Why Botswana?

Playing host to some of the finest private reserves in Africa, Botswana is most famous for the sheer beauty of the Okavango Delta and unparalleled levels of exclusivity. Deserts, a Delta and stacks of game... it is one of the purest safari destinations in Africa.

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Okavango Delta

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A trip to Botswana is a window into the Africa of old, where wildlife roams the streets of towns and ancient cultural customs are present. With 40+ percent of the country designated as protected game-viewing areas, Botswana's safaris are wild, breathtaking and guaranteed to be jam-packed full of animals.

The Okavango Delta, Africa's largest wetland wilderness, is the crown jewel in any safari and teems with animals year-round. Much of the rest of the country is made up of the Kalahari Desert, with the Central Kalahari home to the ancient San people, whose culture is the oldest in the world.

What to look out for

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We love:
Blessed with unspoilt wilderness and unique ecosystems; Botswana is home to some of Africa's most beautiful private reserves and a vast array of wildlife.
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Key locations:
Okavango Delta, Moremi, Linyanti, Savuti, Chobe, Makgadikgadi Salt-Pans, Central Kalahari.
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Key experiences:
Horseback safaris, Hot air ballooning, Tracking the Big 5, Quad biking on the Pans, Mobile camping.

What to see in 

Botswana

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When to visit 

Botswana

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This month is part of the rainy season, so expect warm temperatures and occasional heavy rain. The green season brings lush vegetation, and it's a great time for birdwatching. However, some areas may be inaccessible due to flooding.

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95MM

Similar to January, with continued rainfall. Birdwatching remains excellent, and many animals give birth during this period.

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28°C
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65MM

The rainy season starts to taper off, and temperatures remain warm. This is the calving season for many herbivores, leading to increased predator activity.

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26°C
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22MM

The end of the rainy season, with temperatures beginning to drop. The landscape is still lush, and many animals have young offspring.

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The dry season begins with cooler temperatures. This is a great time for wildlife viewing as animals concentrate around waterholes. The bush is still a little thick and green.

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Dry and cool, with chilly mornings. The start of the peak safari season as wildlife congregates around waterholes.

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Dry and cool, with clear skies. Excellent game viewing continues. It's the peak of the dry season.

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25°C
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Similar to July, with very little rainfall. Prime time for wildlife watching as animals gather around permanent water

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27°C
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Temperatures start to pick up while conditions are still perfect. Wildlife is still abundant, and this is a good time for birdwatching.

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Hot temperatures as the dry season progresses. Water sources start to diminish, leading to concentrated wildlife around remaining waterholes.

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Hot and dry conditions prevail. Game viewing is excellent, as animals congregate around the remaining water sources.

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79MM

Hot temperatures with the possibility of brief afternoon thunderstorms. Wildlife viewing is still good, and migratory birds are present.

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