what to know
Safari camps and lodges in Botswana offer a range of accommodation options for travelers, from luxurious tented camps to more rustic bush camps.
Key Features:
- Variety of Options: Choose from a wide range of options, including luxury lodges with private plunge pools, tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, and more budget-friendly options.
- Prime Locations: Camps and lodges are strategically located in prime wildlife viewing areas, such as the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Kalahari Desert.
- Expert Guides: Many camps and lodges employ experienced and knowledgeable guides who can share their insights into the local wildlife, culture, and history.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Enjoy comfortable and well-appointed accommodations, with amenities such as comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and private decks.
- Delicious Cuisine: Indulge in delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs, often featuring local and seasonal ingredients.
- Unique Experiences: Many camps offer a variety of activities, such as game drives, walking safaris, mokoro safaris, and cultural experiences.
Choosing the Right Camp or Lodge:
When choosing a camp or lodge, we consider your budget, travel style, and desired level of comfort. Some factors include:
- Location: Choosing a location that aligns with your interests and desired wildlife viewing experiences.
- Accommodation Type: Selecting the type of accommodation that best suits your preferences and budget.
- Activities: Choosing a camp that offers the activities that interest you most, such as game drives, walking safaris, and cultural experiences.
- Service Levels: Consider the level of service and amenities offered by the camp or lodge.
DESERT & DELTA SAFARIS
Key Features:
- Established Reputation: With a long history in the Botswana tourism industry, Desert & Delta Safaris has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality safari experiences.
- Diverse Portfolio: They offer a range of accommodation options, from luxury lodges to more rustic bush camps, catering to various budgets and travel styles.
- Prime Locations: Their properties are strategically located in prime wildlife viewing areas, such as the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Kalahari Desert.
- Focus on Sustainability: Desert & Delta Safaris is committed to responsible tourism practices, minimizing their environmental impact and supporting local communities.
- Experienced Guides: Their team of experienced and knowledgeable guides ensures a memorable and insightful safari experience.
Chobe Game Lodge (2 nights):
- Experience: Expect incredible game viewing with large herds of elephants along the Chobe River. Enjoy thrilling boat cruises, comfortable accommodation with river views, and excellent dining.
- Highlights: Witnessing the elephant gatherings, enjoying sunset cruises, and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of a well-established lodge.
Camp Okavango (2 nights):
- Experience: Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy thrilling game drives, peaceful mokoro safaris, and perhaps even a night drive. Expect a more intimate and adventurous safari experience.
- Highlights: Exploring the intricate waterways of the Delta, experiencing the tranquility of the bush, and potentially encountering a variety of wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles.
Camp Moremi (2 nights):
- Experience: Discover the diverse ecosystems of Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy game drives, possibly a walking safari, and experience the unique beauty of this renowned wildlife sanctuary.
- Highlights: Encountering the Big Five, exploring the varied landscapes, and enjoying a more intimate and exclusive safari experience.
This itinerary offers a balanced mix of luxury and adventure, allowing you to experience the best of Botswana’s wildlife and natural beauty.
This itinerary offers a thrilling safari adventure to Victoria Falls and some of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife areas.
Starting in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe):
- Experience: One of Africa’s greatest rivers, the mighty Zambezi, creating the largest sheet of falling water on earth. As the water hits the narrow depths of the Batoka Gorge beneath, it blasts a cloud of mist skywards, lending the falls their local name ‘mosi-oa-tunya’ (the smoke that thunders). When the Zambezi is its fullest, the mist hangs a permanent raincloud above the falls, showering visitors on even the sunniest of days and visible for miles around.
Chobe River Front:
- Experience: The spectacle of Chobe National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds.
- Enjoy thrilling game drives and unforgettable boat cruises along the Chobe River, witnessing the incredible wildlife along the riverbanks.
- Expect to encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.
Continue to the Okavango Delta:
- Experience: The Okavango Delta is where the wild things are: an immense, waterlogged oasis alive with elephants and birdlife, adrift in the middle of Kalahari sands. The real magic of the Delta lies in its water, trickling through from far away highlands, and spreading across the channels and floodplains.
Conclude in another area of the Okavango Delta:
- Experience: the southern Okavango Delta bordering Moremi Game Reserve. This exclusive and game-rich area offers a mixed habitat comprising of the Gomoti River and its channels, lush riverine forests, scenic big open flood plains interspersed with clusters of palm- treed islands and Acacia and Mopane woodlands.
This itinerary offers a dynamic safari experience, showcasing Victoria Falls and the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Botswana, from the Chobe River Front to the iconic Okavango Delta.
This itinerary offers a thrilling journey through some of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife destinations, showcasing the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe):
- Experience one of Africa’s greatest rivers, the mighty Zambezi, creating the largest sheet of falling water on earth. As the water hits the narrow depths of the Batoka Gorge beneath, it blasts a cloud of mist skywards, lending the falls their local name ‘mosi-oa-tunya’ (the smoke that thunders). When the Zambezi is its fullest, the mist hangs a permanent raincloud above the falls, showering visitors on even the sunniest of days and visible for miles around.
Chobe Riverfront:
- Experience the spectacle of Chobe National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds.
- Enjoy thrilling game drives and unforgettable boat cruises along the Chobe River, witnessing the incredible wildlife along the riverbanks.
- Expect to encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife
Savuti – Chobe National Park:
- Discover the unique and dynamic Savuti region, known for its unpredictable watercourses and fascinating wildlife adaptations.
- Embark on game drives to search for lions, leopards, and other predators.
- Explore the ancient riverbed and witness the unique geological formations.
Moremi Game Reserve:
- Explore the diverse ecosystems of Moremi Game Reserve, including floodplains, woodlands, and savannas.
- Encounter the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffalos) and a variety of other wildlife.
- Enjoy game drives, possibly a walking safari, and experience the unique beauty of this renowned wildlife sanctuary.
Boteti River – Makgadikgadi Pans National Park:
- The Makgadikgadi National Park is where the Okavango Delta finally fades into desert. The Boteti River draws a line in the sand, separating the dry Makgadikgadi from the thirst lands of the Kalahari beyond. This is the ultimate last chance for hundreds of zebras and wildebeest that crowd the water’s edge to quench a desert-drawn thirst..