Botswana Safaris
Luxury safari journeys through the Okavango Delta, Chobe and Botswana’s wild private concessions
Discover one of Africa’s most exclusive safari destinations, where water, wildlife, remote camps and exceptional guiding come together in extraordinary style.
Tailor-Made Botswana Luxury Safaris
Botswana is one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations for a luxury safari, known for its low-impact tourism model, remarkable wildlife, remote wilderness areas and some of the continent’s finest safari camps. From the waterways of the Okavango Delta and the elephant-rich Chobe Riverfront to Khwai, Moremi, Savuti and Linyanti, each region offers a different way to experience Botswana’s wild beauty. At Go Beyond Safaris, we design tailor-made Botswana safaris around your travel style, preferred level of comfort, season, pace and the kind of wilderness experience you want.
Best Places to Visit on a Botswana Luxury Safari
Botswana offers some of Africa’s most exclusive and rewarding safari regions, from the water-filled channels of the Okavango Delta to the elephant-rich Chobe Riverfront, the predator country of Savuti and the private wilderness areas of Khwai and Linyanti. Each destination has its own character, seasonality and style of safari, which is why careful itinerary design matters.
A tailor-made Botswana safari can combine water-based activities, traditional game drives, private concession experiences, remote fly-in camps and relaxed riverfront lodges. Whether this is your first luxury African safari or a return journey into wilder country, we help choose the right regions, camps and travel flow for the experience you want.
Okavango Delta
A remarkable wetland in the Kalahari, known for mokoro safaris, seasonal floodplains, island camps, wildlife-rich channels and beautifully remote luxury lodges.
Chobe National Park
Famous for vast elephant herds, boat safaris, riverfront wildlife and easy combinations with Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and wider Botswana.
Khwai Concession
A community concession on the edge of Moremi, offering excellent wildlife, off-road game drives, night drives and a more flexible private safari feel.
Moremi Game Reserve
A beautiful mix of floodplains, lagoons, woodland and big game, ideal for travellers who want classic Botswana safari landscapes and strong wildlife variety.
Savuti
A dramatic safari region within Chobe, known for lions, hyenas, elephants, dry channels, open landscapes and powerful predator-prey encounters.
Linyanti Reserve
A quieter northern Botswana wilderness with private camps, seasonal floodplains, strong elephant viewing, predators and a beautifully remote safari atmosphere.
Kgalagadi (Kalahari)
A stark and striking desert wilderness of red dunes, open skies, black-maned lions, cheetahs and a very different side of Botswana safari travel.
Best Time to Visit Botswana on Safari
Botswana is a year-round safari destination, but the experience changes significantly with the seasons. Dry season is best for classic wildlife concentration around permanent water, green season brings dramatic skies, lush landscapes and excellent birdlife, while the shoulder months can offer a rewarding balance of wildlife, scenery and value.
The best time to visit Botswana depends on where you want to go, how you like to travel and the kind of safari experience you are hoping for. The Okavango Delta, Chobe, Khwai, Moremi, Savuti and Linyanti each respond differently to rainfall, flood levels and seasonal wildlife movement, so thoughtful planning makes a real difference.
Peak / Dry Season
May/June – October
The dry season is the classic time for a Botswana safari. As seasonal water disappears from the landscape, wildlife becomes easier to find around permanent channels, rivers, lagoons and waterholes. This is an excellent time for first-time safari travellers, strong predator viewing, elephant herds and high-impact game drives.
Green Season
November – April
Green season brings a softer, more atmospheric side of Botswana, with summer rainfall, fresh vegetation, dramatic skies, migrant birds and newborn wildlife. Some regions become more seasonal in access and activity style, but this can be a beautiful time for travellers who enjoy quieter camps, richer landscapes and a more relaxed safari pace.
Shoulder Season
Early May & November
The shoulder months can offer a compelling balance between wildlife, scenery, comfort and value. April and May often bring fresh post-rain landscapes as conditions begin to dry, while November can bring the first dramatic summer storms after the dry season heat. These months suit travellers who want a quieter and more flexible Botswana safari.
Okavango Delta Safaris
Water, Wildlife and Remote Luxury in the Heart of Botswana
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Okavango Delta is a breathtaking oasis in the Kalahari Desert. The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari landscapes, where seasonal floodwaters spread through the Kalahari to create a wilderness of channels, lagoons, floodplains, palm islands and wildlife-rich private concessions. A luxury Okavango Delta safari can feel wonderfully remote, with fly-in camps, exceptional guiding, mokoro excursions, boat safaris, game drives and peaceful moments beside the water. Depending on the season and camp location, your safari may focus on land-based wildlife viewing, water-based activities or a carefully balanced mix of both.
Top Things To Do in Okavango:
- Glide quietly through reed-lined channels on a mokoro safari
- Stay in remote luxury camps surrounded by floodplains and wildlife
- Enjoy game drives in private concessions and wildlife-rich Delta regions
- Explore seasonal waterways by boat where available
- Look for elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, hippos and exceptional birdlife
- Combine the Delta with Chobe, Khwai, Moremi, Savuti or Linyanti
Chobe National Park Safaris
Elephants, River Safaris and Effortless Botswana Connections
Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s most iconic safari destinations, best known for its remarkable elephant herds, riverfront wildlife and memorable boat safaris along the Chobe River. Easily accessed through Kasane and often paired with Victoria Falls, Chobe works beautifully as a short luxury safari extension or as part of a wider Botswana itinerary linking the Okavango Delta, Khwai, Moremi, Savuti or Linyanti. A Chobe safari offers a rewarding mix of game drives, river safaris, comfortable lodges and relaxed wildlife viewing, making it especially appealing for travellers who want strong sightings without overly complex logistics.
Top Things to Do in Chobe:
- Take a boat safari along the Chobe River for elephants, hippos, crocodiles and birdlife
- Enjoy game drives through riverine forest, floodplains and open safari country
- Watch large elephant herds gather along the water during the dry season
- Stay in a riverfront lodge or elegant houseboat-style safari experience
- Combine Chobe with Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, Savuti or Linyanti
- Use Chobe as an easy and rewarding introduction to a Botswana luxury safari
Khwai Concession Safaris
Private Concession Safari Experiences Beside the Okavango Delta
Khwai is one of Botswana’s most rewarding safari areas, positioned between the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. This community-managed concession offers an excellent mix of floodplains, woodland, seasonal waterways and strong year-round wildlife, with a more flexible safari experience than many national park areas. Depending on the camp and season, a Khwai safari can include game drives, night drives, mokoro excursions and off-road wildlife viewing, making it a superb choice for travellers who want an intimate and wildlife-rich Botswana safari.
Top Things To Do in Khwai:
- Explore floodplains, woodland and river channels on expertly guided game drives
- Look for lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, buffalo and plains game
- Enjoy night drives where available for nocturnal wildlife encounters
- Experience mokoro or water-based activities when seasonal water levels allow
- Stay in intimate safari camps with access to private concession-style guiding
- Combine Khwai with the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti, Chobe or Linyanti
Moremi Game Reserve Safaris
Classic Botswana Wildlife in the Heart of the Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve protects one of the most beautiful and wildlife-rich parts of the Okavango Delta, combining floodplains, lagoons, woodland, islands and open grasslands in a remarkably varied safari landscape. It is one of Botswana’s most rewarding areas for traditional game drives, with excellent opportunities to see elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelope and rich birdlife. A Moremi safari works especially well for travellers who want classic Botswana wildlife viewing, strong guiding and easy connections with Khwai, the Okavango Delta, Savuti and Chobe.
Top Things to Do in Moremi Game Reserve:
- Explore floodplains, lagoons and woodland on guided game drives
- Look for lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, buffalo and plains game
- Visit wildlife-rich areas such as Xakanaxa, Third Bridge and Chief’s Island
- Enjoy seasonal water-based activities where available
- Combine Moremi with Khwai, the Okavango Delta, Savuti, Chobe or Linyanti
- Stay in carefully selected camps that suit your preferred comfort level and route
Kgalagadi Safaris
Desert Wilderness, Big Skies and Black-Maned Lions
Kgalagadi offers a very different side of Botswana safari travel, with red dunes, open desert plains, dry riverbeds, dramatic skies and a powerful sense of space. Shared between Botswana and South Africa, this vast transfrontier wilderness is best suited to travellers who are drawn to remote desert landscapes, specialist wildlife encounters and a quieter, more rugged safari atmosphere. Black-maned lions, cheetahs, brown hyenas, meerkats, gemsbok, springbok and raptors are among the highlights, with the experience shaped by season, routing and the level of comfort you prefer.
Top Things To Do in Kgalagadi:
- Explore red dunes, dry riverbeds and wide-open desert landscapes
- Look for black-maned lions, cheetahs, brown hyenas and desert-adapted wildlife
- Spend time in one of Southern Africa’s most striking wilderness environments
- Enjoy excellent raptor sightings and desert birdlife
- Experience a quieter, more specialist safari away from the classic Delta circuit
- Combine Kgalagadi with South Africa, Botswana or a wider Southern Africa itinerary
Savuti Safaris
Predators, Elephants and Dramatic Big Game Country
Savuti is one of Botswana’s most dramatic safari regions, known for its open plains, dry channel, powerful predator activity and large seasonal movements of wildlife. Set within the wider Chobe ecosystem, Savuti offers a very different experience from the waterways of the Okavango Delta, with big skies, sweeping landscapes, elephant herds, buffalo, lions, hyenas and excellent opportunities for classic game drive safaris. It is a strong choice for travellers who want a wilder, more intense Botswana safari experience and works beautifully when combined with Chobe, Khwai, Moremi, Linyanti or the Okavango Delta.
Top Things to Do in Savuti:
- Explore the Savuti Channel and surrounding plains on guided game drives
- Look for lions, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, giraffe and plains game
- Experience one of Botswana’s most predator-rich safari regions
- Enjoy wide-open landscapes and classic dry-country safari scenery
- Stay in carefully selected camps with access to strong wildlife areas
- Combine Savuti with Chobe, Linyanti, Khwai, Moremi or the Okavango Delta
Linyanti Reserve Safaris
Remote, Exclusive and Rich in Wildlife
Linyanti is one of northern Botswana’s most rewarding wilderness areas, offering a quieter and more exclusive safari experience between the Okavango Delta and Chobe. Known for seasonal floodplains, riverine forests, open grasslands and exceptional wildlife, Linyanti is especially appealing for travellers who want a remote luxury safari with strong guiding, low vehicle density and beautifully positioned camps. Elephant herds, buffalo, lions, leopards, wild dogs, sable antelope and rich birdlife can all be seen here, with the best experience shaped by season, camp location and wider Botswana routing.
Top Things To Do in Linyanti:
- Stay in remote luxury safari camps with excellent access to private wilderness
- Look for elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, buffalo and sable antelope
- Explore seasonal floodplains, woodland and riverine landscapes on guided game drives
- Enjoy a quieter safari atmosphere with fewer vehicles and a strong sense of space
- Visit during the dry season for excellent wildlife concentration around water
- Combine Linyanti with Chobe, Savuti, Khwai, Moremi or the Okavango Delta
Signature Botswana Safari Experiences
What Makes a Tailor-Made Botswana Safari So Special?
Mokoro Safaris Through the Okavango Delta
Elephant Encounters Along the Chobe River
Remote Luxury Camps and Private Concessions
Night Drives, Walking Safaris and Wild Botswana
“Botswana felt wonderfully wild and beautifully peaceful. We drifted through the Delta in silence, watched lions in Khwai and ended each day feeling completely immersed in the wilderness. Go Beyond Safaris gave us the space, comfort and sense of connection we were hoping for.”
Ready to Plan Your Botswana Luxury Safari?
Botswana is a destination where thoughtful planning makes all the difference. From the waterways of the Okavango Delta and the elephant-rich Chobe Riverfront to the private concessions of Khwai, Moremi, Savuti and Linyanti, we’ll help shape a safari that matches your travel style, preferred level of comfort, season and pace.
Whether you want a remote fly-in safari, a seamless Victoria Falls and Botswana combination, or a longer tailor-made journey through several wilderness areas, Go Beyond Safaris will design the route around you.
