Safari Botswana
Botswana’s Private Game Concessions Guarantee YOU Seclusion and High Wildlife Encounters!
The pristine expanse of bush-veld, flourishing with marauding untamed wildlife is the ideal definition of Botswana. Botswana’s Government has developed Africa’s best tourism models, a model that ensures both the country and its visitors come out on top. The Government receives high revenue profits which are in-turn put towards the country’s infrastructure, while the safari goers receive low density tourist destinations guaranteeing seclusion, intimacy, and high wildlife encounters. There is no rush to get the best view, no noise pollution from other crazy safari goers, only you and the wilderness.
No Noise Pollution… Only You and the Wilderness
Its protection of its vast wilderness area, also known as private concessions, makes for an experience unlike any other safari destination throughout all of Africa. This leaves wildlife sightings to only your vehicle. In Botswana, safari vehicles are permitted to drive off the road in search for game; night game drives and short flights to other camps are usually the norm, giving you the time and energy saved for what you really need it for, HAVING FUN!!
Botswana’s Top Safari Destinations:
Okavango Delta
The Okavango is the world’s largest inland delta. Nowhere on earth is the life giving force of water more apparent than this large delta in Botswana. The Waters of the Okavango River orginate in the highlands of Angola and spill out across 15,000 km², irrigating the Central Kalahari Desert. Although, the area is subject to seasonal flooding, the Delta is open to safaris year round.
Glide Across the Waters Like a Local in a Mokoro
(Tradtional Dug-Out Canoe)!
The Delta is home to large populations of elephant, Cape buffalo, and its variations of plains game, including southern Africa’s large predators and over 400 species of birds! The diversity of wildlife makes the Okavango Delta a high quality gem of top African wildlife destinations!
Chobe National Park
Chobe has the highest density of African elephants in the world, numbering in the tens of thousands! This area is the most diverse of all of Botswana’s parks thanks to the areas four types of ecosystems.
Chobe is Botswana’s First National Park
and Remains One of the Country’s Top Destinations!
Chobe lacks the private concessions of other areas, however, offers easier accessibility for those traveling on a budget. There are great opportunities for boat rides on the Chobe River, giving up-close and personal encounters to elephants, hippos, and crocodiles wallowing in the water!
Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Boasting to be Africa’s most beautiful reserve, Moremi is home to dense concentrations of game during all times of year. 20% of the reserve can be found in the boundaries of the Okavango Delta. The diversity of its habitat is as diverse as the wildlife itself –woodlands, floodplains, reed beds, permanent wetlands, mopane and acacia forests to dry savannas.
With a Diverse Plant and Animal Life It Can Only Mean One Thing…
A Spectacular and Choice Destination!
Large concentrations of elephant, Cape buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, jackal, and the full range of antelope are all found in Moremi! Also the bird life is PROLIFIC! Traveling like a local, in a Mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) is an added extra highlighted bonus!
Central Kalahari National Park
Painted with vast open plains, saltpans, prehistoric riverbeds, sand dunes, and bush velds, the Central Kalahari National Park is the 2nd largest game reserve in the world! For thousands of years the Bushmen have called this area home. Although their lifestyles have changed very little, it was not until recently have they been forced to abandoned their traditional nomadic lifestyles and reside in settlements, many of which are in the southern half of the game reserve. The game reserve is prime viewing of wildlife adapted to the semi-arid climate notorious to the area.
What activities are offered while on safari?
Game Drives in Botswana are like no other found in Africa. The regions of northern Botswana support high densities of diverse game populations, combined with the ability of safari vehicles to leave the beaten path, with few, if any other, vehicles and drives at night make this area the ABSOLUTE BEST destination for a top quality all around original African safari.
Walking Safaris –typically a 2-3 hour journey out into the wild untamed bush, however several day walking safaris can also be arranged. Walking amongst nature, you are with an armed guide (however if you’re looking to live more on the wild side you can opt to venture out with an unarmed guide). You are guaranteed to have great surreal vantage points throughout your walk.
Cultural Safaris are the best opportunity to feel like a local! The Bushman is believed to be the original humans, dating back some 40,000 years! Take a day or 2 to join them on a cultural safari to learn more about these wise peoples, learning their outstanding, always successful tracking skills, and much more!
The Mokoro, or traditional dug-out canoe, is the indigenous’ peoples way of transport in the river and delta areas. They are human powered and give you a unique perspective as you glide along the pristine wild waters of northern Botswana.
What is the ideal season to safari Botswana?
June through October is the best season for all around wildlife viewing. December through March the area is lush, bursting with green life sprouted by the onset of the rains. Many animals have migrated to the area in search of water, and the bird life is prolific.
How much does a safari in Botswana cost?
The demand for Botswana safaris is high, while the supplies and services are low, thus making a safari to Botswana one of the most expensive of all other options. Also, because flying between camps is common, this only adds to the cost. Something to keep in mind: When planning your Botswana safari, the low season can be as much as 60% less than prices in the high season.
What vaccinations are needed to safari Botswana?
No vaccinations are required, however, it is recommended to update routine vaccinations such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT), and poliovirus.
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, and Rabies are highly recommended.
Malaria is prolific across the northern regions of Botswana and antimalarial drugs are highly recommended when traveling to these areas.
It is recommended you consult with your health-care provider at least 4-6 weeks before your scheduled departure to allow time for your vaccinations to take effect and to start taking your malaria prophylaxis.
