Navigate a pristine wilderness oasis, where emerald delta channels overflow with life and untouched horizons whisper the secrets of the wild.
Botswana is one of Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations. Its high-value, low-volume tourism approach helps protect vast areas of pristine wilderness. It also gives visitors the chance to experience nature without the crowds. If you’re looking for an authentic Botswana safari, expect breathtaking landscapes, exceptional wildlife and a wonderful sense of isolation.
Discover the world-famous Okavango Delta, where crystal-clear channels wind through the wetlands. Glide silently through the waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe, watching hippos and elephants along the way. Head to Chobe National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds and spectacular wildlife encounters. Further south, explore the vast, fascinating salt pans of the Kalahari, where the scenery is as extraordinary as the wildlife.
Okavango Delta
A safari does not have to consist of driving around in a game vehicle, searching for wildlife. In the Okavango Delta, we swapped the game vehicle for a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) and glided quietly down channels, lined with tall reeds, watching elephants wade through the shallows and hippos keeping a watchful eye on us. It is so peaceful until something in the grass moves and we all stop paddling!
One of the best ways to experience the Delta is to climb into a safari vehicle and search for wildlife in the bush, without seeing any other vehicles. The Okavango Delta is wild, beautiful, and totally immersive. Slowly, listen and let the Okavango Delta reveal itself to you.
Chobe National Park
When we first arrived in Chobe we saw hundreds of elephants down by the river. We have spent many hours watching them play in the water, drink, and even bathe. A boat safari is especially good as you are on the water with the wildlife coming and going along the banks of the river. The afternoon light can be spectacular and we have had some great views of the wildlife. Just when you think you have seen enough elephants for the day, another herd appears and you are happy to see them. You are fully immersed in the present moment.
Makgadikgadi Pans
The Makgadikgadi is a huge landscape, as if someone had turned down the volume to minimum. The salt pans are endless and create an impression of space, which is hard to describe. We were driving for hours through the empty space and were surprised when the landscape came to life at the right time of year. The sunsets are huge, the sky endless, and the colors are so beautiful that you can’t help but be silent for a while. It’s a great place to get lost in thought for an afternoon.
The Kalahari
The Kalahari is not as you would imagine a desert to be. Huge red sand dunes, scrub, grasses, and vast skies. Life can be tough in the Kalahari, but it is amazing to see how wildlife and humans have adapted to survive in such a harsh environment. Exploring the Kalahari has been a great experience because it is so much more than searching for wildlife. It is also about the landscape and the people. The meerkats are an amazing sight. Learning about the San people and their way of life, and following the tracks in the sand and listening to their stories, is also very special. The Kalahari at night is also amazing, with the stars appearing brighter than in the city.
