Botswana
Choose your immersive safari experience
Why travel to see the world, when you can immerse yourself in it?
Botswana is not for the average traveller. A land of breathtaking contrasts, from the vast salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, to the sandy plains of the Kalahari, to the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta, Botswana is for the traveller who chooses to disconnect to reconnect, with themselves and the natural world, captivated by an African safari like no other. Sure, the usual luxury suspects are to be expected, but that’s what we call luxurious authenticity, forged in genuine warmth, unspoilt wonderments, and rare, crafted moments. So, if you’re the kind of traveller that seeks to glimpse the safari world as it should be, enchanting your soul as you go, then Botswana is for you.
Begin by unpacking our eclectic mix of Botswana experiences, ‘when to go’ calendar, recommended places to stay, adventurous itineraries, and other must-know tips and tricks. Our expert Africa team of travel specialists and guides, plus our 24/5 Global Concierge service, will no doubt ensure your Botswana journey is as special as the traveller you are.
Places to visit
Uncover Botswana’s unrivalled destinations
From immense elephant herds splashing in the cool waters of the Chobe River to an annual zebra migration meandering through the Linyanti and Savute regions. From untouched San Bushman rock paintings in the Tsodilo Hills to the stark and dramatic landscapes of the Kalahari Desert. From the magnificent range of specially adapted wild animals, including the sitatunga and red lechwe antelopes, found only in the Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve’s renowned and brilliant birdlife. Botswana truly boasts some of Africa’s most varied and wild spaces, just waiting to be explored.
Our favourite offers to get you excited
Created especially for you, our wide range of offers allow you to tailormake your ideal African safari journey, just the way you want it. Alternatively, speak to one of our expert Travel Specialists who are able to recommend the best offer that suits your travel needs.
When should I visit Botswana?
Celebrated as one of the most exclusive and wilderness-rich year-round African safari destinations, Botswana boasts endless areas of protected natural terrains, untouched landscapes and diverse wildlife, seemingly tailormade for the most discerning traveller.
Explore Botswana sightings
Our guides and guests’ best safari moments
Take a listen
&Beyond Regional Guide Trainer for Botswana, Dux Mareja chats about the beautiful land of Botswana, touching on the country’s main safari regions and what makes it such a unique destination to visit.
Must-try experiences
Create more than utterly unforgettable memories
If you belong to that rare breed of traveller that’s looking beyond the latest hotspot for an extraordinary sincere and handcrafted experience, one that brings you as close as possible to the land, wildlife and people at hand – you’ve come to the right place. Think guided bushman nature walks following along the paths animals roam free, habitual meerkats keenly observing the dessert from atop your head, and scenic helicopter flights rewarding unreal aerial views of the Okavango Delta’s most remote and inaccessible spaces.
Immersive adventures that engage all your senses
Slow life right down and encounter the bush from an entire new perception, one that highlights the small miracles, from smelling and tasting wild medicinal herbs to listening the alarm call of the grey go-away bird to observing herds of red lechwa antelope drinking from the very water you are gliding through. Follow waterways that were once taken by river Bushman and BaYei people centuries ago or tread mindfully in the tracks of the Okavango Delta’s most celebrated wildlife.
Adrenaline-seeking ventures, beyond the classic safari
More often than not awarding travellers with the rare opportunity to uncover the untamed landscape with very few others, Botswana offers more than your usual safari experience, but rather one that is intimate, remote and exclusive. Promising up-close views of unique wildlife and vegetation, take to the roads, rivers or skies, reveling in the semi-aquatic antelope, intricate network of winding channels, impressive Tiger fish fishing excursions and scenic flights uncovering far-flung inaccessible spaces.
Travel itineraries that give more than they take
What better way to uncover the magic of Botswana than through one of our incredible journeys ideal for solo travellers, small groups and families. Alternatively chat to our expert team of travel specialists and guides to curate your own Botswana adventure focused on your special interests and needs.
TAILORMAKE YOUR STAY
Talk to one of our travel specialists to tailormake your stay to any of our destinations
Explore Botswana with us
From exceptional offers to not-to-be missed tours and experiences, here are our favourite reasons to explore Botswana
Things to know
Everything you need to make your travel dreams a reality
We love helping to make sure your travel dreams come true. In fact, it’s our top priority. With you every step of the way, our expert Africa travel specialists will undoubtedly put your travel mind at ease providing you with all the support you need to plan your unforgettable Botswana journey.
What should I expect on a Botswana safari?
With its remote wildlife areas and vast stretches of sparsely populated land, a Botswana safari tour is a very different experience than a safari elsewhere in Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Impact Review: Botswana
We have over 30 years of experience in caring for the land, wildlife and people of Africa, and making a real and meaningful difference to the continent’s people and wild places.
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Explore responsible travel with us
Wherever we go, we believe in creating meaningful connections with a light footprint. It’s choices like these that set us apart, allowing us to go beyond the expected, caring for the land, people and wildlife. When you choose to travel to Botswana with us, you’re choosing to travel with difference, aligning to our core ethos to leave our world a better place.
Skipper Mareja, Regional Human Resources Manager for &Beyond Botswana, talks about his experiences in tourism, from managing lodges in the Okavango Delta to making a difference in the lives of local communities. Listen to find out more about the many challenges faced by the communities living on the outskirts of one of the world’s best-known natural wonderlands as well as discover some of the incredible community-led projects being put into place to assist them.
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