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The Botswana We Know and Love, Planned Around You
Explore
Explore the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Khwai, Chobe, Linyanti, the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari.
Experiences
Enjoy game drives, mokoro excursions, boating, guided walks, mobile safaris and remote tented camps across land and water.
Best For
Ideal for couples, honeymooners, photographers and families with older children.
When To Go
Botswana is a year-round safari destination, with each season offering a different experience.
Why Choose Botswana for Your Safari?
Land and Water Safari Experiences
Botswana lets you experience the bush from more than a vehicle. Depending on the camp, season and water levels, your safari can include game drives, mokoro excursions, boating and guided walks. We combine locations carefully so the activity mix matches the experience you want.
Exceptional Elephant and Predator Viewing
Chobe is known for large elephant and buffalo herds along the river, while Moremi, Khwai and Linyanti are strong areas for lion, leopard, wild dog and other predators. The variety of habitats creates excellent wildlife viewing across a well-planned route.
Small Camps and Private Concessions
Many of Botswana’s best camps are small and set within private concessions, where vehicle numbers are limited and activities can be more flexible. The result is a quieter, more intimate safari, with excellent guiding and high standards of comfort in remote wilderness.
From the Delta to the Desert
Move from the waterways and islands of the Okavango Delta to Chobe’s riverfront, the woodlands of Linyanti, or the open salt pans and desert landscapes of Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari. Botswana also pairs naturally with Victoria Falls.
Why Choose Botswana for Your Safari?
Land and Water Safari Experiences
Botswana lets you experience the bush from more than a vehicle. Depending on the camp, season and water levels, your safari can include game drives, mokoro excursions, boating and guided walks. We combine locations carefully so the activity mix matches the experience you want.
Exceptional Elephant and Predator Viewing
Chobe is known for large elephant and buffalo herds along the river, while Moremi, Khwai and Linyanti are strong areas for lion, leopard, wild dog and other predators. The variety of habitats creates excellent wildlife viewing across a well-planned route.
Small Camps and Private Concessions
Many of Botswana’s best camps are small and set within private concessions, where vehicle numbers are limited and activities can be more flexible. The result is a quieter, more intimate safari, with excellent guiding and high standards of comfort in remote wilderness.
From the Delta to the Desert
Move from the waterways and islands of the Okavango Delta to Chobe’s riverfront, the woodlands of Linyanti, or the open salt pans and desert landscapes of Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari. Botswana also pairs naturally with Victoria Falls.
How We Plan Your Safari
1
Complete the Inquiry Form
Tell us where you want to go, when you hope to travel, and what kind of safari you have in mind. One of our safari experts will contact you within one business day.
2
We Talk Through Your Travel Ideas
We’ll discuss the trip you have in mind, what you want to experience, who is traveling, and what matters most to you before we shape the safari around it.
3
We Design Your Bespoke Safari
Using our first-hand knowledge of Botswana, we’ll shape the route, lodges, timing, and logistics around your travel plans.
4
We Refine It With You
We’ll talk through the itinerary, answer your questions, and adjust the details until the safari feels right for you.
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Botswana Awaits
Once confirmed, you can arrive knowing the important decisions have been considered, matched, and handled by people who know the ground.
Why SAFARI FRANK?
A Wilderness We Know First-Hand
Our knowledge of Botswana comes from time spent in its camps, concessions and wild places. We’re not recommending names from a list; we send you where we know the guiding, wildlife and overall experience hold up.
No Favorites, No Lodges We’re Trying to Fill
We match you on your preferences, budget, and travel style alone, with no commercial agreements pulling us one way or another. The recommendation you get is simply the one that fits you best.
One Expert, Every Detail Handled
African travel is logistically complex: lodges, light aircraft, transfers, timings. One specialist designs and runs your entire trip from first call to final day, with all the details in one place, so you arrive relaxed and nothing slips through the cracks.
A Trip That Gives Something Back
You want this to count, not just tick a box. Every safari we plan supports the conservation and the communities that keep these wild places alive, so your journey leaves Botswana better than you found it.
Botswana Safari FAQs
These are some of the questions we’re often asked about Botswana safaris. For anything more specific, complete the inquiry form below and one of our safari experts will guide you from there.
The dry season from May to October generally offers the strongest wildlife viewing, as animals gather around rivers and permanent water sources. The green season from November to April brings lush landscapes, excellent birding and seasonal wildlife movements. The best time depends on whether you prioritise game viewing, water activities or Botswana’s greener desert regions.
No. Water levels vary by season and location, and some camps are primarily land-based even though they are within the wider Delta. We select camps according to whether you want game drives, mokoro excursions, boating, walking or a carefully balanced combination of activities.
Botswana is a well-established safari destination, with experienced guides, professionally managed camps and prearranged transfers between remote areas. As with any international trip, normal precautions are important, particularly in towns and when travelling at night. We carefully plan your route and work with trusted camps and operators throughout your safari.
Yes, but selecting the right camps is important. Age policies vary, and activities such as walking safaris, shared game drives and mokoro excursions may have minimum ages. We’ll work with you to find the best safari experience for your family, based on your children’s ages and what you would like to experience together.
Yes. Botswana works exceptionally well as a standalone safari, whether you stay in one region or combine areas such as the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Khwai, Chobe, Makgadikgadi and the Kalahari. It can also be paired with Victoria Falls or another Southern African destination when your available time allows.
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Start Planning Your Botswana Safari
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