BOTSWANA
Wild. Elemental. Untouched.
“Drifting by mokoro through the Okavango, past elephants at dusk and lions across the floodplain, I slept beneath endless stars to the hum of the wild—eternal, untamed, intoxicating.”
—AMANDA KAM, FOUNDER
Botswana’s Iconic Landscapes
Okavango Delta
A shifting water world, where wildlife thrives in a seasonal oasis.
Chobe National Park
Home to Africa’s largest elephant herds, best explored by boat safaris.
Moremi Game Reserve
A lush Big Five destination with pristine floodplains and thriving wildlife.
Makgadikgadi Pans
An endless salt flat, where meerkats roam and quad biking adventures begin.
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
A private, predator-rich reserve, offering exclusive game viewing.
Central Kalahari Reserve
A vast desert wilderness, where black-maned lions rule and ancient San Bushmen traditions endure.
Botswana’s Luxury Lodging
Wilderness Mombo Camp
Located in the Okavango Delta, this ultra-luxurious tented camp offers unparalleled game viewing and Big Five encounters.
Duba Plains Camp
Situated in the Okavango Delta, a private concession with lion & buffalo interactions.
King’s Pool
Based in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, a secluded riverside retreat with luxury suites overlooking a bustling elephant corridor
Zarafa Camp
In the Selinda Reserve, an exclusive safari hideaway with just four tented suites, personalized luxury, and abundant wildlife.
Jack’s Camp
In the Makgadikgadi Pans, a 1940s-style oasis on salt flats, where quad biking & meerkat encounters redefine the safari experience.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
In the Moremi Game Reserve, premier Big Five lodge on Chief’s Island, blending exceptional service with breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Itinerary Inspiration
The Classic Botswana Safari
Highlights: Okavango mokoro rides, Moremi game drives, Linyanti elephants and predators, Makgadikgadi quad biking + meerkats.
Day 1 – Arrive in Johannesburg + connect to Maun; overnight at a luxury lodge in Maun.
Day 2–3 – Okavango Delta: Mokoro rides, birdlife + island walks; stay at Wilderness Vumbura Plains or similar.
Day 4–5 – Moremi: Big cat tracking + game drives; stay at Mombo Camp or similar.
Day 6–7 – Linyanti: Elephant herds, river cruises + predator action; stay at King’s Pool or similar.
Day 8–9 – Makgadikgadi: Quad biking, meerkats + stargazing; stay at Jack’s Camp or similar.
Day 10 – Depart from Maun via Johannesburg.
For the Honeymooners
Highlights: Private bush dinners beneath the stars, plunge pool suites with sweeping views, and golden-hour game drives with champagne toasts across the savanna
Day 1 – Arrive in Johannesburg + connect to Maun
Day 2–3 – Okavango Delta: Mokoro rides, couples’ sundowners + starlit bush dinners
Day 4–5 – Moremi: Game drives, plunge pool relaxation + private spa treatments
Day 6–7 – Linyanti: Remote safari drives + romantic lantern-lit evenings
Day 8 – Depart from Maun via Johannesburg
For the Family
Highlights: Family lodges, Delta mokoro rides, meerkats, San Bushmen walks + Chobe river safaris.
Day 1 – Arrive in Johannesburg + connect to Maun; overnight at a family-friendly lodge in Maun.
Day 2–4 – Okavango Delta: Family game drives, mokoro rides + bush skills for kids; stay at Sanctuary Chief’s Camp or similar.
Day 5–6 – Makgadikgadi Pans: Quad biking, meerkat visits + San Bushmen walk; stay at Jack’s Camp or similar.
Day 7–9 – Chobe/Linyanti: River cruises, Big Five game drives + family downtime; stay at King’s Pool or similar.
Day 10 – Depart from Kasane via Johannesburg.
For the Adventurers
Highlights: Mokoro canoe safaris through pristine floodplains, helicopter flights over the Delta’s winding waterways, quad biking across salt pans, & stargazing beneath the vast desert sky
Day 1 – Arrive in Johannesburg + connect to Maun
Day 2–4 – Okavango Delta: Mokoro safaris, bush walks + helicopter scenic flight
Day 5–6 – Linyanti: Off-road game drives, predator tracking + sundowner river cruises
Day 7–9 – Makgadikgadi Pans: Quad biking, meerkat encounters + desert stargazing
Day 10 – Depart from Maun via Johannesburg
BOTSWANA AT A GLANCE
Botswana is spectacular year-round, but May to October offers the best conditions for luxury safaris, dramatic game viewing, and flood-driven Delta exploration.
Safari Season: May–October
○ 79°F / 26°C | Dry, ideal for wildlife concentrationsDelta Flood Season: June–August
○ 75°F / 24°C | High water levels, perfect for mokoro safarisGreen Season: November–April
○ 88°F / 31°C | Lush landscapes + excellent birding
Capital: Gaborone
Language: English (official) + Setswana
Currency: BWP (Botswana Pula)
National Animal: Zebra
Entry: Visa-free or e-visa for most nationalities
Vaccination: Yellow Fever vaccine required if arriving from/transiting through a risk country
Getting Around: Light aircraft transfers or private 4x4
Time Zone: GMT+2
Plugs: Type D/G, 230V
