Botswana Tours & Trip Packages

Botswana Tours & Trips

306 Botswana trips. Tours from 185 tour companies. 426 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Splendors of South Africa & Victoria Falls with Chobe National Park
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Cape town: Guided walking tour of Cape Town’s highlights and the colorful Bo-Kaap area; visit the Bo-Kaap Museum, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and a colony of African penguins; cable-car ride up Table Mountain; funicular ride to old Cape Point lighthouse
  • Kapama private game reserve: Six game drives in an open-air, 4-wheel-drive Land Rover; optional bush walk; sundowner drinks
  • Johannesburg: Guided tour of Soweto, including Mandela House; visit the Apartheid Museum
  • Victoria falls: Cruise on Zambezi River; guided walk of the falls
  • Botswana: Three game activities in Chobe National Park
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Just returned from Italy. Guides were very informative. Hotels went downhill with each city. Dinners which were included were absolutely horrible - vegetable lasagna in Italy really? Worst part was our guide Alessandro did not wait for us when the group met for the taxi to the airport - we were 5 minutes late. He lied about calling our room - front desk said he had not. Our friends reminded him we were missing but he left anyway - could have been a costly disaster if we didn't run to catch up. Never again!"

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13 Day Zambia, Botswana & South Africa Adventure
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone, Okavango Delta, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world with its astounding vistas Walking safari through the exquisite rainforest at Victoria Falls, stopping to see the statue of David Livingstone, the missionary explorer who discovered the Falls At Chobe National Park in Botswana, board a motorized boat for a magnificent sunset safari cruise Watch the game up-close at the source of the Savute in Chobe with its plentiful wildlife and over 460 different species of birds Travel to the lush, green Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta with its huge concentration of animals and birds, designated a World Heritage Site Twice-daily game activities in the untouched freshwater wetland of the Okavango Delta, at the heart of Botswana’s arid Kalahari desert Ascend to the top of legendary Table Mountain to see the astonishing panoramic views of the city and beaches below Enjoy a unique interaction and experience the cultural diversity of the Cape Malay community Travel through the fertile valleys of South Africa's picturesque wine country, with its magnificent Cape Dutch architecture, stopping for tastings at major vineyards by Wine Tram †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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50 plus, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Luxury Rail Trip & Safari – 18 Days
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town
  • Enjoy Rovos train for your 2 day scenic rail journey north, through the Winelands and the Karoo to Pretoria
  • Experience Notten’s Bush Camp in the Sabi Sands for 3 nights on safari
  • See the historical Kimberley where passengers can board the bus for a tour of the famous Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This was our second visit to Africa and both times we have used Southern Destinations. All our dealings have been with the same agent, and she has been extremely helpful in designing a safari that suits our needs. I cannot imagine switching to any other agency and agent. In both of our trips, we were never left in any doubt as to what to expect at any stage during our holiday. We are thinking of our next safari and our agent will hear from us soon."

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13 Day Zambia, Botswana & South Africa Adventure
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone, Okavango Delta, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world with its astounding vistas Walking safari through the exquisite rainforest at Victoria Falls, stopping to see the statue of David Livingstone, the missionary explorer who discovered the Falls At Chobe National Park in Botswana, board a motorized boat for a magnificent sunset safari cruise Watch the game up-close at the source of the Savute in Chobe with its plentiful wildlife and over 460 different species of birds Travel to the lush, green Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta with its huge concentration of animals and birds, designated a World Heritage Site Twice-daily game activities in the untouched freshwater wetland of the Okavango Delta, at the heart of Botswana’s arid Kalahari desert Ascend to the top of legendary Table Mountain to see the astonishing panoramic views of the city and beaches below Enjoy a unique interaction and experience the cultural diversity of the Cape Malay community Travel through the fertile valleys of South Africa's picturesque wine country, with its magnificent Cape Dutch architecture, stopping for tastings at major vineyards by Wine Tram †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Okavango Delta Budget Lodge Safari
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Botswana's Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Chobe National Park sunset boat cruise
  • Local village walk in Gweta near Makgadikgadi Pans
  • Camping, mokoro trips and bush walks in the Okavango Delta
  • Open vehicle game viewing in Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Beautiful experience, everything was perfect with kind and competent guides. The travel agency was really helpful, reserved for us good accomodations and planned beautiful tours and experiences in line with our request! I really recommend African Budget Safaris"

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Discover the wild on Botswana Family Safaris
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Say hello to the family of hippos who have declared the ancient riverine forests surrounding Seba Camp their home
  • Search for leopards, lions, giraffes, and cheetah along the Savuti Channel, whose waters (once dry) returned in 2008, bringing with them an abundance of wildlife
  • Spy on elephants, hippos and sunbathing crocodiles from the safety of a wooden walkway snaking through your camp in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
  • Learn to decipher the difference between warthog, wildebeest, and wild dog footprints and scat on a guided walk through the bush
  • Take in the misty majesty of the mighty Victoria Falls, towering 350-feet tall and 5,600-feet wide
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Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothing extreme."

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Botswana/Zambia Family | Okavango Delta To Victoria Falls
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Say hello to the family of hippos who have declared the ancient riverine forests surrounding Seba Camp their home
  • Search for leopards, lions, giraffes, and cheetah along the Savuti Channel, whose waters (once dry) returned in 2008, bringing with them an abundance of wildlife
  • Spy on elephants, hippos and sunbathing crocodiles from the safety of a wooden walkway snaking through your camp in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
  • Learn to decipher the difference between warthog, wildebeest, and wild dog footprints and scat on a guided walk through the bush
  • Take in the misty majesty of the mighty Victoria Falls, towering 350-feet tall and 5,600-feet wide
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Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothing extreme."

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Botswana Luxury Cruises
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Watch in awe as a herd of 40 elephants strolls by on the banks of the Chobe, just meters from your tender boat
  • Try your hand at fishing for Tiger and Bream, watching for approaching wildlife between casts
  • Listen for the call of the coppery-tailed coucal and chirping cisticola, just two of the 400+ bird species that call the Chobe home
  • Experience the gentle nature of rural Africa on a visit to a riverside village, where we'll meet the locals and browse a beautiful selection of handmade crafts
  • Settle in beneath a star-studded sky as the ZQ’s generator shuts down (LED and reading lights available), offering a welcome quiet to the end of an exhilarating day

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothing extreme."

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Botswana Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Geraldine

Aug 2019

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Above all else FUN TIME with guide

Botswana Adventure, August 2019. Loved: the trip, adventure, guide Tshepo, driver Moses. So informative, great culture immersion, great game viewing, fun accommodati...

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Carys

Jul 2019

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This was an amazing three week

This was an amazing three week journey across a beautiful part of Southern Africa. An excellent itinerary with lots of included activities. Lots of wildlife, scenery...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally

Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally

Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...

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Barry

May 2019

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Absolutely most authentic trip

Absolutely most authentic trip,very well informed,always very prompt ,great communication,safety the utmost importance on this Safari,excellent Safari tour guides. U...

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Botswana Tour Selection Trips

  • The dry season has the best wildlife viewing, and is from May to September. This is when animals come to drink in the Okavango Delta’s newly flooded regions.
  • The hot, rainy season (November to March, with January and February being the wettest) can make roads difficult and force some lodges to close, but also brings lush vegetation, wildflowers, baby animals, and lower prices.
  • Accommodations in Botswana range from luxurious private lodges to rustic campsites, though overall they’re geared toward upscale travelers. The luxury lodges are among the most expensive in all of Africa -- and, in general, prices are higher in Botswana than elsewhere.
  • Much of the best wildlife viewing in the Delta can be found in the private reserves, just outside Moremi Game Reserve, though some are accessible only by air.
  • Fly-in safaris are common throughout much of the country lying south of the more highly visited northern game parks.
  • Many tour operators combine Botswana safaris with visits to nearby Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border.

Additional details

Where is Botswana?

Botswana is a land-locked country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. 

What languages are spoken in Botswana?

The official languages of Botswana are English and Tswana. Although most of the population speaks Tswana as a first language, many people speak English as a second language or at least understand it. In particular, those working in the tourism industry will likely know English. 

Common phrases in Tswana

While most people in Botswana do speak English, it can be polite and helpful to memorize a few basic phrases in the native tongue.

  • Hallo - Hello 
  • O Kae? - How are you?
  • Ka kopo - Please
  • Ke a leboga - Thank you
  • O bua Sekhowa? - Do you speak English?

Is Botswana safe?

Botswana is known as the safest African country. Tourism is well-developed in this country, and violent crime rates are very low. Mugging and bag-snatching is somewhat common, so be aware of your surroundings and don’t carry large amounts of cash. 

Botswana currency

The Botswanan Pula is the official currency of Botswana. Pula means “rain” in Tswana, because rain is so scarce in Botswana and therefore valuable to locals. 

The US dollar is also accepted at many restaurants and lodges, but it is helpful to carry pulas as well.

Do’s and dont’s for visiting Botswana

DO

  • Visit a travel health clinic or specialist before traveling and stay up to date on vaccines.
  • Follow your safari guide’s instructions, especially when interacting with wildlife.
  • Ask a guide or hotel staff about areas to avoid.
  • Tip at restaurants and bars. 10-20% is customary.

DON’T

  • Drive at night. The roads are poorly lit, and wild animals and potholes are common.
  • Approach any wild animals. 
  • Wear expensive jewelry or rent a luxury car, especially in the cities. Showing signs of wealth will make you a bigger target for pickpockets and thieves. 
  • Swim in any lakes or rivers unless allowed by a guide or park warden. Wild animals such as crocodiles lurk in these waters, and you are also at risk for waterborne diseases. 

Best time to visit Botswana

The best time to visit Botswana is during the dry season (May through October), when temperatures are mild and floods are rare.

Best Big Game Viewing

The Moremi Game Reserve, a national park located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, offers the best big game viewing in the area, and most guided trips combine it with visits to other parts of the delta.

If it’s elephants in abundance that you seek, you’ll want to include nearby Chobe National Park on your Botswana itinerary. Chobe, which lies along the Zambezi, is elephant central in all of Africa, with great herds roaming the park. (Chobe’s Savuti channel is famous for its elephant-eating lions.)

To really get off the beaten track, head to arid southern Botswana, where the huge, uncrowded Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers a chance to view desert-adapted wildlife.

The Kalahari’s enormous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, shimmering white as far as the eye can see, are another attraction of this region. And in the far south of the country, near the South African border, the Mashatu Game Reserve, the largest private reserve in southern Africa, showcases lions, leopards and cheetahs.

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