Botswana

Best time to visit

Dry Season (May to October): This is the peak safari season when wildlife is more concentrated around water sources, making it easier to spot animals.

Green Season (November to March): The landscape is lush and green, with a chance to see newborn animals. It’s also a great time for birdwatching, although some areas may be more challenging to access due to rains.

Here are some key highlights

• Okavango Delta:

  The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a prime location for game viewing, particularly during the dry season (May to October), when animals congregate around the water sources.

• Chobe National Park:

  Chobe National Park is famous for its large elephant population, often seen along the Chobe River. A boat cruise on the river offers a unique perspective for wildlife viewing. The park is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffaloes, and various antelope species.

• Moremi Game Reserve:

  Diverse Ecosystem: Located in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve combines permanent water and drier areas, making it rich in wildlife and birdlife. It’s known for excellent game viewing, particularly during the dry season.

• Makgadikgadi Pans:

  Stark Beauty: The Makgadikgadi Pans are among the largest salt flats in the world. During the wet season (November to March), the pans attract large flocks of flamingos and other migratory birds.

• Kalahari Desert:

  Central Kalahari Game Reserve: One of the largest game reserves in the world, offering a more remote and less crowded safari experience. It’s known for sightings of black-maned Kalahari lions and other desert-adapted species.