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Botswana Safaris

from the delta to the desert.

Where Africa's life-giving waters converge

Going on safari in Botswana is an extraordinary and immersive experience, offering an opportunity to witness some of Africa’s most diverse and pristine wildlife in their natural habitats. Botswana is renowned for its commitment to conservation and sustainable tourism, making it a popular destination for safari enthusiasts. From the maze of water channels, lagoons and islands of the Okavango Delta to the droves of Elephant in the Chobe National Park, to the Lion of Moremi and Linyanti and the pale dust covered Kalahari. Botswana will captivate your imagination and fulfill all your senses.

Okavango Delta

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Embarking on an Okavango Delta safari offers an immersive experience as you explore the world’s largest inland delta, teeming with an abundance of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The diverse and thriving ecosystem of the delta, provide unparalleled opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Embark on a traditional mokoro boat, for a serene and intimate way to navigate the winding water channels with your seasoned guide. The Okavango Delta’s remote and pristine wilderness allows for an exclusive and uncrowded safari experience – truly disconnected from the outside world.

Brilliant guides, well-organized and perfectly-positioned camps, and the chance to witness the annual flood, turning the delta into a lush oasis, make an Okavango Delta safari an unforgettable adventure, combining luxury with the untamed beauty of the African wilderness.


The Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in Botswana is a pristine wilderness teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Nestled between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, this 1,250-square-kilometer reserve boasts a mosaic of habitats, including floodplains, woodlands, and marshes, providing a haven for a plethora of wildlife.

Visitors to Linyanti are treated to unforgettable safari experiences, with opportunities to encounter iconic species such as elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo. Birdwatchers are also in for a treat, as the reserve is a hotspot for avian diversity, with over 400 bird species recorded.

In addition to game drives, guided walks, and boat safaris, Linyanti offers exclusive luxury lodges and camps, ensuring a truly immersive and unforgettable safari adventure in the heart of the African wilderness.

LINYANTI WILDLIFE RESERVE

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While the Delta and Chobe regions are Botswana’s most famous drawcards, there are other wildlife experiences available in the deserts and saltpans further south.  When the rains come, the great Kalahari Plains spring to life, with fresh green grasses attracting large concentrations of animals.

The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, located in Botswana, are one of the largest salt flats in the world, covering thousands of square kilometers. These expansive pans transform dramatically during the wet season, attracting the second largest mass migration of zebra and is also the most important breeding site in southern Africa for Greater and Lesser Flamingos.

The Kalahari plains and salt pans provide a surreal, otherworldly landscape for visitors to explore. It is a distinctive safari experience, characterized by its remote landscapes, ancient dunes, and the remarkable adaptation of flora and fauna to this arid environment.

Kalahari Desert

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Best Botswana
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Where you choose to stay can make or break your safari experience. At Safari & Company, we know the veritable selection of Botswana safari lodges and camps intimately, allowing us to  orchestrate a safari with the perfect accommodation to fit your travel wants and needs.

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Botswana Safaris

ULTIMATE BOTSWANA SAFARI

10 days and 9 nights exploring the wilds of northern Bostwana.

The Okavango Delta

Days 1 – 4

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.

3 Nights at Karangoma

On arrival at the Vumbura airstrip, you are met by helicopter pilot, for the 10 minute heli flight to Karangoma. You are met by your guide upon landing for game drive transfer to the camp. You are now on safari, and the drive to the lodge will give you first glimpses of wildlife. You never know what you might see!  Enjoy three days of exciting safari activities from Karangoma, on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, and if water levels permit boating and mokoro rides.

OKAVANGO PANHANDLE

Days 4 – 7

Situated in the northwestern area of the Okavango Delta, the Panhandle is a stretch of the Okavango River that follows a more-or-less straight course for approximately 70 kilometres before entering the wetlands. This deep channel serves as the main water source feeding the delta and offers excellent tiger and bream fishing, while the surrounding woodlands and the river’s shallow waters teem with a myriad of birds. The Okavango Panhandle is dotted with several villages and serves as a gateway to the scenic Tsodilo Hills, some 40 kilometres west, with their various tribal cave paintings, some dating back as far as 20 000 years. Visitors can enjoy excellent fishing, first-class birding, boating on the Okavango River and game viewing in the Mahangu National Park.

3 Nights at Kala Camp

Enjoy three days of safari activities from Kala, including walking safari, boating and mekoros. If water levels permit, you can also do game drives. The experience from Kala, is very much about exploring Okavango on foot and from the water. Wildlife that can be seen includes elephants, hippo, lechwe. Once the waters start to drop, large herds of buffalo arrive which are followed by lions.

MABABE

Days 7 – 10

Mababe is a small rural settlement located in the eastern part of Botswana’s North-West District, set on the vast, wild plains of the Mababe Lower Depression. Jaw-dropping vistas of yellow bushveld, sparkling rivers, and bright green forests attract nature photographers and plant enthusiasts, as well as hikers. However, it is the area’s wildlife that is its major drawcard: visitors can look forward to seeing large herds of buffalo, a good number of lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and cheetahs. A range of guided walks, game drives, and other activities are on offer.

3 Nights at Wilderness Mokete

This is big game country, with huge herds of buffalo living out on the plains in front of the camp. Several large lion prides prey on the buffalo. On the edge of the seasonal swamp,  hundreds of elephants come to drink. Game drives are the main activity, though an afternoon in the sunken hide for close ups with elephant is an unforgettable experience.

OKAVANGO SAFARI & VICTORIA FALLS

10 days and 9 nights exploring the delta, reserves and the beautiful falls.

Okavango Delta

Days 1 – 3

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.

2 Nights Mokolwane

You will be met in the arrival hall and be assisted you to a helicopter flight to your first safari camp – Mokolwane. This is an exciting way to start your safari as you skim over the Okavango Delat with sightings of wildlife from the air possible.
Arrive Mokolwane  in time for high tea and your first safari activity.
Enjoy two days of exciting safari activities from Mokolwane.

Khwai Private Reserve

Days 3 – 6

Welcome to Khwai Private Reserve, 440 000 acres bordering onto both the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It is an innovative community based joint venture partnership that adjoins onto the world famous Okavango Delta eco-system. The Reserve was established to create a meaningful bridge between the tourism industry and local villagers, ensuring significant economic income for local communities, first world environmentally sensitive practices and a superb safari experience. The massive Khwai Private Reserve comprises of some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, floodplains, open savannah, mopane woodland, rivers and lagoons. This range of habitats results in a range of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and of course the eponymous sable antelope.

3 Nights at Sable Alley

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will will be flown by helicopter to Sable Alley, on the edge of the Okavango Delta. On arrival at the Banoka airstrip, you will be met by a guide for a game drive transfer to Sable Alley Camp. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.
Three days of safari activities from Sable. Activities include game drives, mokoro (water levels permitting) and walking safaris.

Selinda Reserve

Days 6 – 8

Situated in northern Botswana, the Selinda Reserve is a 130 000 hectare private wildlife reserve. Sandwiched between the beautiful Savute Channel, the awe-inspiring Chobe National Park, and the sensational Okavango Delta, this sanctuary is well off the beaten track and offers visitors an exclusive wildlife viewing experience. The varied landscape hosts a wide variety of species in diverse habitats, including rare roan and sable antelopes, endangered African wild dogs, lions, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and large elephant herds, as well as numerous bird species (including the mighty African Fish Eagle). Take a night drive to see nocturnal species at their best. Visitors can look forward to wonderful canoe safaris, guided bush walks, and 4X4 game drives.

2 Nights Selinda Explorers Camp

After breakfast and a morning activity, you will will be flown by light aircraft to the Selinda Reserve. On arrival at the Selinda airstrip, you will be met by a guide for a game drive transfer to Selinda Explorer’s. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.

Two days of safari activities from Selinda Explorer. Types of activities include game drives, canoeing (water levels permitting) and walking safaris.
Walking safaris are a highlight at Selinda, allowing you get out on foot in the African bush, with an armed professional guide. Selinda Explorers Camp focuses primarily on the traditional safaris of walking and canoeing.

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Days 8 – 10

Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These spectacular falls can be easily visited and viewed from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfalls, Victoria Falls measures an impressive 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the many attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions into the incredible Chobe National Park.

2 Nights at Palm River Hotel

The Palm River Hotel offers 73 rooms of unparalleled luxury situated along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometres from Africa’s Natural World Wonder, Victoria Falls. 

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Images provided by Unsplash and the individual camps themselves – We Are Wilderness, Lagoon Camp, Camp Kalahari, Kwara Camp, Selinda Explorers Camp, Gomoti Plains Camp, Kanana Camp, Shinde Camp, and Sable Alley.