Botswana Safaris

Botswana is Africa's most exclusive destination for good reason. Almost 30% of Botswana's land is a protected are and the country's commitment to it's wildlife is unsurpassed. An enduring democracy, conservation minded president and careful considered development, Botswana is home to some of the world's most endangered species of large mammal, such as cheetah, white and black rhinoceros, African wild dog and striking black maned lions. Lucky travellers may also see more unusual species such as the elusive aardvark, brown hyena and aardwolf.

Why Natural World Safaris for your Botswana safari?

Natural World Safaris has a long established pedigree in Africa, starting in 2005 after our CEO and Founder Will Bolsover had spent many years guiding on the continent. We maintain close relationships with our partners on the ground, from lodge owners to frontline conservationists, affording our clients access and opportunities that nobody else can match. When you share with us your interests, we'll match you to in-country specialists and experts for in-depth insights and fascinating campfire conversations.

Wildlife remains our primary focus and we ensure accommodation is carefully selected as the very best places to stay for front-row wildlife spectacles for the time of the year you are travelling. Safari are meticulously planned to be seamless in terms of quality and service, with private transfers available throughout. We want you to experience wild Africa at its very best, listening out at night for the saw-like grunt of a leopard, or the deep bone trembling roar of lions and exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.

How much does Botswana cost?

Botswana has adopted a conservation strategy based on high-end, low-volume tourism, which means it's free of crowds and large resorts; camps and lodges are small and intimate and the wildlife areas truly unspoilt and exclusive. This obviously comes at a price; we recommend a starting price of £7000 per person. If you are looking to stay in some of Botswana's most iconic and best loved camps and lodges you'll need to increase the budget to £15000 per person, while £30000 per person will allow for private transfers and vehicles, and a few extra surprises along the way!

Botswana is an exclusive destination and many of the camps and lodges are situated on private concessions affording the opportunity to the explore in a number of different ways.

You may wish to include the following in your Botswana itinerary:

• Take to the skies by helicopter to appreciate the sheer diversity of the country. We suggest a 60-minute helicopter flight over the remote islands of the northern Okovango Delta.
• Explore the waterways in a mokoro, a traditional wooden, dug-out canoe and glide silently through the Okavango Delta and Linyanti regions for eye-level wildlife encounters.
• Conservation - Learn about conservation work in Botswana with world-renowned researchers. Experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest, the second biggest in Africa Explore the Kalahari on foot alongside authentic Zu/’hoasi Bushmen

Where to stay in Botswana?

As one of the most renowned safari destinations on the African continent, the question of which are the best Botswana safari camps is rather pertinent. This also raises the question of what "best" means: is this the most exclusive, the most scenically located, the best for wildlife-viewing, the best for families, the best for honeymooners. Discover our top 10 places to stay in Botswana.

When to go to Botswana?

The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry season between May and October when game viewing is at its peak and the weather is generally dry and cooler. Wildlife congregates around water sources, making it easier to spot during game drives. The Okavango Delta is at its peak water levels during the dry season, offering excellent opportunities for water-based activities. Read more on when to visit Botswana.