What we love
- Botswana’s people are notoriously warm and friendly, and happy to share their stories around a campfire under the stars.
- Explore the delta in a mokoro canoe, allowing a peaceful observance of the plentiful wildlife and nature like you see nowhere else.
- Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, is known for its game reserves, Kgale Hill “The Sleeping Giant”, as well as local art and cultural displays.
- The unique lodges are set in the most exclusive and secluded areas.
With huge herds of African wildlife roaming unrestricted between the Kalahari and the Okavango Delta, Botswana is devoted to national parks, guaranteeing a superb big game safari experience in untouched wilderness. Botswana is known for having the largest elephant population in Africa, with Chobe National Park being a traveller’s paradise for viewing these elegant giants.
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with exciting wildlife throughout the year. Visitors from June to August can observe the animals migrating after the rainy season, while later in the year the summertime transforms the bush into lush green plains, drawing grazers like zebra, wildebeest, and impala antelope with their new-borns, along with a flurry of colourful migratory birds.
Magnificent Masai 🦁
Unique as the largest of the world’s few inland deltas, the placid waters and lush indigenous forests offer a safe haven for innumerable bird and wildlife species. A matrix of palm-dotted islands, flood plains and woodland, the 77,000 hectare private concession typifies the region’s unique landscape. Many consider Duba Plains to be the Okavango’s Masai Mara because of the sheer volume of wildlife.
Overview
Once Botswana opens for visitors, then this is a suggested itinerary for 3 nights/4 days Botswana, which can be extended to a longer stay in Botswana or tagged on to further Southern African destinations such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa.
Botswana offers the most amazing game lodges, each accommodating limited visitors. The lodges are strongly focused on conservation which ensures an eco-friendly stay. Exclusive Africa Experiences will guide you through the selection and has negotiated best rates at top game lodges in Botswana. We will take care of all ground arrangements, excursions, and give you special tips on what to explore and what to look out for.
Newsflash special offers have been negotiated for South African citizens and permanent residents at the most exclusive game lodges.
Most game lodges offer a stay on a fully inclusive basis of all meals and game viewing.
Planning
Day 1 – Meet and greet at Gaborone International Airport, the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, then transfer to your game lodge in the Okavanga Delta by small aircraft.
Arrival at Camp
Enjoy the splendours of the bush at leisure and prepare for an evening game drive.
Day 2 – Guided game walks, combined with a boat cruise or game drive. Enjoy a truly invigorating, yet peaceful experience, allowing for wildlife and birding viewing.
Day 3 – Enjoy the spectacular and varied landscapes offering staggering wildlife in diverse habitats year-round, such as leopard, lion, and elephant on your morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 4 - Go siame! Good-bye!
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight, taking with you unforgettable memories.
Interested? Please send us a quick note at info@exclusive-africa.co.za and we will give you all the details of the wonderful offer we have prepared for you.
Prices will include accommodation, meals and excursion(s) as listed. The offer can be tailor-made inclusive or exclusive of flights.
This Tour can also be booked as fully guided tour, extended to visit other places of interest in Botswana, or combined with any of our other destinations on offer.
Updates
About the COVID travel regulations (updated 29 October 2020)
The infection rate in Botswana reached just over 5600 cases with close to no new infections. Botswana has however not eased its travel restrictions and has not opened up the country for tourists. Tourism is lobbying to the Botswana government to review this stance.
Therefore Exclusive Africa Experiences cannot yet book a package for you to this wonderful destination but we will update this information as it becomes available.
Regulations are evolving on a constant basis and need to be re-checked at time of travel.