Botswana

Chobe National Park, a 90-minute drive from Victoria Falls, is characterised by The Chobe River and dense woodland. It is renowned for its vast herds of elephants during the dry season, the excellent bird-watching on offer and river safaris. The Savute region is located in the park’s southwest corner and has open landscapes, abundant wildlife and a full cast of predators.

The contrasting Kalahari Desert covers the central and southwestern regions of Botswana. Lying southeast of the Delta and Chobe, within this semi-arid savannah is the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. A dry, salty crust most of the year, from January to March the pans flood, creating a haven for wildlife. Grasses spring to life and a huge migration of zebra and wildebeest takes place, accompanied by nesting flamingos – producing one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles. The Central Kalahari Reserve is also home to the San Bushmen who for many thousands of years have followed a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta in northern Botswana. Its grassy plains flood seasonally, becoming a lush animal habitat. This tranquil region offers a unique safari experience on the water with a focus on birds, smaller reptiles such as the painted reed frog, and crocodiles and hippos. On the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve is surprisingly diverse, offering both 4×4 game drives and water-based activities.

Important: Minors travelling through Botswana’s borders will be required to produce certified copies of unabridged birth certificates in addition to their passport. In the event that one parent is not travelling with the child, the other parent’s affidavit consenting to such travel should be presented. However, an affidavit will not be required if the father’s name does not appear on the child’s birth certificate.

Please note Botswana is malarial.