Botswana’s distinctive natural environment is reflected in its varied forest reserves, ancient wildlife corridors, private concessions, and wild waterways. From the islands of the Okavango delta to the elephants of Chobe National Park, the biodiversity of the Khwai  and the white vastness of the Makgadigadi Pans – Botswana offers a range of safari experiences.

The most popular Botswana safari destinations are the Okavango, Chobe and Moremi National Parks, which all offer astonishing wildlife viewing all year round. The Big Five are found in high numbers throughout the country, and Botswana is home to the biggest elephant population anywhere in the world, estimated at over 130,000. Here, you can find about 550 types of birds, including the African fish eagle and the Cape Vulture. The Cape Vulture is an endangered species that is fully protected in Botswana. With its exclusive and remote African safari options, Botswana is one of the continent’s premier wilderness and safari locations. No wonder it continuously ranks as one of the must-visit destinations for travellers across the world.

The ideal time for your Botswana safari varies based on your preferred activities and interests. Botswana is a year-round destination, with three main seasons characterized by distinct weather patterns.

Green Season: November to March
Shoulder Season: April to May
Dry Season (Peak): June to October

Highlights of a Safari to Botswana

A Botswana offers travelers the opportunity to experience a magical African adventure as this landlocked country is home to many natural wonders, landscapes and iconic animals. From the vast Kalahari Desert and Okavango Delta to the wildlife of Chobe, Moremi, and Khwai River, this wonderful part of the world invites curiosity and discovery.

The Okavango Delta in Botswana is an ecological area of meandering waterways surrounded by the Kalahari. These distinct ecosystems support a wide variety of plants and animals. Filled with wetlands, forests, floodplains, and open grasslands, Moremi Game Reserve is one of Africa’s most beautiful conservation areas and a perfect stop on your Botswana safari.

Chobe National Park is known as ‘the Land of Giants’ due to its large elephant population. And between Chobe and the Delta lies the Khwai River, a scenic area with many different species of wildlife.

Spread across the rest of the landscape are special wildlife havens such as Mashatu Game Reserve, renowned for its impressive baobab trees; the Tuli Block, where you can find rare black-maned lions; Linyanti Game Reserve, one of the best places to see wild dogs; and the Caprivi region, which is filled with the life-giving waters of the Linyanti, Chobe, Cuando and Zambezi Rivers.

Best Time to Travel

Green Season in Botswana

The green safari season in Botswana, which is the summer season, stretches from November to March, with hot and humid weather and countless thunderstorms. These thunderstorms are a spectacular Botswana experience as they transform the dry landscape into a green oasis. For enthusiastic birders, there is no better time to travel than during the Botswana green season. Birders will be delighted to see many birds nesting and migrating to these green areas. If you have always wanted to glide through the Botswana delta waterways in a Mokoro, the best time to book your Botswana safari is during this season.

Shoulder Season in Botswana

Choose a mid-season break to Botswana between April and May if you prefer milder daytime and cooler nighttime temperatures. During this season, the rains have largely dissipated, driving the wildlife to certain water sources and making game viewing an exciting experience.

Dry Season in Botswana

For the ultimate wildlife experience, plan your Botswana holiday safari during the dry season between June and October. The Botswana bush thins out extensively, allowing for exceptional game viewing and easy spotting of elephants, buffalo, and predators like lions and wild dogs. The Okavango River is in full flood, and animals congregate in great numbers, making it a photographer’s dream on a Botswana safari.

Kenya safari offers a multitude of opportunities for exploration and excitement, thanks to the country’s diverse landscapes, wildlife-rich plains, and fascinating coastal regions. Kenya is home to some of the world’s best unfenced national parks and game reserves with some of Africa’s finest flora and fauna. At the top of the list for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience in Kenya is the Great Migration in the Masai Mara. This continuous movement of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other plains game in search of food and water is unlike any spectacle in the world. Different parts of the migration can be observed at various times of the year, but the most dramatic and well-known part of the migration, where large herds cross the Mara River in the Masai Mara, typically takes place from around July to October. This, in turn, guarantees amazing sightings of predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Discover the best of Kenya by Amboseli National park renowned for its beautiful views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania and its large elephant herds. Kenya’s northern reserves, like Mount Kenya National Park and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, offer opportunities to observe unusual Kenya wildlife such as gerenuk, beisa oryx, and the Somali ostrich. There are also more than enough opportunities to experience the cultural side of life in Kenya, including getting to know more about the lifestyle and traditions of the Masai and Samburu tribes. For a perfect bush and beach holiday, choose Kenya for the safari of a lifetime.