2025 Botswana Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

More exclusive than Tanzania, more luxurious than Kenya, Botswana is the pinnacle of African safari experiences. While Tanzania and Kenya are globally renowned, only 1% of the world knows about this hidden gem, which once topped Lonely Planet's recommendation list: Botswana 🇧🇼 Whether or not you’ve been moved by East Africa’s wildlife, Botswana will offer you a fresh, multidimensional perspective on Southern Africa 🐘 ‼️ New Launch: Botswana Okavango In-Depth Tour Experience the land, water, and sky with fresh adventures every day 👇🏻 ✨ Chobe National Park game drives: Traverse through herds of elephants and get up close to the serene birdlife, hippos, and other animals along the Chobe River. ✨ Traditional mokoro canoe or motorboat safaris: Navigate the papyrus-lined, lily-filled waterways of the Okavango Delta, encounter wildlife unexpectedly, and enjoy activities like motorboat cruises and fishing. ✨ Game drives in the northwest of the Delta: Spot unique swamp antelopes and sitatungas, capture nocturnal creatures, and encounter rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl. ✨ Walking safaris in the heart of the Delta: Witness birds soaring high or skimming low over the water, observe the rapid growth of papyrus and palm trees, and feel the pulse of nature up close. ✨ Scenic flights: Fly over the lush Okavango oasis, combining day and night safaris with forest treks. …… Not just the pinnacle of safari experiences, but also a selection of luxurious lodges throughout the journey 👇🏻 【&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge】 📌 Featured four times in Conde Nast Traveler’s “World’s Best Lodges,” its design is inspired by the armadillo. With 12 forest chalets topped with cedar shingles, each suite includes a private pool, fireplace, and stargazing skylight, offering unparalleled views of wildlife. 【&Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp】 📌 Located within a 25,000-hectare private reserve in the Moremi Game Reserve, this camp features only nine luxury tents, ensuring maximum privacy. With no fences, wildlife roams freely, and guests can enjoy panoramic views of Okavango’s sunrises, sunsets, and starry skies. 【Xugana Island Lodge】 📌 Situated in the heart of Okavango’s permanent waterways, this elevated wooden lodge is surrounded by channels, palm groves, and open grasslands, making it ideal for year-round mokoro canoe excursions. Additionally, we’ve arranged stays at Chobe National Park’s only five-star lodge and the historic Victoria Falls Hotel, which boasts over a century of history 🏨 Not a moment of this journey is wasted. The accommodations themselves are destinations, allowing you to relax and savor all the beauty Botswana has to offer 😌 🇧🇼 Okavango Oasis Secret Journey (Chinese Group) 📅 January 14–25, 2026 (12 days, 10 nights) The best way to start 2026 is with an in-depth yet comfortable journey 🧳 Join us for the ultimate African luxury safari experience. For details, leave a 💬 or DM 📩~

🐃 Go to Africa and don't just know about the animal migration - let's introduce you to a way of traveling to Africa that European and American stars and rich people love - Water safari, almost only possible in southern Botswana- 💧【What is a water safari? 】 The most important factor in achieving a water safari in Botswana is the local Okavango Delta, which is also the largest inland delta in the world♒️ The delta is dynamic, due to changes in rainfall and river flow, resulting in the formation and disappearance of some islands, seeing different views every year, becoming a fixed holiday destination for European and American rich 🍹 Because of the abundant water and grass, many animals live among the wetlands of the delta, where you can see hippos bathing, flopping waterfowl and trekking elephants🐘 ⛺【Where can I stay on a water safari? 】 In Botswana, it’s almost a no-brainer to blindly select Wilderness camps! 👑 Divided into water camps, land camps and amphibious camps, it is recommended to stay at Wilderness Jacana, located on the delta islands, directly facing the marshland, where you can sleep and watch the animals pass by 🚣 Jacana has only 5 tents with its own open-air pool, tropical garden and outdoor bathtub🛁 It also offers a wealth of activities, you can take a canoe, off-road vehicle, and experience hunting 🚣 among water lilies and papyrus ❗【👇Click below to start your African wild luxury journey】❗

Address: Mahalapé Atmosphere/Facilities: Plenty of space with tables, sofa seats, and a bar counter. The pool in the courtyard is also lovely. Recommended points: Hot food is served buffet style. Seswa, a traditional Botswana dish, is very delicious. The vegetables and fruits are fresh and the sweets are of high quality. Average price: 2000 Budget per person: 3000 Rating: 5

🔥Explore the Secret Land of Africa✨Botswana Travel Guide📖Take this guide with you for an easy trip 🇿🇦 Text: Hey guys! I'm back from the mysterious Botswana🚀The beautiful scenery and culture here are mesmerizing😍Now let me share with you the places I've been to, and I hope it will help those of you who are about to embark on this journey💕 - 🏞️Okavango Delta🌴 This is one of the largest inland deltas in the world🐘Sailing through the waterways is like entering a dream world🚣‍♀️If you're lucky, you might even see wild animals like elephants🐘 and hippos🐻 Recommended accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (you'll definitely feel like royalty) Food: Enjoy a special picnic box on the boat, fresh, delicious, and healthy👍 - 🕌Chobe National Park🏜️ Known as the "Lion Kingdom"😁It's amazing to see these grassland overlords up close! In addition, there are many other animals waiting for you to discover, such as boars🐗, rhinos🦏, vultures🦉... In the evening, you can also enjoy a bonfire party and stargazing, full of romance⭐️ Tips: Remember to book a professional guide in advance to protect yourself and the animals Recommended accommodation: Tala Camp/Jumbos Bushcamp (comfortable tent hotels are waiting for you to experience!) Food: Try the local traditional dish Mopane Worms, although the name sounds a bit scary, it tastes very good😋 - 🌳Makgadikgadi Salt Pans✨ A masterpiece of nature✨This huge natural salt field is breathtakingly beautiful🙌Walk on it and feel the breath of history Here you can take as many photos as you like📸and learn about the local people's life and traditional culture🔮 Recommended accommodation: Lobatse Salt Pans Tented Safari Camp (luxury tents provide you with a comfortable sleep) Food: Enjoy an authentic South African BBQ to satisfy your taste buds🔥 - Finally, I wish every one of you who comes to Botswana will have a lot of memories and endless joy❤️Let's protect this beautiful and pure world together, share nature with more people, and let more people feel its charm and power!💕💕💕

😍 Guys! Today, I want to share with you the ultimate travel destination in Africa - Botswana! It's like a dazzling gem in southern Africa and a dream paradise for wildlife. Here, you can get up close and personal with various wild animals and witness the spectacular scenes of animal migration. It's absolutely amazing! If you're planning an African safari adventure, Botswana should be your top choice! 👏 As a pioneer of luxury camps in Africa, &Beyond has brought the "European luxury hotel" experience to the African savannah! They adhere to the philosophy of "caring for the health of the land, wildlife, and people," and each of their luxury camps allows you to experience the true essence of luxury safari. 🤩 📖 Here's a 7-day, 6-night itinerary: 🌟 DAY 1 - DAY 2: After arriving in the southern Okavango Delta, we'll check into Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp for two nights! Here, you can choose to explore the delta by off-road vehicle, Mokoro canoe, or on foot. The guide will take you to experience the beauty of the wilderness. If you get tired, you can relax by the pool. 😎 🌟 DAY 3 - DAY 4: Take a light aircraft to Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp in the Okavango Delta, about a 15-minute drive from the airport. You'll stay for two nights. Next, you'll explore the Pom Pom Concession, where you can go on a safari by boat, off-road vehicle, or Mokoro canoe. In the evening, enjoy a Boma dinner with a great atmosphere! 🥳 🌟 DAY 5 - DAY 6: After breakfast, take a helicopter to the southeastern Okavango Delta and check into Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge for a delicious lunch. Then, follow the guide on foot or by off-road vehicle to continue tracking wildlife. Of course, you can also enjoy leisure time at the hotel pool. 😜 🌟 DAY 7: Take a flight and end this soul-stirring wilderness journey! 😘 🌟 Camp Highlights: ⛺️ Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: Surrounded by abundant wildlife, the off-road safari is thrilling! There are also seasonal Mokoro canoe safaris, boat tours, fishing, walking safaris, night safaris, helicopter tours, and massages. So much to do! 👍 ⛺️ Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp: Located in a concession area, it offers off-road safaris and seasonal Mokoro canoe safaris. There are family tents, making it perfect for family trips! 👨‍👩‍👧 ⛺️ Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge: Located in a private concession area, it's surrounded by a rich variety and abundance of wildlife. It offers helicopter transfers, rooms with WiFi and air conditioning, an interactive kitchen, and a unique hotel design that's perfect for photos! 📸 Guys, doesn't this African journey sound amazing? Start your luxury adventure now! 💕

🏜🏕 Experience the lifestyle of early explorers by sleeping in a camping tent in the Okavango Delta. 🦁 Get up close to Botswana's diverse wildlife through off-road vehicles, hiking, and canoeing. ✈ Take a light aircraft to get a bird's-eye view of the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. 🚀 Embark on an exhilarating driving adventure in the Baobab Desert, searching for the 'Lost Land' mentioned by the indigenous people. 🏞 Follow the Bushmen across the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and learn their survival skills. 🦊 Witness the adorable meerkats playing with humans and get up close and personal with them. － Okavango Delta 🌿 The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta on Earth, has long been regarded as one of the best-preserved areas of pristine ecology on the planet. 🦁 It is home to tens of thousands of flora and fauna, including lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, white rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and zebras. ✈ The best way to appreciate this wild land is to take a small plane and stay in a luxury camp. － Makgadikgadi Salt Pans 🏞 The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans feel like stepping into another continent, home to the world's remaining 8,000 striped hyenas and adorable meerkats. 🌅 Drive an ATV across the salt pans and camp under the vast desert starry sky to experience the raw power of nature. 🐾 In this unique desert climate, you will encounter endless wonders, thrills, and excitement! － － Recommended Itinerary: 📅 Day 1: Arrive in Maun and enter the Okavango Delta. 🏍 Days 2/3/4/5: Safari in the Okavango Delta, tracking various wildlife and getting close to nature. 🛩 Day 6: Fly by light aircraft to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans to start a new adventure. 🏞 Day 7: Full-day safari in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, exploring the pans on foot. 🏍 Days 8/9/10: Drive an ATV across the desert, marveling at the desert's wonders. 🌅 Day 11: End of the journey. Embark on an adventure to experience the charm of nature and leave with unforgettable memories! 🌟 － [About Us - Middle East and Africa Custom Tours] ① Professional Africa Customization Experts Our experienced team has lived in various parts of Africa for many years, deeply understanding the destinations. ② Guaranteed Support Before, During, and After the Trip 24-hour online service to resolve any issues promptly. ③ One-Stop Worry-Free Service We handle everything from flights, hotels, visas, activities, and transportation for you.

D1-D2: Eastern Okavango Delta - Arrive at Maun International Airport, where you'll be transferred to a light aircraft for a flight to Khwai River Lodge. After a short 20-minute drive, you'll arrive at the lodge. Nestled in the eastern part of the Moremi Game Reserve, guests can indulge in game drives or walking safaris. As night falls, the starry sky above offers a breathtaking backdrop. D3-D4: Southern Okavango Delta - Begin the day with more exploration around the Khwai River, then transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Eagle Island Lodge. The lodge is situated on the island of Kakkaba. Depending on water levels, enjoy a Mokoro canoe or boat safari, or opt for a guided walk to delve into the local flora and fauna. Village visits or additional helicopter tours are available for an extra fee. D5-D6: Savute - Embark on your safari journey by flying to Savute Elephant Lodge, a 30-minute flight followed by a 30-minute drive. The lodge is in the heart of the Savute region, known for its lion prides. Enjoy morning and evening game drives, and explore the area's Bushman rock paintings. D7: Departure - Return to Maun for a 30-minute flight, and then proceed to your international departure flight.

🔶Botswana: This country is an important Safari destination in southern Africa. It is one of the wilderness areas in Africa and is known as the synonym of luxury and wildness. The Okavango Delta is a famous attraction here, the world's largest inland delta, the 1000th member of the World Heritage List, where there are more animals than people and it is one of the wildlife habitats with the highest degree of species diversity. In this place with both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, you will break the inherent impression that "Africa = dry land" and see countless animals and plants growing wild in the vast grasslands and wetlands, returning to their natural state. You can explore this lush oasis by canoe or motorboat. Moreover, the top-level resort hotels here are almost the most special and expensive in the whole of Africa, and are considered the ceiling of wild luxury! 🔶Best time: April to October Okavango Delta: From July to October, the water level rises, providing a unique water safari experience. ⭕Peak season: June-October, comfortable climate, high cost, large-scale wildlife movement ⭕Off-season: April-May & November, unpredictable weather changes, but relatively cheap, and you can still see a lot of wildlife ⭕Off-season: December-March, suitable for bird watching, aquatic plants and animals, and zebra migration; less expensive 🔶Visit method: Water + Land + Air = Fancy Safari ⭕Water: Canoe through wetland waterways ⭕Land: Take an off-road vehicle/walk to track wildlife up close ⭕Air: Take a helicopter to the hinterland and have a bird's eye view from the air 🔶Main safari locations: Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park

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Lion Encounter close encounter with lions,not for the faint hearted,one of the best and craziest things we have ever done! This is a once in a lifetime adventure. We were given instructions before going out to the reserve to see the lions and coached on how to approach and touch them. We were with several other people in the group and all of us pet the two lions, who were brother and sister. One of the group was even rubbing the male's tummy while he was on his back. Later on, we were walking down a path when the male went by.I highly recommend for a wonderful experiance

In the Chobe National Park in Botswana, I saw the lion from a long distance. I also saw the thick and long elephant's whip for the first time. Many of my favorite purple-breasted Dharma are flying, the gazelle is dense, and the giraffes are in groups. Here is a bushy thick, Chobe River, ample water, very suitable for animal survival, is a paradise for animals.