Botswana is famed for its diverse Reserves, which also encompass National Parks, Game Reserves and Private Concessions. Although Botswana is very much dominated by the extensive and varied Kalahari Desert, it is a surprisingly diverse country.
Botswana Reserves take up some 17% of the landmass, and this figure is set to grow with the change in status of many of the hunting concessions. Botswana is a premier destination for travellers looking for a true African Safari experience – enjoy a pristine environment, and great wildlife. As many of the Camps and Lodges in Botswana are set in private concessions on the edges of the Reserves and Parks, there are fewer visitors, and far less crowding, allowing the wildlife to be more relaxed.
Comparative in size to France or Texas, Botswana stretches from the Chobe River in the North, to the Limpopo River in the East, with the Kalahari forming the Western and Southern borders. Within this unique land is the pristine Okavango – the world’s largest inland Delta, which is also home to the beautiful Moremi Game Reserve.
As Botswana Reserves also include the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park – home to the Savute channel and Linyanti, visits here are also worthwhile. The Chobe National Park is also home to the greatest concentration of elephant on Africa’s extensive continent.
After a visit to one of more of the Botswana Reserves, you might want to add to your Southern African experience. Botswana’s position also makes it easy to visit Victoria Falls, and Hwange National Park.
Botswana Reserves take up some 17% of the landmass, and this figure is set to grow with the change in status of many of the hunting concessions. Botswana is a premier destination for travellers looking for a true African Safari experience – enjoy a pristine environment, and great wildlife. As many of the Camps and Lodges in Botswana are set in private concessions on the edges of the Reserves and Parks, there are fewer visitors, and far less crowding, allowing the wildlife to be more relaxed.
Comparative in size to France or Texas, Botswana stretches from the Chobe River in the North, to the Limpopo River in the East, with the Kalahari forming the Western and Southern borders. Within this unique land is the pristine Okavango – the world’s largest inland Delta, which is also home to the beautiful Moremi Game Reserve.
As Botswana Reserves also include the vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park – home to the Savute channel and Linyanti, visits here are also worthwhile. The Chobe National Park is also home to the greatest concentration of elephant on Africa’s extensive continent.
After a visit to one of more of the Botswana Reserves, you might want to add to your Southern African experience. Botswana’s position also makes it easy to visit Victoria Falls, and Hwange National Park.
More information on the most popular Safari areas is given under the links below......
Safari Suggestions
Botswana Safari options can be incredibly varied - whether with a guide, on an overland or mobile itinerary, or as a 'fly-in', moving from area to area by light aircraft, or even a combination thereof.
The Lodges and Camps in Botswana are surprisingly diverse (both in type and cost!), so it can be a little daunting when trying to plan your Botswana Safari, even if you already have an idea of which areas interest you. We have chosen some sample Botswana Safari itineraries just to give you an idea of what is available, in terms of duration, area, lodges.
At Venture To Africa our itineraries are tailor-made, but the samples give you some reference material. The number of nights in any area can be adjusted, as can the type of accommodation for your Botswana Safari - please feel free to ask for quotes and information for your own Safari, if you have one in mind, or we are happy to work with you in order to plan that memorable Botswana Safari!
We have put together a great selection of Safari options on our Botswana site, to suit all interests and budgets. Click below for more information.
The Lodges and Camps in Botswana are surprisingly diverse (both in type and cost!), so it can be a little daunting when trying to plan your Botswana Safari, even if you already have an idea of which areas interest you. We have chosen some sample Botswana Safari itineraries just to give you an idea of what is available, in terms of duration, area, lodges.
At Venture To Africa our itineraries are tailor-made, but the samples give you some reference material. The number of nights in any area can be adjusted, as can the type of accommodation for your Botswana Safari - please feel free to ask for quotes and information for your own Safari, if you have one in mind, or we are happy to work with you in order to plan that memorable Botswana Safari!
We have put together a great selection of Safari options on our Botswana site, to suit all interests and budgets. Click below for more information.
Accommodation
As it seems to be the most logical, we have divided up the Botswana accommodation options by the main Safari Areas, and this also gives you a good idea of the variety/ type of accommodation that you can expect.
For the Okavango and Moremi, the areas overlap somewhat, and there are some properties which are within the Reserve's boundaries; but the majority, although in the general Okavango area, are set within private concessions. Some of these lodges make use of the Moremi Game Reserve for game drives, but as they also have extensive 'private' space also offer a number of activities in their own concessions.
The Chobe National Park offers an number of diverse areas, the most popular being the northern border (on the Chobe River), and the Savute (alternative spelling Savuti) area, along with the Linyanti. The latter is less well known, but has a unique beauty, and some excellent game viewing.
Although the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is by far the largest reserve area in Botswana, it only houses two lodges, with the rest set in private concessions generally on the northern border. There are also lodges in and bordering the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan Parks (now one reserve area), in areas which contrast very well with the Okavango, and Chobe areas.
We suggest a combination of at least 2 areas for a Botswana trip, if you have the time, as it gives you a lovely contrast in terms of geography and wildlife.
For the Okavango and Moremi, the areas overlap somewhat, and there are some properties which are within the Reserve's boundaries; but the majority, although in the general Okavango area, are set within private concessions. Some of these lodges make use of the Moremi Game Reserve for game drives, but as they also have extensive 'private' space also offer a number of activities in their own concessions.
The Chobe National Park offers an number of diverse areas, the most popular being the northern border (on the Chobe River), and the Savute (alternative spelling Savuti) area, along with the Linyanti. The latter is less well known, but has a unique beauty, and some excellent game viewing.
Although the Central Kalahari Game Reserve is by far the largest reserve area in Botswana, it only houses two lodges, with the rest set in private concessions generally on the northern border. There are also lodges in and bordering the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan Parks (now one reserve area), in areas which contrast very well with the Okavango, and Chobe areas.
We suggest a combination of at least 2 areas for a Botswana trip, if you have the time, as it gives you a lovely contrast in terms of geography and wildlife.
