access making it a great add-on for trips to Victoria Falls and more commonly, a sought-after destination in its own right. A huge national park running alongside the Chobe river, Chobe National Park provides large herds of elephant and many other animal species able to be viewed from land or from the river by boat. You can even stay overnight on the houseboats that call this region home and fall asleep to the honking of the hippos.
Sitting roughly between the Masai Mara and the Kenyan coastline, Amboseli is famous for both incredible views of Mt Kilimanjaro and the large herds of elephant that make this area home. Although big cat sightings are slightly less common than in the heart of the Mara it provides bigger herds of larger herbivores, both inside and outside the park boundaries. Its manageable size also enables visitors to ensure that they haven’t missed a corner in search of their favourite animal.
Sandwiched between Chobe National Park and the Delta/Moremi, the Savuti is often overlooked as tourists hop between the two locations. This is despite it offering some of the best predator action in Botswana, especially with lion and hyena activity, as well as large elephant herds. From the southern area of the Savuti up to the Linyanti area, this is an area that will amaze.
Why visit one of the wildest regions in the world and don’t get a little wild yourself? Bring some excitement back to the bed by spending some time in a treehouse, a specially designed sleep deck or even with a bedroll around a fire, all under millions of stars. You may not sleep much, but you will be rested when you get up.
The perfect way to explore the meandering channels of the Delta, the classic Mokoro canoe is a peaceful way to see the landscape from a different perspective. Explore the hippo highways, look at small aquatic life and see the impact the water has on this desert locale.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tsodilo Hills are one of the most historically significant rock art sites in the world. Discover the art of ancient people from over 20,000 years ago and take a step back in time as you discover the stories of our ancestors.
At The Explorer Society we firmly believe that there is no right or wrong time to go anywhere.
Instead, we think that each time of the year offers different experiences that better suit different travellers.
After all, high and low season often refers to the amount of travellers present, not whether something is ‘good’ or ‘bad’.
If visiting just the north of the country, in the Chobe or Delta regions, connections are fast and easy. A flight itinerary will take you a minimum of around seven nights. However, if the southern part of the country is included, or land-based travel, then you’ll need more time.
Everyone is different, so please note that these guidelines are general in nature.
Ultimately it will depend on your own expedition’s requirements.
Planning travel should be exciting, but it can be exhausting. There is so much information and so little clarity, you often end up more confused than when you began.
Sometimes it’s simple and easy to figure out. Sometimes it means asking you more questions and diving deep into your motivations.
We’ll walk you through the whole planning and booking process. We want to make sure you are travelling on the trip that best suits you, not anyone else.
We will be there from the first moment you get in touch until after you come back home with countless memories to share.
