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Botswana offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa in the Chobe and Okavango Delta regions.

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With so much to see and do in Botswana, holidays in this beautiful country have so much to offer. Botswana hotels boast excellent facilities and services and range from 3V to 4.5V ratings. With Chobe National Park right on your doorstep you can experience this breathtaking game reserve, whether you’re camping under the stars in a luxury tent or staying in one of our beautiful hotels. The other excellent wildlife watching spot in Botswana is the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world and a bird watchers paradise during the summer months when it witnesses over 600 species of bird.

Sightseeing ideasSightseeing 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 thereGetting 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 infoAdditional 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 VisitBest 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.

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