Best of Botswana

A luxury lodge safari using small, intimate camps and lodges of the highest standard and linking the falls to the wildlife of Northern Botswana. This suggested itinerary can be done in reverse and is made on a tailor made basis, meaning you can pick any dates to suit you and add in or take out nights to suit - contact us for further quotes and amendments.

Ten nights to see the best areas of Botswana including a variety of habitats from the water worlds of the Okanvango and mokoro rides in the still channels and lagoons, to the vast open plains around the Chobe and Linyanti areas with their huge herds of elephants and buffalo. The camps are of a very high standard with excellent guiding and attention to detail.

Tailor made at any time.

Information

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Included

Accommodation, meals, game viewing activities, local activities at Tongabezi, airport and airstrip transfers, light aircraft journeys between camps, laundry, most drinks.

Not included

International flights, visas, insurance, premium drinks and champagne.

Is it for you?

Ideal for honeymoons or those seeking comfort with their wilderness experience.

Best time

Any time - peak Delta floods are usually July - August and best time for elephants in Chobe are around Sept - Oct. Hottest time Octover - December. Green season Jan - March, best for birding.

Getting there

International flights are via Johannesburg into Livingstone and out of Maun, from £700 plus taxes depending on time of year.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Rain
- 19
- 33
- Feb
- Rain
- 19
- 33
- Mar
- Cloudy
- 18
- 31
- Apr
- Sunny
- 15
- 31
- May
- Sunny
- 10
- 28
- Jun
- Sunny
- 0
- 25
- Jul
- Sunny
- 0
- 25
- Aug
- Sunny
- 0
- 29
- Sep
- Sunny
- 14
- 32
- Oct
- Sunny
- 19
- 40
- Nov
- Rain
- 19
- 35
- Dec
- Rain
- 19
- 32

Luxury camps and lodges - some of Africa's finest.
Great guiding and game viewing
Variety of landscapes

Itinerary

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Duration: 10 nights

Start in Livingstone, end in Maun (can be run in reverse)

Day 1 You will be met on arrival at Livingstone airport and transfer to your luxury lodge on the banks of the Zambezi. Relax and settle into your comfortable and unique house for two nights.

Day 2 A range of activities are included at Tongabezi, such as visiting Victoria Falls, local canoe trails, walks, village visits, etc.

Day 3 You will transfer by road to Botswana (about 1.5 hrs) and enjoy two nights at Chobe Chilwero, a luxury lodge on the edge of Chobe National Park. Game viewing and boat cruise here.

Day 4 Game viewing in Chobe by vehicle and boat. Optional extra spa treatments or fishing.

Day 5 You will transfer by light aircraft from Kasane west to the Linyanti swamps and floodplains area for two nights at the luxury Selinda Camp. The wildlife around here is prolific and includes a good chance of seeing the rare African Wild Dogs.

Day 6 Game viewing from Selinda Camp.

Day 7 Light aircraft transfer south to Little Kwara, a rustic luxury camp on the side of a lagoon just north of the Moremi area, in the Kwando private concession. Game viewing here includes drives, walks and boating.

Day 8 Game viewing in the Kwara area and enjoy Mokoro canoe rides.

Day 9 Light aircraft transfer to your last luxury camp for two nights, Baines Camp. This lovely camp is on the edge of a lagoon area and set on stilts, having the unique chance to have your bed wheeled out onto the deck and sleep under the stars!

Day 10 Game viewing from Baines Camp in the Okavango area.

Day 11 Morning game viewing activity then light aircraft transfer back to Maun where you will be dropped at the airport for your onward arrangements.

Pricing guidelines for Botswana

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £700 to £1000 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Botswana combines well with Zambia and South Africa.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week small group mobile camping safariBetween £2000 and £2500
10 day tailor made safari in mid or high season in small, very good lodgesBetween £2500 and £5000
1 week ‘green season’ safariBetween £1300 and £2000

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