Blessed with some of the greatest natural spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of the most exquisite safari destinations in Africa. It is perhaps the most beautiful region for seeing predators and big game in droves that you can follow during exclusive game drives, mokoro tours, hiking safaris and boat trips. Botswana beckons!
labyrinth of lagoons
To the north, the Okavango Deltabeckons , a labyrinth of lagoons covered with water lilies, islets with palm trees and bird-rich marshes; a world-class attraction, named after the river that meanders here.
Four of the Big Five
In the eastern part, the Moremi game reserve live rare animals like wild dogs and marsh antelopes but also four of the ‘big five’. That foursome – lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant – can also be found at the nearby ChobeWildlife Park, named after Botswana’s other great river and known for its safari cruises.
Salt pans and zebras
In the southernmost tip of the delta are the salt pans of Makgadigadi and Nxai that become white in the rainy season. This is the only place in southern Africa where you can see itinerant wildebeest and zebras in spring!
petroglyphs
In addition, Botswana is known for one of the largest collections of petroglyphs in the world. They are tucked away in the Tsodilo hills on the edge of the Kalahari, the semi-desert that covers much of the country.
top-level guides and lodges
It’s not just the awe-inspiring nature botswana is known for. You will be accompanied by the best guides on the continent and the accommodations are top-level. Small-scale unique lodges in the middle of nature where service and hospitality are self-evident.
Koro Island
One of our favorites is Koro Island Camp,where you stay on a small private island in the Limpopo River in the Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve. The exclusive, very secluded tented camp has exclusive access to a more than 6,000-acre wildlife area; immerse yourself in elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas and an unprecedentedly rich bird life. Where the world can’t find you…
