Bountiful & Beautiful
Botswana
Africa’s most aspirational safari destination
Safe, peaceful & democratic, with a Smart Traveller green stamp of approval, Botswana stands as a pillar of the African community, leading the way with visionary politics, sustainability and conservation. These factors, combined with some of the most pristine wilderness and highest game densities in the world, make it the destination of choice for any aspirational safari-goer.
Botswana is a land of contrasts from the vast Kalahari Desert and salt pans of the Makgadikgadi to the rich oasis of the Okavango Delta. Their ethos towards ‘high cost – low impact’ tourism has pathed the way for a network of private concessions which are home to just a handful of small, intimate safari lodges. All this equates to fewer people in one of the best safari destinations in Africa and near total exclusivity.
You will love
- Diverse wildlife and unparalleled wilderness
- Desert, delta and savanna
- Okavango delta oases
- Stark Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
- Exclusive and exceptional camps
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Botswana’s diverse regions from desert to delta
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Unforgettable experiences in Botswana
Glide through the Delta in a mokoro
Glide through the Delta in a mokoro
The Okavango Delta is the best place in the world to view wildlife from a mokoro. Glide silently through the water, notice the chirrup of frogs, hum of insects on the breeze and get astonishingly close to birds and wildlife.
Join the herd on a horseback safari
Join the herd on a horseback safari
Whether you’re galloping across salt pans or splashing through the Okavango Delta, Botswana has abundant, knowledgeable guides; and well-schooled, responsive horses; making it a dream destination for any horse rider.
Meet the meerkats
Meet the meerkats
Spend time amongst Meerkats in Makgadikgadi Salt Pans as they scurry around you and perhaps even climb on top of your head to gain a better vantage point is a truly unique experience.
Race over the salt pans by quad bike
Race over the salt pans by quad bike
Explore the remote, other worldly landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans which, with their open spaces and barren vistas, are perfect for a high-speed quad-bike adventure.
Fly camp under the stars of the Makgadikgadi
Fly camp under the stars of the Makgadikgadi
These lunar like Makgadikgadi salt pans are a vast, empty, beautiful place to spend a night under the stars. With no dangerous inhabitants and no mosquitos there is nothing to detract from the immense wonder of sleeping under a sk...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Botswana
Duba Plains – Okavango Delta
Little Vumbura – Okavango Delta
San Camp – Makgadikgadi Pans
Sable Alley & Skybeds – Okavango Delta
Camp Kalahari – Makgadikgadi Pans
Macatoo Camp – Okavango Delta
Linyanti Ebony Camp – Linyanti Reserve
Gomoti Plains – Okavango Delta
Okavango Explorers Camp – Okavango Delta
Sitatunga Private Island – Okavango Delta
Duba Explorers – Okavango Delta
Selinda Camp – Selinda Reserve
Zarafa Camp – Selinda Reserve
Zarafa Dhow Suites – Linyanti Reserve
A collection of safaris in Botswana
Botswana: Northern Highlights
Set Departure | Botswana Mobile Camping Safari
A mobile safari is reminiscent of the expeditions undertaken by the early explorers. Each safari is lead by a professional guide who is accompanied by a small convoy of camp staff and the equipment necessary for a self-contained journey through the wilderness. This allows you to access remote wilderness areas within Botswana's national parks and reserves, far beyond the reaches of a morning game drive out of a lodge....Read More
Botswana: Privately Guided Safari
Mobile Safari | Exploratory in nature
Beagle Expeditions is a small, family run outfit offering exploratory style mobile safaris through the wildest reaches of Botswana. With an availability of only 100 days per year, their trips are exclusive and highly sought after. There are no set itineraries and the day’s activities are determined by weather, water, and wildlife movement - a rare way to travel in the modern world....Read More
Botswana’s Rivers, Desert & Delta
Itinerary Inspiration | Pristine Wilderness Contrasts
The very best of Botswana is encapsulated on this safari. As with all the wilderness areas you will immerse yourself in, your accommodation will be exclusive and exceptional. Diversity abounds with the rich variety of wildlife and birdlife, a multitude of landscapes and ways to explore them, along with the opportunity to spend time with the San people, the 'Bushmen of the Kalahari', making this one of the most rewarding safaris to Africa one could ask for....Read More
Okavango Horse Safaris
Set Departure | Botswana
Riding horses in Botswana's jewel of the Kalahari, the Okavango Delta, is an exhilarating experience not only because you are riding horses through Africa's wilderness but because of the wildlife that abounds. Okavango Horse Safaris are the leading riding outfitters in Botswana....Read More
African Horseback Safaris
Set Departure | Macatoo Okavango Delta
Riding with elephant, giraffe or zebra and splashing through the sparkling flood plains contribute to the ultimate African adventure. Qualified guides will share with you their intimate knowledge of the Okavango Delta - the largest inland delta in the world - using the horses to best effect to bring you closer to birds, game and nature....Read More
Botswana: Horse Riding Safari Exploration
Set Departure | Makgadikgadi Pans on horseback
The remote and mysterious Makgadikgadi Pans of Botswana are a place to feel gloriously free and the most perfect ground for an exhilarating riding safari. Head out on horseback with the legendary David Foot to experience the Kalahari from the best seat in the house....Read More
Botswana Mobile Exploration Safari
Mobile Safari | Exploring Botswana's Wilderness
Roger Dugmore is one of the pioneers of African wilderness exploration, having guided safaris for over 30 years. His safaris offer the tradition of the original safari concept in authentic remote wilderness areas. Perfect for families or groups of friends, allow yourself to enjoy a genuine mobile safari that moves to where the wildlife action is and learn from his extensive knowledge of some of the most striking areas in Botswana. Bush camping at its best....Read More
Another wonderful safari by Classic this time to Botswana. Classic seriously live and breathe safaris.
Patricia Hood & Angela Groom
My visit to Botswana was unique - memorable - life-changing.
Jill Barker
Exceptionally enjoyable safari to Botswana. Well organised. Superb camps and abundant wildlife. I would certainly use The Classic Safari Company again and recommend you highly without hesitation!
Tak & Veronica Lee
Our trip to Botswana was out of this world. It was perfect in every regard and we can’t wait to go back. The CSC did wonderfully well. We are absolutely delighted with every aspect of the trip.
Tom & Julie Goudkamp
