Botswana’s wild and rugged nature offers an authentic safari experience unlike any other. The country’s untamed beauty and remote national parks make it a true haven for wildlife lovers. Cruise along the Chobe River, where elephants and hippos glide through the waters just steps from your boat, or explore the vast Makgadikgadi salt flats with towering baobab trees standing tall against the endless horizon.
Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Africa, feels like stepping into a living wildlife documentary. Watch herds of elephants graze the marshlands and spot leopards in the tall grass of the open savannah.
Safaris in Botswana allows for immersive encounters with wildlife. As one local said, “In other places, you camp next to wildlife. In Botswana, you camp among them.” The intimacy with nature is unmatched, with animals often wandering right into your campsite.
Botswana is a true safari lover’s paradise, and the raw beauty and proximity to wildlife will leave you in awe.
Ready to experience the wild beauty of Botswana? Your adventure starts here.
Language: Setswana and English.
Currency: Pula; however, the US Dollar is widely used.
Ease of Money Exchange: While bank machines are widely available in cities, they can be unreliable. Often, machines run out of cash, or credit cards are rejected. It is common to try several machines before finding one that works. Carry some cash with you, as many National Parks are cash only.
Be sure to exchange any leftover Botswana’s Pula before leaving, as banks in Canada will not exchange.
Paved roads in large cities such as Kasane.
Outside the cities, roads consist of compact dirt with potholes.
Once inside the National parks, roads often alternated between deep, soft sand, uneven dirt terrain, and narrow areas with heavy brush. 4×4 traction is required.
Tap Water is not safe to drink.
Malaria pills are recommended in certain regions.
Vaccinations: Routine vaccinations (particularly polio) are recommended.
Travel vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Rabies, and Yellow Fever may be recommended. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a country considered at risk for yellow fever transmission
Check with your local travel clinic/healthcare provider before travelling for the most up-to-date and accurate information.
Cruise the iconic Chobe River for a close encounter with hippos, cape buffalos, and elephants.
Gaze at thousand year old giants - ancient Baobab trees, set in the sparkling Makgadikgadi salt flats.
Visit Chobe National Park - a wildlife lover's paradise, where massive herds of elephants roam freely, and lions and leopards stalk the savanna.
