Botswana is quintessential safari wilderness. A vast empty country of wetlands, savannah, desert and salt pans make Botswana an ideal safari holiday destination if you want to see wildlife in a variety of different habitats. Nearly three quarters of the country is covered by the magnificent Kalahari Desert, while in the north lies the Okavango Delta, the largest wetland delta in the world, and the Chobe National Park, famous for its huge herds of game, especially elephant.

The most popular safari areas in Botswana are: the Okavango Delta, where we recommend both a dry-land and a wet-delta game-viewing experience; Chobe National Park particularly good for elephants; and the Kalahari for a San Bushman and desert experience. The best way to see the highlights of Botswana is to visit a combination of areas, depending on your interests. Most of the game rich areas in Botswana have been split up into private concessions and then leased to different operators to run as low impact and volume, high end tourist spots. The benefits of these concessions guarantees you an almost completely private safari.

The Okavango Delta is Botswana’s most popular destination for safari holidays. Moremi and the Khwai Concession as well as the central Okavanago are our recommendations for fully immersing yourself in the Okavango and are featured in most of our Botswana holiday ideas. There are also excellent opportunities for adventure, horseback and walking safaris.