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BOTSWANA

TAILOR-MADE BOTSWANA SAFARIS

WHY TRAVEL TO BOTSWANA WITH WAVE HOLIDAYS?

Seasonal floodplains, dry woodland and desert pans make Botswana a safari of striking contrasts.


The Okavango Delta changes with the annual flood, creating channels, islands and grasslands where wildlife moves with the water. Moremi, Chobe and the Kalahari each add a different habitat, so route planning matters as much as the choice of camp.

A well-paced Botswana safari balances game drives with mokoro excursions, boat journeys and quieter time in camp. We shape the route around season, wildlife priorities and flight logistics, avoiding unnecessary transfers between similar areas.

Example Botswana Safaris

Starting points only. The route, hotels and pace can all change around how you prefer to travel.

8 NIGHTS Okavango Delta & Moremi: Water and Wildlife EXPLORE TRIP 10 NIGHTS Botswana & Victoria Falls: Safari and River EXPLORE TRIP 7 NIGHTS Chobe & Linyanti: Elephants and Wild Country EXPLORE TRIP 9 NIGHTS Makgadikgadi & Kalahari: Pans and Desert EXPLORE TRIP 11 NIGHTS Botswana Family Safari: Delta to Chobe EXPLORE TRIP
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PLAN YOUR BOTSWANA SAFARI

Tell us how you want to experience Botswana, and we’ll shape the camps, wildlife areas and activities around you.

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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN BOTSWANA

Botswana rewards travellers who combine contrasting ecosystems rather than rushing between camps.

OKAVANGO DELTA AND MOREMI

The Okavango Delta is a mosaic of permanent channels, seasonal floodplains and wooded islands. Activities vary by water level and location, with game drives, boats and mokoro excursions offering different perspectives.

Moremi Game Reserve and neighbouring private concessions connect wetland and dry habitats. Combining two carefully chosen camps can broaden wildlife viewing without repeating the same experience.










CHOBE AND THE KALAHARI

Chobe is known for its riverfront habitat and large elephant populations, with boat journeys complementing game drives. It also works naturally with Victoria Falls when border and flight arrangements are planned carefully.

The Makgadikgadi Pans and Central Kalahari bring open horizons, desert-adapted wildlife and a very different seasonal rhythm. They are strongest when the route and activities match the time of year.











THE BEST OF BOTSWANA

a group of zebras walking down a road

OKAVANGO DELTA

Waterways, floodplains and varied safari activities.

The Delta combines channels, islands and grassland within one of Africa’s most distinctive inland wetland systems.

Choose camps by habitat and activity mix, then allow enough nights for weather and wildlife movement to shape each day.

 

Two elephants stand near a tree by a river.

CHOBE

River safaris and productive wildlife viewing.

Chobe’s riverfront supports dense wildlife viewing, especially as animals gather near water in the drier months.

Combine boat and vehicle activities, and consider the quieter reaches beyond the busiest riverfront areas

A herd of wildebeest stand in a dry grassy plain.

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

Salt pans, desert landscapes and seasonal wildlife.

Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari reveal Botswana beyond the wetlands, from open salt pans to grassland and thorn scrub.

The experience changes sharply by season, so timing should follow the landscapes, wildlife and activities you most want to see.

 

FAQs

The dry season generally brings easier wildlife viewing around permanent water, while the green season brings dramatic skies, newborn animals and different birdlife. The best timing depends on the regions and activities you value most.
Eight to twelve nights works well for two or three contrasting safari areas. Add time when combining the Delta, Chobe and the desert regions.
The Okavango Delta and Moremi create a strong first safari, with Chobe adding river-based wildlife viewing. Makgadikgadi or the Kalahari adds a valuable desert contrast when time allows.
Activities depend on the camp and water levels, but can include game drives, guided walks, motorboat trips and mokoro excursions. We choose camps around the experiences that matter most to you.
Many camps are connected by light-aircraft transfers, followed by short vehicle or boat journeys. Luggage limits and schedules should be planned before international flights are booked.
Yes. Chobe connects naturally with Victoria Falls by road and border transfer, while Delta combinations usually involve light aircraft and regional flights. The route should leave enough time for both safari and the falls.