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Botswana

Botswana

Botswana lies immediately to the north of South Africa, is bordered on the north and west by Namibia, on the north and east by Zimbabwe, and is connected by a narrow strip of land on the northern border to Zambia. In the country’s northwest, the Okavango River empties into the Kalahari sands, creating the largest inland river delta in the world. While the Okavango Delta is home to relatively few large game animals in comparison to other areas of Botswana, its clear waters and myriad small islands are home to an astounding variety of birds, plants, and smaller species of animals.

Nearby is Chobe National Park, a beautiful grassland reserve that has gained international fame for its abundant elephant population. Southeast of Chobe are Botswana's enormous Makgadikgadi salt pans, home to large herds of blue wildebeest, several antelope species, and those international lovers of salt pans, flamingos. Almost the entire remaining portion of the country is covered by the Kalahari Desert – a varied environment of sand, savanna, and grassland. Although this area of Botswana is only sparsely inhabited by humans, it is one of the richest wildlife regions in all of Africa. Botswana's two largest parks, the Central Kalahari Game reserve and Gemsbok National Park, are found in this region. 

Botswana

Locations

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Botswana is home to the largest inland delta in the world. Game abounds year-round in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Camps in these areas are classified as: land camps – where safaris are undertaken in open 4x4 vehicles; water camps – where activities are centered on boating and mekoro trips; or combination camps - where you can experience the best of both safari styles (subject to water levels which are seasonal).

Sample Itineraries

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Belmond Safari

Belmond Safari

Luxurious African escape with cultural flare.
Cape Town; Greater Chobe National Park; Okavango Delta
Bespoke Southern Africa

Bespoke Southern Africa

An extraordinary journey of bespoke experiences and accommodations.
Cape Town; Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve; Johannesburg; Selinda Reserve; Linyanti; Okavango Delta
Classic Southern Africa

Classic Southern Africa

Discover the diverse peoples and wildlife of Southern Africa.
Cape Town; Okavango Delta; Greater Chobe National Park; Livingstone
Classic Southern Africa In-Style

Classic Southern Africa In-Style

Discover the diverse peoples and wildlife of Southern Africa.
Cape Town; Okavango Delta; Linyanti; Livingstone
Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

The safari of a lifetime.
Johannesburg; Sabi Sand Game Reserve; Victoria Falls; Linyanti; Okavango Delta
Zimbabwe and Botswana In-Style

Zimbabwe and Botswana In-Style

Explore some of the iconic sights in Zimbabwe and Botswana.
Hwange National Park; Victoria Falls; Linyanti; Okavango Delta