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Wild Botswana,
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From the Okavango Delta's island camps to Chobe's legendary elephant herds, the Makgadikgadi salt pans, and the Kalahari's ancient desert — Botswana's finest lodges, handpicked by our specialists.

BIG 5
All five in the wild
130,000
Elephants — Africa's largest population
4
Iconic ecosystems in one country
17%
Of land is national parks & reserves
The Curated Botswana Collection
Luxury lodges and camps across Botswana's greatest wilderness regions — the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, the Makgadikgadi Pans, and the Kalahari Desert — all handpicked by our specialists.

Mokoro glides through crystal channels, hippos in the lagoon, elephants swimming between islands — the Okavango Delta experience at its most magical.

Camp Okavango Nxaragha Island · Pure Water Camp Classic Delta Experience

Camp Okavango

  • 12 safari suites on Nxaragha Island in the permanent Delta
  • Pure water camp — mokoro, motorboat & walking safaris only
  • All meals, beverages & twice-daily activities included
  • 400+ bird species — Pel's fishing owl & African fish eagle
  • Bush Buddy programme for children 6–12 years
Specialist Note: The quintessential Delta water camp — no vehicles, just mokoro, motorboats, and the sound of the wild.
andBeyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge Southern Delta · Pangolin Architecture Design Masterpiece

&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

  • 12 suites with pangolin-inspired curved architecture in ancient forest
  • Game drives, mokoro safaris, walking & boat excursions
  • All meals, house beverages & twice-daily activities included
  • Deeply romantic — private plunge pools & outdoor showers
  • Interactive dining, boma evenings & guided nature walks
Specialist Note: Architecture that takes your breath away — the most photogenic lodge in Botswana, and the wildlife matches.
Wilderness Mombo Camp Chief's Island · Moremi Reserve Africa's #1 Safari Camp

Wilderness Mombo Camp

  • 8 spacious suites overlooking endless floodplains teeming with wildlife
  • "The Place of Plenty" — Africa's highest predator density
  • Pioneered rhino reintroduction into Botswana's wilderness
  • The Sanctuary spa, lap pool, meditation cocoon & helicopter safaris
  • All meals, premium drinks, game drives & park fees included
Specialist Note: Consistently rated Africa's finest safari camp — Mombo is the bucket list item for every serious safari traveller.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp Chief's Island · Moremi Reserve The Predator Capital of Africa

Sanctuary Chief's Camp

  • 10 luxury bush pavilions & 1 suite on Chief's Island — the Delta's predator epicentre
  • Big 5 guaranteed — one of the few places in Botswana to see rhino in the wild
  • Game drives, mokoro excursions & scenic helicopter flights
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily activities included
  • Family-friendly: children 6+ welcome with dedicated activities
Specialist Note: The only camp on Chief's Island where you can reliably see all Big 5 including rhino — predator action is world-class.

Africa's largest elephant herds, the Chobe River's spectacular boat safaris, and the legendary predator battleground of the Savute Channel.

Chobe Game Lodge Chobe River · National Park Chobe's Only Permanent Lodge

Chobe Game Lodge

  • 44 rooms & 4 river-view suites with plunge pools on the Chobe riverfront
  • The only permanent safari lodge inside Chobe National Park
  • Morning game drives & afternoon boat cruises on the Chobe River
  • All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines included
  • Full eco-grading from the Botswana Tourism Board
Specialist Note: The grand dame of Chobe — the only permanent lodge inside the park, right on the riverfront with front-row elephant viewing.
Ngoma Safari Lodge Chobe Forest Reserve · Private Concession Intimate & Private

Ngoma Safari Lodge

  • Just 8 suites with sweeping river views on a private concession
  • Located in Chobe Forest Reserve — 3km from Chobe National Park
  • Game drives, bush walks, night drives & cultural experiences
  • All meals, beverages & twice-daily safari activities included
  • 45 minutes from Kasane Airport; 2 hours from Victoria Falls
Specialist Note: Exceptional value for a 5-star Chobe experience — intimate, private concession, and the perfect starting point for a multi-camp Botswana safari.
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge Savute Region · Chobe NP Luxury in the Wild Savute

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

  • 12 elevated tented rooms with panoramic views & artisan four-poster beds
  • Overlooks a permanent waterhole visited by elephants, hyenas & leopards
  • Early morning & late afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles
  • The Boma dining experience under the stars surrounded by acacia trees
  • Children 6+ welcome; spa treatments & swimming pool on site
Specialist Note: Belmond's legendary Savute camp — front-row seats to the predator-elephant battles that made this region world-famous.
Mashatu Lodge Northern Tuli · Land of Giants Family & Photography Haven

Mashatu Lodge

  • 14 luxury suites at the meeting point of Botswana, Zimbabwe & South Africa
  • Famous "Land of Giants" — enormous elephant herds & ancient baobabs
  • Cycling safaris, horse riding, photographic hides & night drives
  • All meals, beverages & twice-daily game activities included
  • Children of all ages welcome — ideal for multi-generational families
Specialist Note: A completely different Botswana experience — dramatic Tuli landscapes, horse safaris, cycling with elephants, and photography hides that rival anywhere in Africa.
Botswana Safari Packages
Multi-camp fly-in safaris across Botswana's legendary wilderness regions — all with light aircraft flights, luxury camps, and activities included.
4-Day Chobe National Park Safari 4 Day Safari Quick Escape

4-Day Chobe National Park Safari

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge: 3 nights in 5-star in Chobe National Park
  • All meals, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages included
  • Lodge activities, laundry service
  • Round-trip transfer from Kasane Airport (BBK)
5-Day Bespoke Luxury Chobe Safari 5 Day Safari Under Canvas Experience

5-Day Bespoke Luxury Chobe Safari

  • andBeyond Savute Under Canvas: 4 nights in 4-star in Chobe NP
  • 3 meals daily prepared on an open fire, house wines & local spirits
  • 2 game drives & a bush walk per day
  • Complimentary SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars per room
  • Transfers, airstrip transfers & park fees included
7-Day Chobe & Delta Fly-in Tour 7 Day Safari Chobe + Delta Combo

7-Day Chobe & Delta Fly-In Tour

  • Chobe Game Lodge: 3 nights in 5-star in Chobe National Park
  • Camp Okavango: 3 nights in 5-star in the Okavango Delta
  • All meals, refreshments, local spirits & wines at both camps
  • Charter flight between camps, laundry service
7-Day Botswana Safari: Linyanti & Khwai 7 Day Safari Linyanti + Khwai

7-Day Botswana: Linyanti Suites & Khwai Exploration

  • Linyanti Bush Camp: 3 nights in Botswana
  • Khwai Lediba: 3 nights in Northern Moremi
  • All meals & beverages, twice-daily safari activities
  • Scheduled fixed-wing inter-camp air transfers
8-Day Chobe to Sabi Sands 8 Day Safari Botswana + South Africa

8-Day Chobe to Sabi Sands: The Ultimate Wildlife Journey

  • Muchenje Safari Lodge: 3 nights in 4-star Chobe (all meals & drinks)
  • African Rock Hotel: 1 night in 5-star Johannesburg
  • Inyati Game Lodge: 3 nights in 5-star Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  • All flights (JNB–BBK, JNB–SZK), transfers & activities
9-Day Classic Botswana Safari 9 Day Safari Multi-Camp Classic

9-Day Classic Botswana Safari

  • Ngoma Safari Lodge: 2 nights in Chobe National Park
  • Machaba Camp: 2 nights in the Okavango Delta
  • Gomoti Plains: 2 nights in the Okavango Delta
  • Kiri Camp: 2 nights in the Okavango Delta
  • All light aircraft flights, meals, beverages & activities
9-Day Desert and Delta Ultra-Lux Safari 9 Day Safari Moremi + Makgadikgadi + Chobe

9-Day Desert & Delta Ultra-Lux Safari

  • Camp Xakanaxa: 2 nights in Moremi Game Reserve
  • Camp Okavango: 2 nights in the Okavango Delta
  • Leroo La Tau: 2 nights in Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Chobe Game Lodge: 2 nights in Chobe National Park
  • All internal flights, meals, local beverages & activities
10-Day Botswana Photo Safari 10 Day Safari Pangolin Photo Safari

10-Day Scenic Botswana Photo Safari

  • Pangolin Voyager Houseboat: 3 nights on the Chobe River
  • Pangolin Photo Camp: 4 nights in the Okavango Delta
  • Dinaka: 2 nights in the Central Kalahari
  • Specialist photo boats, 30-min helicopter flight & Canon DSLR provided
  • All meals, activities, charter flights & park fees
Botswana aerial landscape

Africa's Last
Great Wilderness

Botswana is a land of staggering contrasts: the world's largest inland delta, the vast Kalahari Desert, the wildlife-rich Chobe floodplains, and the otherworldly Makgadikgadi salt pans. With just 2.4 million people spread across a country the size of France, Botswana has committed 17% of its land to national parks and reserves, creating one of the most pristine safari destinations on Earth.

Home to Africa's largest elephant population (130,000+), extraordinary predator density, and a pioneering low-volume, high-value tourism model, Botswana offers a depth and diversity of safari experience unmatched anywhere on the continent. Nearly every camp is fly-in only — no roads, no crowds, just wilderness as far as the eye can see.

Mokoro Safaris
Mokoro Safaris
Big 5 Game Drives
Big 5 Game Drives
Walking Safaris
Walking Safaris
Scenic Flights
Scenic Flights
Chobe Boat Safaris
Boat Safaris

Four Iconic Regions

The Okavango Delta (UNESCO World Heritage), Chobe National Park, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and the Central Kalahari — each with its own character, wildlife, and season. Botswana's diversity is unmatched.

Best Time to Visit

Dry season (May–Oct) for peak game viewing — animals concentrate around water. The Delta floods Jun–Aug, perfect for mokoro safaris. Green season (Nov–Mar) offers lush landscapes, bird migrations, and the best rates.

The Perfect Combo

Botswana pairs beautifully with Victoria Falls (short flight to Kasane or Livingstone), Cape Town, Zanzibar, and the Kruger/Sabi Sands — making it the centrepiece of any Southern or East Africa journey.

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