Things to do in Botswana

Glide silently over the Khwai River on a traditional mokoro, just centimetres above the water’s surface. Poled along by a skilled local guide, this aquatic safari in a dugout canoe navigates through papyrus-lined channels, offering an intimate, eco-friendly way to discover the wildlife and vegetation of this unique ecosystem without disturbing it. The gentle swaying […]

Set out on a thrilling game drive through the legendary Savute Channel, deep in the heart of Chobe National Park, where wildlife encounters are anything but ordinary. This rugged, ever-changing landscape attracts impressive gatherings of animals and is especially famed for Africa’s largest elephant population and high conentrations of predators. Venture out for 2 to […]

Step into the heart of Khwai Village on a guided cultural visit that brings local life into focus. This engaging experience introduces you to community traditions, values, and everyday rhythms, starting at the kgotla. This is the village’s traditional meeting place, where stories of Khwai’s past and present will be shared. A little over 400 […]

Embark on a guided game drive through the Khwai Concession, where expert guides lead you deep into wildlife-rich grasslands, flood plains and mopane forests in search of unforgettable sightings. From bathing elephants and watchful hippos to elusive leopards, wild dogs, roaming lion prides and over 500 bird species, every drive unfolds differently. And as the […]

Two hours in a village shows you how life runs along the Boteti River…not from a distance, but right in the middle of it! A guide takes you through a community just outside Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where you meet people who still follow Botswana traditions in their daily work. You walk between homes and […]

Set off at 6 AM, after an early breakfast, for the Savuti Marsh Excursion: a six-hour journey into the remote western reaches of Chobe National Park. The excursion includes some scenic stops – including tea or coffee and refreshments – for instance at the iconic Cathedral of Baobabs, a picture-perfect setting. Guided by experts who […]

A sleep-out on the Makgadikgadi Pans is stargazing on a whole different level. After a proper 3-hour off-road adventure, you arrive at your “star bed” in the middle of nowhere; elevated above the pans, with nothing between you and the universe but a mosquito net. As night falls, silence takes over and the sky explodes […]

Nata is a strategic stopover in northeastern Botswana, widely known for its proximity to the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans, but its headline act is the community-run Nata Bird Sanctuary: a 230-square-kilometre haven for birdlife set along the northeastern edge of Sua (or Sowa) Pan. It’s one of the few places in Africa where flamingos breed […]

You set out in an open 4×4 for a three-hour game drive in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which covers almost 4,000 square kilometres along the Boteti River. This part of the park does not include the large salt pans themselves; those lie in the wider Makgadikgadi area, which stretches to more than 16,000 square kilometres. […]

Game drives in Moremi Game Reserves unfold across a landscape where water and wilderness are in constant conversation. One moment you’re crossing open grasslands dotted with antelope, the next you’re weaving between lagoons and palm-fringed islands, where elephants splash and hippos barely bother to move aside. It’s this ever-changing mix of dry land and waterways […]

A boat cruise on the Chobe River offers one of the most rewarding ways to experience Chobe National Park’s extraordinary wildlife. Drifting quietly along the water, you’ll enjoy close-up views of elephants as they drink, bathe and swim between the riverbanks and islands, often in impressive numbers. Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and a rich variety of […]

The River Song drifts along the Zambezi near Victoria Falls for 2 to 2.5 hours as the sky shifts from gold to deep pink. Cold hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, premium drinks, beers, juice, and soft drinks are served throughout. Watch the banks for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birds as the light fades. The staff keeps everything […]

A game drive in the Okavango Delta is a front-row seat to a landscape that constantly reinvents itself. One moment you’re moving through open savannah dotted with antelope, the next you’re weaving past waterways and mopane woodland, with elephants appearing as if from nowhere. Mornings start early (and yes, it’s worth it) when the air […]

The Victoria Falls tour lasts 2 to 2.5 hours and takes you through the rainforest created by the falls’ constant spray. You follow paths to several viewpoints, watching water drop 108 metres into the gorge while feeling mist spread across the forest. Your guide explains the history of the falls, points out local plants, birds, […]

A motorboat safari reveals a different side of the Moremi Game Reserve; one where the water, rather than the wheels, leads the way. Glide through the winding channels and open lagoons of the Okavango Delta, as Moremi covers part of this area, which is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Settle into a comfortable […]