Botswana Vacations
Overview
Botswana is one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations and a brilliant vacation destination for families, couples and friends. This magical country is blessed with an astonishing variety of landscapes where wildlife roams free. Focusing on conservation and sustainability rather than mass tourism, Botswana vacations promise spectacular wildlife viewing and exclusive eco-friendly lodgings.
With about 40% of its land designated as protected national parks and wildlife reserves, Botswana feels like a natural paradise. The country’s emphasis on low-impact tourism ensures that even the most famous game-viewing areas are isolated and private.
Known as the Jewel of the Kalahari, Botswana’s landscapes are incredibly diverse, ranging from the shimmering waters of the world’s largest inland delta to the arid desert of the Kalahari.
Vacation ideas
Lightfoot Travel’s tailor-made itineraries take you to Botswana and beyond. Experience thrilling game drives, quad bike rides through the desert or hot air balloon flights over the Okavango River for a view you won’t forget. However you decide to visit Botswana, you can design a getaway to suit you.
Things to do
Botswana is one of Africa’s best game destinations. The arid lands of the Kalahari Desert cover the country, creeping into neighbouring Namibia and South Africa, providing a home to black-maned Kalahari lions and Africa’s second-largest migration of wildebeest and zebras.
If you want to witness huge herds of elephants, head to Chobe National Park, home to 50,000 Kalahari elephants. Keen birdwatchers will love the Selinda private concession between Linyanti and the Okavango Delta.
Places to visit
Visible from outer space, the Okavango Delta is a Botswana highlight. This watery landscape is one of the natural wonders of the world and home to iconic African wildlife. Glide through the waterways on a traditional mokoro canoe or discover the beauty and richness of the area on horseback.
The landscapes of the Makgadikgadi saltpans are also found here, with their magnificent birdlife and spectacular sunsets.
Whether you’re in search of the best safaris or the honeymoon of a lifetime, our experts are on hand with personalised advice to help you find your dream vacation to Botswana. Enquire today.
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Country: Botswana
Capital: Gaborone
Best Time To Go: May - September
Currency: Botswana pula
Language: English, Tswana
Time Zone: GMT+2
Botswana & Mauritius Adventure
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Relax on Mauritius’ idyllic beaches
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Go snorkelling or water skiing in beautiful turquoise waters
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Explore the Okavango Delta, teeming with wildlife viewing opportunities
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Take in the landscape and see a multitude of birds and elephants from a boat
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Embark on a gentle nature walk with your guide
Classic Botswana
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See iconic African wildlife across a number of unique habitats
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Glide through the Okavango Delta on a Mokoro canoe
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Soar above the Okavango Delta at sunrise in a hot air balloon
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Meet a group of endearing Meercats in the Kalahari Desert
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Explore the Kalahari Desert by quad bike
Going Wild in Southern Africa
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Enjoy nature drives searching for lion, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and birds
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Visit Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
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Visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach
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Taste some of South Africa’s finest wines in the Boland region
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Explore the history and culture of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Ultimate Safari and Beach in Botswana & Mozambique
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Nature drives searching for lion, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants – and more
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An excursion through the Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe
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Spa treatments and private dining in Johannesburg
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Scuba diving in the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
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A sunset Dhow cruise followed by a candlelit dinner on the beach
Wild Bush Luxury
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- Experience thrilling game drives in the Okavango Delta
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush under a canopy of trees
- Witness great herds of elephants along the Savuti Channel
- Snorkel or scuba dive in the crystal waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago
- Relax over sundowners while witnessing the famous African sunset
African Horseback Safaris
African Horseback Safaris is based at the western side of Botswana’s Okavango Delta – the largest inland delta in the world. Open all year to experienced riders and their non-riding companions, the Macatoo Camp borders the famous Moremi Game Reserve.
The Hemingway-styled exclusive camp fuses the creature comforts...
Belmond Khwai River Lodge
Belmond Khwai River Lodge is a luxury boutique lodge lies on the edge of the Leadwood and Fig Tree forest of the Khwai River floodplains in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
The lodge offers 15 lavishly appointed, thatched-roof rooms including a private...
Belmond Savute Elephant Camp
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge lies on the banks of the river in the heart of the Chobe National Park in Botswana. As well as the finest accommodation, this luxury boutique safari camp has a delightful swimming pool and a traditional Boma.
The lodge provides twelve elegant and spacious...
Chitabe Camp
Bordering the famous Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Chitabe Camp is set in an area combining open floodplains, wooded islands and lagoons – all of which provide a wide variety of prolific wildlife and game viewing experiences.
Here you'll find eight luxurious East African style...
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe Game Lodge lies on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. The park is teeming with wildlife and has one of the largest concentrations of elephant found in Africa. This luxury safari lodge is one of Africa’s historic lodges and was originally made...
