Destination information
Botswana offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa in the Chobe and Okavango Delta regions. 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.
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.
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
Direct Virgin Atlantic flights depart daily from London Heathrow to Johannesburg and onwards to Maun or Livingstone in Zambia (to access Chobe) with South African Airways or Air Botswana.
flight time
Approx 11 hours to Johannesburg
Approx 1 hour 40 minutes to Maun for Okavango and Kasane
Approx 2 hours 20 Minutes to Livingstone, Zambia for Chobe
flight upgrades
Premium Economy upgrades to Johannesburg available from £365 supplement per person each way. Upper Class upgrades available from £1,569 supplement per person each way.
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Additional info
time difference
GMT +2 hours
currency
Botswana Pula
language
The official language is English
visa requirements
British citizens do not require a visa.
A multiple transit visa is required and must be obtained if accessing Chobe by road from Livingstone (Zambia).