Botswana offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa in the Chobe and Okavango Delta regions.
In a nutshell
Chobe National Park has one of the greatest concentrations of game in Africa, and it offers an amazing safari experience. The most extraordinary thing about Chobe is the elephant population.
The other great wildlife-watching spot in Botswana is the Okavango Delta, the 'river that never finds the sea'. It's the world's largest inland delta, where instead of flowing into the ocean, the annual flood of freshwater flows inland and is home to vast numbers of game, bird and fish.
Sightseeing ideas
- Game drives in the Chobe National Park
- Game view by boat
- Visit the Okavango Delta - the world's largest inland delta
- Walking safaris
- Mekoro rides along the delta
Getting there
Flight Details - Virgin Atlantic flight to Johannesburg and an onward connection on Air Botswana to Maun (MUB) for the Okavango and Kasane (BBK) or Livingstone, Zambia (LVI) for Chobe.
Flying Time - 11 hours to Johannesburg. Onward connection to Maun 1 hour 40 min. Onward connection to Kasane 2 hours 20 min.
Flight Upgrades - Premium Economy to Johannesburg available from £295 supplement per person each way.
Additional info
Time - GMT +2 hours
Currency - Botswana Pula
Visa Requirements - British citizens do not require a visa. A multiple transit visa is required and must be obtained upon arrival into Zambia (approx US$45, payable locally), if accessing Chobe by road from Livingstone (Zambia).
Language - The official language is English.
Best Time to Visit
- Botswana offers exceptional wildlife and game viewing all year round.
- Birding season is from Nov-Mar when the Okavango Delta is home to the many migratory birds during their breeding season.
- Botanical season is from Dec-May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower.