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.
From December to March every year, Botswana’s migratory birds arrive en masse. Together with your expert birding guide, you’ll travel through Botswana’s great floodplains of Chobe and into the miombo & mopane woodlands of the hinterland areas. We’ll travel across the Okavango wetlands for wading species and the aquatic birds of the Panhandle region of the delta, and finish in the outskirts of the Kalahari & Makgadikgadi. This itinerary promises to deliver not just the best opportunity for spotting the key species of the region but also stunning scenery and some of Botswana’s most spectacular game-viewing.
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 through some of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife areas.
Starting in the Boteti River region:
- Experience: Explore the Boteti River, a vital water source for wildlife, and witness the diverse ecosystems of the area. Expect to encounter elephants, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.
- Highlights: Enjoy game drives along the riverbed, visit local villages to learn about the culture and traditions of the area, and perhaps even experience a walking safari.
Continuing to Savuti:
- Experience: Discover the unique Savuti Channel, known for its unpredictable water flow and dramatic landscapes. Witness the incredible adaptations of wildlife to this challenging environment.
- Highlights: Encountering large predators like lions and leopards, exploring the unique geological formations of the Savuti, and experiencing the dynamic nature of the ecosystem.
Conclude in Chobe National Park:
- Experience: Witness the spectacle of Chobe National Park, renowned for its vast herds of elephants. Enjoy thrilling game drives, exciting boat cruises on the Chobe River, and the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife.
- Highlights: Observing the elephant herds, experiencing a thrilling boat cruise, and enjoying the diverse ecosystems of the park.
This itinerary offers a dynamic safari experience, showcasing the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Botswana, from the Boteti River to the iconic Chobe National Park.
This itinerary offers a thrilling journey through some of Botswana’s most iconic wildlife destinations, showcasing the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
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:
- 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.
Okavango Delta:
- Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the Okavango Delta.
- Enjoy thrilling game drives, peaceful mokoro safaris, and perhaps even a night drive.
- Encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife.
- Experience the magic of the Delta’s waterways and witness the intricate interplay of water and wildlife.
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.
KWANDO SAFARIS
Each of Kwando’s spectacular camps are set in unique and diverse wildlife destinations. The Kwara Reserve in the Okavango Delta is 175,000 hectares while the Kwando Reserve in the greater Kwando-Linyanti region spans 232,000 hectares (that’s 30 times the size of Manhattan!) and only has only two camps as well. Our Tau Pan camp is just one of two camps within the vast expanse of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, while we are the only camp within Nxai Pan National Park, with the best access to the magnificent Baines’ Baobabs.
