Botswana Holidays

Interesting Things To Do In Botswana

Chobe National Park is a must-see on any Botswana holiday, spanning 11,700 km² and home to more than 100,000 elephants. Here you can embark on river cruises, spot prides of lions, and enjoy some of Africa’s most spectacular sunset safaris.

As well as elephants, the park is rich with lions, leopards, zebras and antelopes. Bordering Zimbabwe, Namibia and the Chobe River, this region is perfect for travellers seeking wildlife, boat safaris and classic game drives. For year-round sightings, visitors should also explore the Moremi Game Reserve, known for its permanent water sources that attract big game in every season.

Moremi Game Reserve is also one of only two places in Botswana where rhinos roam freely. With low lodge density, safaris here are intimate and highly personal, offering excellent chances to encounter elephants, buffalo, lions and leopards in their natural habitat.

Makgadikgadi salt pans cover 6,200 square miles of stark beauty and were once part of a lake larger than Switzerland. In the dry season, quad biking to Kubu Island and camping under the stars are unforgettable experiences. During the rainy season, the pans transform into grasslands where wildebeest, zebra and flamingos gather in spectacular migrations.

Okavango Delta is Africa’s largest inland delta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its maze of lagoons, islands and waterways is one of the world’s richest game-viewing environments. Travellers can glide silently through channels in a mokoro canoe, spotting elephants, hippos and abundant birdlife, before watching the waters disappear into the Central Kalahari Desert, homeland of the San Bushmen.

Whichever region you choose to explore, a holiday in Botswana promises remarkable wildlife, dramatic landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime encounters. For tailor-made Botswana trips, contact Africa Travel and let our experts design your perfect safari holiday.