Botswana protects its wilderness with a low-volume, high-value approach. Glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro, watch huge elephant herds on the Chobe River and sleep under the stars on the Makgadikgadi pans. It is pricey but unforgettable.
Did you know? The Okavango Delta became UNESCO’s 1,000th World Heritage Site in 2014.
Where to go in Botswana
Okavango Delta
A vast inland delta where floodwaters arrive in the dry season, drawing wildlife from all around.
May to Oct 3 to 5 nights
Chobe National Park
One of the largest elephant populations in Africa, best seen from a boat on the Chobe River.
May to Oct 2 to 3 nights
Makgadikgadi Pans
Endless salt flats, meerkats and a zebra migration after the rains.
May to Mar 2 nights
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Known for
- The Okavango Delta
- Chobe’s elephants
- Makgadikgadi salt pans
- The Central Kalahari
Our guides to Botswana
- Okavango Delta: A vast inland delta where floodwaters arrive in the dry season, drawing wildlife from all around.
- Chobe National Park: One of the largest elephant populations in Africa, best seen from a boat on the Chobe River.
- Makgadikgadi Pans: Endless salt flats, meerkats and a zebra migration after the rains.
Did you know?
The Okavango Delta became UNESCO’s 1,000th World Heritage Site in 2014.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Botswana’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Botswana.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Botswana?
Gaborone.
What currency does Botswana use?
Botswana pula.
What languages are spoken in Botswana?
English; Setswana is the national language.
When is the best time to visit Botswana?
May to Oct.
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