Botswana

  • Year-round (peak Jun-Oct)

  • Subtropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. Days are typically hot, while evenings become cooler, especially in certain regions.

    Average temperature: approximately 26ºC

  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required if arriving from a county where yellow fever is present.

    Vaccinations such as hepatitis A and typhoid are generally recommended. We advise travellers to have also an updated TPD (tetanus, polio, diphtheria).

    Malaria is present in certain regions, particularly in the Okavango Delta, requiring preventive measures. Depending on where you travel in Botswana, you may need malaria medication.

    We advise consulting your healthcare provider before departure.

  • Many nationalities, including EU, UK and USA passport holders, do not require a visa for short stays.

    A passport valid for at least six months is required. You may be asked for a return or onward flight ticket and confirmation of your accommmodation.

    We advice checking current requirements prior to departure.

Botswana remains one of Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations. Home to some of the continent’s most luxurious and remote lodges, it offers vast untouched landscapes shaped by the waterways of the Okavango Delta and abundant in exceptional wildlife. Defined by private concessions and a rare sense of complete seclusion, Botswana offers a safari experience that is both refined and deeply immersive.

Best of Botswana

  • The heart of Botswana. A vast network of waterways and seasonal floodplains, where safaris unfold by mokoro canoe and boat, offering a uniquely immersive way to experience wildlife in complete seclusion.

  • Quiet and remote. Defined by its river systems and remarkable elephant populations, Linyanti offers a more secluded safari setting with limited access and an exceptional sense of privacy.

  • One of Botswana’s most exclusive private reserves. Combining diverse landscapes with a strong sense of isolation, Selinda is known for its refined lodges and a slower, more intimate pace of exploration.

  • Vast and untamed. Open plains stretch endlessly, creating a raw and atmospheric setting where wildlife moves freely through one of Botswana’s least explored regions.

EXPERIENCES

  • Mokoro Safaris

    Glide through the waterways of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe, moving silently through reed-lined channels and getting remarkably close to wildlife.

  • Horseback Safari — Kalahari

    Explore the open plains of the Kalahari on horseback, an immersive and fast-paced way to experience wildlife and landscapes from a completely different perspective.

  • Wellness

    Moments of complete stillness set within nature. From open-air treatments to quiet time overlooking the wilderness, designed to restore balance and disconnect.

  • Cultural Encounters

    Meaningful interactions with local communities, offering insight into traditions, daily life and a deeper understanding of the region.

  • Game Drives

    Privately guided day and night game drives across exclusive concessions, offering close encounters with Botswana’s most iconic wildlife in complete privacy.

  • Sundowners

    Pause in the late afternoon for drinks in a carefully chosen setting, as the light softens over the savannah and the landscape shifts into golden tones.

  • Private Dining

    An intimate dining experience set in a secluded location, where a beautifully arranged table and open fire create an atmosphere of complete privacy under the African sky.

  • Helicopter Flights

    Take to the skies above the Okavango Delta and witness its vast network of waterways from above, revealing one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural landscapes.

  • Nature Walks

    Walk alongside expert guides through the bush, learning to read the landscape and experiencing the smaller details often missed on traditional safaris.

  • Barge & Sundowners

    Cruise slowly along the waterways at sunset, enjoying drinks as the landscape shifts into golden light and wildlife gathers along the water’s edge.