Okavango Delta
Seasonal floodplains, island camps and a blend of game drives, boating and mokoro journeys. The precise experience changes with water levels and concession location.
Water · Wildlife · Stillness
Botswana
A rare wilderness of water and sky, where the Okavango Delta reshapes the desert and every camp feels wonderfully far away.
Suggested time7–12 nights
Ways to travelFly-in safari · Private guided journey
Key gatewaysMaun · Kasane
Combines naturally withZimbabwe · Zambia · South Africa · Mozambique
Destination overview
Why travel to
Botswana?
Plan a tailor-made Botswana safari through the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Chobe and the Kalahari, with considered camps, seamless fly-in routing and expert seasonal advice.
Distinct regions
Where to go in
Botswana
Start with the places that interest you most. We will help you decide how many stops your time allows, how to travel between them and where an extra night would make the difference.
Moremi Game Reserve
A wildlife-rich meeting of permanent water and dry woodland. Moremi rewards travellers who want varied habitats and both land- and water-based safari where conditions allow.
Chobe & Linyanti
Riverfront wildlife, large elephant concentrations and productive private concessions. We balance the busier Chobe River with quieter reaches of the wider ecosystem.
Kalahari & Makgadikgadi
Salt pans, desert-adapted wildlife and immense horizons. Green-season migrations, meerkat encounters and carefully timed pan experiences offer a striking contrast to the Delta.
A closer look
Parks and reserves
in Botswana
Explore the landscapes and wildlife we can weave into your journey, with carefully chosen stays and guided experiences.
Explore parks and reserves 9 places to discover
Visitor access, permits and accommodation vary. We confirm current conditions and availability before proposing a visit.
National parkChobe National Park
Riverfront, woodland and the Savuti area provide contrasting safari settings.
National parkNxai Pan National Park
Open pans and seasonal grasslands north of the Makgadikgadi system.
Game reserveCentral Kalahari Game Reserve
Large desert landscapes and seasonal wildlife movements.
Remote travel requires suitable vehicles, supplies and confirmed camp arrangements.
Game reserveMoremi Game Reserve
Floodplain and woodland within the Okavango Delta.
Game reserveNorthern Tuli Game Reserve
Rocky landscapes in eastern Botswana, including Mashatu.
Concession areaKhwai
Safari concessions beside the wider Moremi ecosystem.
Concession areaKwando
A northern concession landscape.
Concession areaLinyanti
River and wetland safari settings.
Concession areaSelinda
A concession within northern Botswana’s wildlife country.
Signature moments
What to experience
in Botswana
01
Mokoro through Delta channels
02
Private-concession game drives
03
Makgadikgadi salt-pan sleepouts
Seasonal perspective
Best time to visit
Botswana
The right dates depend on what brings you here. Use this seasonal guide as a starting point; your curator will weigh the conditions, access and availability for your particular route.
Floodwater and cool mornings
Floodwaters generally spread through parts of the Delta during the dry season, but timing, extent and activities vary by location and year. Early starts can be cold.
Concentrated wildlife
Dry conditions draw wildlife towards water. It is a rewarding but hot and sought-after period, so the best small camps book early.
Green season
Summer rain brings colour, migrant birds, young animals and dramatic skies. The Kalahari and salt pans can be especially compelling.
Good planning changes everything
What to know
before you go.
These are the details an Africa-based specialist considers before recommending your route: fewer assumptions, smoother connections and choices that make sense together.
Water is local
A camp described as a water camp may not offer the same activities in every month. We check current water conditions and select complementary areas.
Flying is part of the journey
Small aircraft connect remote camps efficiently. Luggage limits and aircraft arrangements are explained clearly before travel.
Fewer camps, better rhythm
Two or three well-matched regions usually create a stronger Botswana safari than moving every second night.
Planning Botswana
Botswana travel
questions.
Current entry, health and operating requirements are checked for your nationality and route before confirmation.
What is Botswana best known for?
Highlights of a journey to Botswana: Mokoro through Delta channels; Private-concession game drives; Makgadikgadi salt-pan sleepouts. We shape your route around the season, your pace and the experiences that matter most to you.
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
The northern safari regions are generally rewarding in the drier months, roughly May to October. Delta flooding varies by year and location; water activities depend on the particular camp and channels. The greener months can be especially rewarding in the Kalahari and pans.
How long should I spend in Botswana?
We usually recommend 7–12 nights, depending on the regions you want to combine and the pace that suits you. We would rather choose fewer places well than move you too quickly.
Can Travel African Time arrange a private journey to Botswana?
Yes. We design tailor-made journeys to Botswana, bringing together accommodation, regional flights, private transfers and guiding to suit your route.
Where should I stay in Botswana?
The right stay depends on your dates, route and travel style. We will recommend a personal shortlist for your Botswana journey.
What influences the cost of a private journey to Botswana?
Season, remoteness, internal flights, private guiding, room type and the number of travellers all affect the cost. Share your preferred budget in your journey brief and we will explain the options within it.
How do I check entry and health requirements for Botswana?
Requirements depend on nationality, routing and personal circumstances and can change. We provide route-specific planning guidance, while travellers should confirm current requirements with the relevant government authorities and a qualified travel-health professional.
Your Botswana journey
Begin with what
matters to you.
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and the experience you want. We will shape the route, stays and quiet details around you.
Start planning your Botswana journey