Botswana: water and land
The Delta by mokoro, the north by vehicle, no shared sightings.
Botswana works when the plan is slower: water, a private concession, and camps that do not queue for the same sighting. It is the safari for people who have already been on safari.
We confirm season and party size before we propose nights, because some camps have minimum ages and all of them are small.
Where we go
Private concessions in the Okavango Delta, where water and land camps give two different safaris in one trip; the Linyanti and Savuti for predators; the Makgadikgadi salt pans for meerkats, quad bikes and the largest sky in Africa. Chobe is the riverfront finish if you want elephant in numbers.
How the week runs
Light aircraft hop between camps in under an hour. Days mix game drives with mokoro trips, boat safaris and walking, depending on the camp. Three camps in nine nights is the classic shape. Victoria Falls, an hour's flight away, makes a natural start or end.
Who it suits and when
Couples and small groups who value exclusivity over cost, and anyone who has done one safari and wants something quieter. May to October is dry and the Delta is full; November to April is green, hot and much better value, with newborn animals and spectacular birding.
- Best time
- May to October for the dry season and high water in the Delta. November to April is green, quieter, and better value.
- Suits
- First safaris that need a steady hand · Families with children of mixed ages · Couples who want a camp to themselves
- Also see
- Botswana overview · Safari everywhere
Example journeys
Safari itineraries in Botswana
Where to stay
Stays for safari in Botswana
Okavango water camp
Mokoro at dawn, boats in the afternoon, a deck over the channel.
Good to know
Questions about safari in Botswana
Why is it more expensive than Kenya?
Low-volume tourism by policy. Fewer beds and more wilderness.
Is there a planning fee?
No. The first conversation and the proposal are free. You pay when you accept the plan.
Plan safari in Botswana
A specialist replies within one working day with a first private proposal: stays, pacing, and a guide price. No planning fee for the first conversation.