The Soul of the Kalahari
Renowned for its “high value, low impact” tourism model, Botswana offers Africa’s most exclusive, private, and pristine wilderness encounters.
Mokoro Safaris
Glide silently through the Okavango Delta’s crystal channels in a traditional dugout canoe, the ultimate way to see the wild.
Land of Giants
Chobe National Park hosts the highest concentration of elephants in the world, often seen crossing the river in vast herds.
Expert Naturalists
Botswana’s guides are elite scholars of the bush, trained to interpret the delicate signals of the Delta and the Desert.
Lunar Landscapes
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans offer a surreal, shimmering landscape of white crust and ancient baobab trees.
San Culture
Experience the vast silence of the Central Kalahari, home to the black-maned lions and the ancient wisdom of the San people.
True Exclusivity
With vast private concessions, you can witness nature’s drama without another safari vehicle in sight.
Explore the Jewel of Africa
Botswana is a land of dramatic contrasts, where the lush, life-giving waters of the Okavango meet the vast, ancient sands of the Kalahari Desert.
Botswana Fast Facts
Key information for your journey to the world’s most pristine wetland and desert wilderness.
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Entry Visa Required
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Botswana Pula (BWP)
Signature Curations
Select experiences designed for the discerning traveler to the heart of Botswana.
Month-by-month guide for travelling in Botswana
Botswana In January
January is the peak of the summer Green Season. Expect afternoon thunderstorms that turn the Kalahari into a lush grazing paradise. This is prime time for birding and the Zebra migration in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
While the Okavango Delta water levels are low, it is a spectacular time for photography with dramatic skies and clear air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know to prepare for your journey to the jewel of Africa.
Botswana is widely considered one of the safest and most stable countries in Africa. Tourism is highly regulated, and the low-volume model ensures safe, private encounters.
Paradoxically, the Okavango Delta is at its fullest during the dry winter months (June to August) when the floodwaters from the Angolan highlands arrive.
Northern Botswana is a malaria risk zone, particularly during the wetter months. We highly recommend consulting your doctor for prophylaxis before travel.
A Mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe. You sit low in the water while a guide stands at the back, poling you silently through the shallow, lily-covered channels of the Delta.
Because Botswana’s concessions are vast and remote, most travel between camps is conducted via light aircraft “bush flights” from Maun or Kasane.
Botswana intentionally limits the number of tourists in protected areas to preserve the ecosystem and ensure an exclusive, high-quality experience for every guest.
While luxury lodges provide filtered water, we recommend drinking the bottled or treated water provided. Most camp borehole water is safe for bathing.
Tipping is customary but not mandatory. A general guideline is $15 per guest per day for your guide and $10 per day for the general camp staff communal fund.
Yes, many lodges specialize in family travel, though some Mokoro excursions and walking activities have age limits (usually 12+) for safety.
The official currency is the Pula (BWP). However, US Dollars are universally accepted at lodges and by bush pilots for tipping and extras.