botswana
The world's greatest delta
Location Highlights
Okavango Delta: The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s most unique and spectacular wilderness areas. Its vast network of waterways and wetlands is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. Travelers can explore this magical destination on a Mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe, and glide through the reeds in silence, observing the abundant wildlife up close. The best time to travel to Botswana is May – September when game viewing is at its peak due to the dry season approaching and animals concentrating on water sources.
Chobe: Famous for some of the best elephant and lion interactions Africa has to offer while enjoying river and savannah game viewing. This pristine ecosystem offers a truly authentic safari adventure.
Savuti: In the heart of Chobe National Park is a remote and rugged destination that promises an authentic African safari experience away from the crowds & chaos. Witness lions, leopards, elephants, and hyenas amidst dramatic landscapes that include savannah plains, sand dunes, and rocky outcrops.
Central Kalahari: Explore the expansive desert landscape, home to the second largest dunes in the world, along with an abundance of desert-adapted wildlife. This park is rich in history, and home to the San Bushmen.
The Kalahari
The Kalahari is a semi arid, sandy savannah full of beautiful and diverse wildlife. It extends across 3 countries (South Africa, Namibia and Botswana) and covers 900 000 square kilometres. The Kalahari is home to the San, an indigenous people that have lived there for more than 20 000 years – a cultural tour is a must when visiting. The San are some of the world’s finest trackers and have a deep and intimate knowledge of nature and herbalism. The Kalahari is another Big 5 eden and is famous for it’s large Black Maned Lions, but perhaps even more famous in the Kalahari are the Little 5 and the more unique inhabitants like aardvark and caracal. The Kalahari is a photographic elysium that has magical sunsets and star littered nights. It’s home to some beautiful lodges like Tswalu (South Africa) and Kalahari Plains (Botswana) where activities like horse back safaris and sleep outs can be enjoyed throughout the year.
The Okavango Delta & Surrounding Parks
Botswana is a country known for its incredible wildlife and eco-tourism, and nowhere is that more evident than in the Okavango Delta and the surrounding parks. The Okavango Delta is a seasonal wetland that sits amidst the surrounding desert, and it’s one of the most unique natural wonders on the planet. It’s made up of approximately 15,000 channels, islands, and lagoons, all of which are surrounded by an incredibly diverse array of wildlife.
The Delta is fed by water from neighbouring Angola, with water traveling nearly 1000 kilometers. This water creates a lush, verdant environment that is unlike anything else in the region. The flat topography of the Delta means that the landscape is constantly changing, with new islands and channels forming each year.
For adrenaline seekers, an exhilarating experience is a helicopter ride offering a bird’s eye view of the delta’s stunning landscapes, showcasing its intricate network of waterways and channels.
One of the most remarkable things about the Okavango Delta is its incredible diversity of wildlife. Home to a wide variety of large and small game, the Delta is a birding paradise, with over 400 species of birds found within its borders.
Beyond the Okavango Delta, there are several other parks that are well worth a visit.
Chobe National Park is perhaps the most famous of these, and it is home to some of the largest elephant herds in the world. Visitors to Chobe can also expect to see lions, leopards, buffalo, and a wide variety of antelope species. Interesting fact: Chobe National Park is famous for its large population of Kalahari elephants, estimated to be around 50,000, making them the largest known herd of elephants. They migrate over 200 kilometers during the rainy season, and in the dry season, they can be found near the Chobe and Linyanti Rivers.
Savuti National Park is known for its incredible wildlife sightings of large lion prides and spotted hyena populations. Guided game drives and walking safaris will elevate your experience in this pristine wilderness. Savuti’s raw and unadulterated attractions make it a hidden gem, perfect for adventurous explorers craving an unforgettable safari experience.
Linyati is home to a wide variety of bird species and creates a feeling of luxury amongst the wild at its lodges. While Selinda is a private reserve that offers a more intimate and exclusive safari experience.
And the Central Kalahari is different to them all. It provides a truly unique and breathtakingly beautiful experience. The region is also covered with extensive savannahs and rolling grasslands, which makes wildlife particularly dynamic in this section of the park.
