Safaris in Botswana offer dramatic extremes
Safaris in Botswana offer dramatic extremes. One the one hand, the lush landscapes of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti/Chobe River systems, on the other, the beautiful other-worldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari Desert. The variety of habitats makes for varied animal and birdlife as well as beautiful scenery. Strict controls mean that Botswana safari camps and lodges are generally small, and due to the tricky logistics of operating in a delta or a desert, a safari here is seldom cheap, and it's important to know where to go if you are looking for that authentic safari experience.
That said, Botswana offers an unrivalled opportunity for game viewing by dugout canoe, or nights spent out under the desert sky and everything in between. If you're after a walking safari in Botswana, there are a few experiences you should definitely consider.
When planning a safari in Botswana, it is important to know where to go at different times of year. Some of the best scenery is only accessibly in the dry season, and wildlife movements are also dictated by the ebb and flow of the water systems. The animals of the Kalahari, for example, are best seen during the rainy season, while the Okavango comes to life between the dryer months of June and October. Read our useful article for more details about when to visit Botswana.
To make your planning easier, we've put together a selection of some of our favourite experiences in Botswana.
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