Botswana

Season Guide

Rainy Season / Summer (November – March): Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, creating lush scenery and excellent birdwatching.

Post-Rainy Season / Autumn (April – May): Rains fade, temperatures cool slightly and landscapes remain green.

Dry Season / Winter (June – August): Cool, dry and sunny with chilly nights, ideal for safaris as wildlife concentrates near water.

Hot Dry Season / Spring (September – October): Very hot and dry with sparse vegetation, offering superb game viewing before the rains arrive.

Top Regions To Visit

Okavango Delta

A vast inland delta with winding channels and floodplains that support incredible concentrations of wildlife, best explored by boat or mokoro.

Chobe National Park

Known for its large elephant herds and riverfront safaris, this park offers some of the most reliable game viewing in Southern Africa.

Makgadikgadi Pans

Wide, open salt pans that are stark and quiet in the dry season, then attract flamingos and migrating animals when the rains arrive.

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

One of the largest protected areas in Africa, with rolling grasslands, desert-adapted wildlife and a true sense of remoteness.

Moremi Game Reserve

Part of the Okavango Delta, combining wetlands and woodland where both land and water safaris give varied wildlife encounters.

Unforgettable Experiences

Walk on remote islands in the Okavango Delta, joining an experienced guide on foot to track wildlife, study animal prints, and learn about plants in areas vehicles can’t reach.

Join a photographic safari on the Chobe River, boarding a specially adapted boat with rotating chairs and camera mounts while a private photographer guides you on how to capture the best shots of elephants, hippos, and birdlife.

Sleep out under the stars on the Makgadikgadi Pans, camping directly on the salt flats with no tent walls and an uninterrupted 360-degree view of the night sky.

Learn survival skills with San Bushmen in the Central Kalahari, walking with local trackers to see how they find water, gather food, and read the land.

Track wild dogs in Moremi with a specialist guide, following one of Africa’s most endangered predators through woodland and floodplain, while learning about their complex social behavior and remarkable hunting strategies.

LaTrove’s Top Travel Tips For Botswana

LaTrove’s Top Travel Tips For

Botswana

Our Favourite Places To Stay

4 Rivers

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys of A Lifetime
Kwara Private Concession

Set on the western edge of the Okavango Delta, 4 Rivers Camp offers an intimate safari escape with just nine tents overlooking a tranquil lagoon. Guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and seasonal mokoro excursions, all guided by Kwando’s expert team for a truly immersive wilderness experience.

Lagoon Camp

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys of A Lifetime
Kwara Private Concession

Kwando Lagoon Camp sits on the banks of the Kwando River, shaded by ebony and marula trees. With spacious riverside tents, boat cruises and off-road game drives, it’s an intimate base for spotting elephants, hippos and the reserve’s famous wild dogs.

Little Mombo

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys Of A Lifetime
Moremi Game Reserve

Little Mombo Camp is an intimate retreat in the Okavango Delta, with just three elegant tents set above game-rich floodplains. Guests enjoy world-class service, refined comforts and access to some of Botswana’s most exceptional wildlife encounters.

Mashatu Lodge

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys Of A Lifetime
Mashatu Game Reserve

Mashatu Lodge sits in a game-rich corner of Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve, offering 14 spacious suites overlooking a wildlife-frequented waterhole. Interiors balance comfort with African character, while a pool, Discovery Room and immersive safari activities, from game drives to horseback safaris, bring the wilderness experience to life.

Okuti

Family Travel, Honeymoon, Safaris, Journeys Of A Lifetime
Moremi Game Reserve

Okuti Camp sits along the Maunachira River in the Moremi Game Reserve, with just five elegant reed-style suites and two family villas raised on teak decks. Blending refined comfort with Delta adventure, guests enjoy private river views, game drives and serene boat safaris in an exclusive setting.

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