BOTSWANA
The Jewel of Africa, home to the Iconic Okavango Delta and all that it has to offer including boating, mokoro safaris, walking safaris and lodges on private islands surrounded by the waterways of this vast wilderness. But Botswana has so much more to offer, the semi desert of the Central Kalahari, the Salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, the best water based game viewing in Africa on the Chobe River and hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of private concession and untouched wilderness. It is probably the most diverse country in Africa due to the close proximity of the Okavango Delta to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
TOP EXPERIENCES
One of the major highlights of a trip to the Okavango Delta is experiencing the delta in a mokoro
View the last Zebra Migration in the Makgadikgadi between January and April each year
For something different, how about a river safari? Drift down the Chobe River in luxury while game viewing at the same time
Do a short photographic safari in Chobe National Park to hone your photographic skills before embarking on the rest of your safari
Sleep under the stars on a quad bike safari in the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans (25 April – 31 October each year)
Interaction and learn about the ancient Bushmen of the Kalahari, a not to be missed experience
TOP AREAS TO VISIT
The Okavango Delta
Iconic does not even begin to describe the Okavango Delta. An emerald Green watery wonderland home to all of Africas Big 5 make this a safari destination like no other. Parts are only accessible by light aircraft charter making it very unique and exclusive. The Okavango Delta offers a huge amount of activities ranging from game drives and walking safaris to boating safaris, fishing safaris, mobile safaris, balloon safaris and helicopter flights. It offers something for everyone and should never be missed on a safari to Botswana.
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL
May – October is peak season as it is dry and the bush is both more sparse and animals congregate around water sources. November – April is the green season and while it rains, prices are lower and certain areas are great for birding.
JANUARY
Low rates, rainy season, herbivores having babies, lush and green, Zebra Migration Makgadikgadi, migratory birds
FEBRUARY
Low rates, rainy season, herbivores having babies, lush and green, Zebra Migration Makgadikgadi, migratory birds
MARCH
Low rates, rainy season ending, lots of babies, lush and green, Zebra Migration Makgadikgadi, migratory birds
APRIL
Good weather, rates still low, great time to visit, no rain
MAY
Good weather, rates still low, great time to visit, no rain
JUNE
Safari season starts in full swing
JULY
Peak safari season, weather dry and game viewing excellent
AUGUST
Peak safari season, weather dry and game viewing excellent
SEPTEMBER
Peak safari season, weather dry and game viewing excellent
OCTOBER
Still peak safari season, but October is one of the hottest months to travel
NOVEMBER
Low rates, rains starting, herbivores having babies, lush and green, migratory birds
DECEMBER
Low rates, rainy season, herbivores having babies, lush and green, migratory birds
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