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Botswana

Botswana – Africa’s Last True Wilderness

Why Visit Botswana?

Botswana is one of Africa’s most exclusive and untouched safari destinations. With vast protected wilderness, low-impact tourism, and some of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, it offers a safari experience unlike anywhere else on the continent.
From gliding silently through the Okavango Delta in a mokoro to watching huge elephant herds cross the Chobe River at sunset, Botswana delivers the raw, wild Africa people dream about.

 

With Botes Safaris, guests enjoy authentic, intimate experiences — self-drive expeditions, guided camping adventures, luxury lodges, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Top Reasons to Choose Botswana

1. The Okavango Delta – A Natural Wonder

The largest inland delta in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Explore by mokoro canoe, boat, or game drive
  • Huge populations of lion, leopard, elephant, hippo
  • Incredible birdlife (over 500 species)
  • Exclusive private concessions

2. Chobe National Park – The Land of Giants

Home to 120,000+ elephants, the largest population on Earth.

  • Iconic Chobe River cruises
  • Massive herds of buffalo, hippo, and elephant
  • Excellent predator sightings
  • Year-round wildlife viewing

3. Moremi Game Reserve – The Predator Capital

Part of the Okavango, known for:

  • Exceptional sightings of wild dog, lion, and leopard
  • Diverse landscapes: floodplains, woodland, lagoons
  • Very exclusive, fewer vehicles

4. Savuti – Big Cats & Ancient Stories

A remote, rugged wilderness famous for:

  • Intense predator action
  • Powerful Savuti lion prides
  • Ancient San rock art
  • Dramatic migrations

5. Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan – The Desert Dreamscape

Where endless salt pans meet desert wildlife.

  • Meerkat encounters
  • Black-maned Kalahari lions
  • Massive zebra migrations
  • Open star-filled skies

What To Do in Botswana

  • Game drives (day & night)
  • Mokoro experiences in the Delta
  • Scenic helicopter flights
  • Boat safaris on Chobe River
  • Walking safaris
  • Cultural tours with the San Bushmen
  • Star photography & landscape photography
  • Mobile camping expeditions
  • Luxury lodge safaris

What You Will See

  • The Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino in select areas)
  • Wild dogs (Botswana is one of the best places in Africa)
  • Hippos & crocs filling the river channels
  • Thousands of elephants migrating
  • Zebra migrations (Makgadikgadi & Savuti)
  • Rare antelope like sable & roan
  • Flamingos (seasonal)
  • Breathtaking sunsets over the Delta and Chobe

Culture & People of Botswana

Botswana is a peaceful, welcoming country with rich cultural heritage.

  • Traditional dance & music
  • San/Bushmen tribes known for ancient tracking skills
  • A proud conservation culture

Why it Matters

Botswana’s tourism model protects wildlife by supporting local communities — every guest directly contributes to conservation.

Landmarks & Natural Highlights

  • Okavango Delta (UNESCO)
  • Tsodilo Hills (UNESCO – “Louvre of the Desert”)
  • Chobe Riverfront
  • Victoria Falls (just next door via Kasane)
  • Kalahari Desert
  • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Why Book Botswana With Botes Safaris?

  • Expert-guided expeditions & self-drive routes
  • Knowledge of the best campsites and lodges
  • Custom itineraries: Chobe • Savuti • Moremi • Delta • Makgadikgadi
  • Real African experiences not crowded, not commercial

Botswana offers true wilderness, luxury combined with authenticity, and wildlife experiences that stay with you forever.

Ready to create unforgettable memories

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