Tours through Botswana

Botswana can be rewarding at different times of year. The dry months from around May to October are considered the classic safari season: animals gather more frequently around water and many regions are readily accessible.

The green season brings lusher landscapes, numerous young animals and especially diverse birdlife.

The Okavango River disperses within Botswana to form one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Channels, lagoons, islands and seasonal floodplains create an exceptional habitat for numerous species.

Depending on water levels, the delta can be experienced on game drives, boat trips or traditional mokoro excursions.

Botswana offers excellent chances of seeing elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and many antelope species. Lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas also occur in many safari areas.

Wildlife sightings in natural habitats can, of course, never be guaranteed.

Options range from comfortable lodges to mobile camping safaris in the heart of the wilderness. Simpler, nature-based camps often provide especially immersive safari experiences.

When choosing a journey, it is therefore worth considering the accommodation style and your preferred level of comfort as well as the route.

Routine vaccinations should be checked before travel. A malaria risk exists in parts of Botswana and varies by region and season.

Individual travel-health advice before departure is therefore advisable.

Yes. Botswana combines very well with north-eastern Namibia and with Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or Zambia. These cross-border journeys connect very different landscapes and safari experiences.

Mobile safaris place a particularly strong emphasis on nature and wilderness. Accommodation is usually in mobile camps, often inside or close to protected areas. Lodge journeys generally offer more comfort and permanent facilities.

Both formats allow for intensive wildlife viewing; the important question is which style of travel suits your expectations.