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Botswana is known for her wonderfully winding waterways - a sight you'll appreciate on the many light aircraft you will take while travelling here.
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‘This is my territory!’ – a hippo showing its force by showing its enormous jaws.
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Witness zebras in their thousands running across the dusty plains during the migration at Makgadikgadi Pans.
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The traditional mekoro – the ultimate safari craft of the Okavango.
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Enjoy unforgettable sundowners in privacy and style at Chobe Game Lodge.
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Riding amongst Zebra in the stark and arid beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pans is an unbeatable experience.
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Hippos wallowing together at Sable Alley in the Western region of Moremi.
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Silent hunters at dawn at Duba Plains.
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Head off on a quad biking adventure through prehistoric salt pans while staying at luxurious 1920’s style Jack's Camp.
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Experience the wildly exciting 4-night Selinda Adventure Trail along the Selinda Spillway either canoeing or walking and camping under the stars, ending at either Selinda or Zarafa Camp.
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The supreme hunter stares into the distance deliberating her dinner options.
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Gather around the lantern-lit firedeck at the intimate and incredibly romantic Duba Plains camp.
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Beaming smiles at charming Camp Xakanaxa!
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The exceptional Duba Plains camp is surrounded by expanses of seasonally flooded plains and set on an island in a 30,000-hectare concession known as the Kwedi Reserve.
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The distinctive and remarkable markings of the Kalahari Springbuck make these antelope a pleasure to behold on safari at Kwando Tau Lodge.
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The black-maned Lion of the Kalahari – the ultimate hunter.
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The perfect spot to relax whilst keeping an eye out for dinner close to Kwando Lagoon Camp.
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Enjoy fascinating nature walks with Bushman trackers at Kwando Tau Lodge.
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The magical evenings at Machaba Camp are a perfect spot to mull over the day’s exciting safari.
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A lioness waits silently, camouflaged brilliantly amongst the grassy plains at Machaba Camp.
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There is no better way to see the sunset... the sundowner picnics at Machaba Camp are legendary.
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A perfect sighting of a lone elephant from the comfort of your tent at Machaba Camp.
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With the abundance of Camel Thorn trees in the Moremi Game Reserve, there is no shortage of food for the graceful giraffe in the region.
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Walking with the local Bushmen at Meno a Kwena.
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Try your hand at fishing from a mokoro, Botswana's traditional dugout canoe.
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Swim alongside wild elephants at Savute Safari Lodge.
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You're never very far from the incredible elephants of Chobe National Park while staying at Savute Safari Lodge!
Take in the majesty of Botswana's landscape on light aircraft journeys to and from Savute Safari Lodge.
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Spot the gorgeous lion cubs of Chobe National Park while staying at Savute Safari Lodge.
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A magical sighting of a leopard on a night safari at Machaba Camp is a thrilling treat.
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The lavish tents at Meno a Kwena all have outstanding views over the mighty Boteti river escarpment and the Kalahari beyond.
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The San Bushmen are a humble and gentle tribe who delight in sharing their culture at Meno a Kwena.
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Zebras running through the dusty Kalahari to the great Gomoti River to drink at Meno a Kwena.
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Relax and enjoy fabulous game viewing from the ‘bush hide’ at Savute Safari Lodge.
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Soak up the serenity of Xugana Camp whist watching the sunset from their firedeck jutting out over the Xugana Lagoon.
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Stylish and supremely comfortable, the tents at Machaba Camp are an ‘out of Africa’ delight.
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Sun setting over the River Khwai at Machaba Camp.
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Gomoti Plains Camp is stylishly understated and a perfect safari escape from the rigours of the World beyond.
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Going any lengths to hunt their prey, the pride makes their watery way through the deep channels of the Okavango at Duba Plains.
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The game rich and beautiful surrounding area of Gomoti Plains Camp make this newly built camp a triumph in the safari world.
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At one with the wilderness, the tents at Gomoti Plains Camp blend seamlessly with the glorious surrounds
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Serenity in a picture and the perfect spot to contemplate life overlooking Kwando Lagoon with the mist rising at dawn.
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Casts a whole different meaning to a morning ‘lie in’ when you contemplate waking up in the comfort of your tent at Machaba Camp.
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An early morning massage on the verandah of your tent at Machaba Camp is the perfect way to unwind.
46/46Botswana: When to go
Botswana’s seasons run in reverse to the Northern Hemisphere with summer from October to May, peaking between November and February when temperatures reach their hottest and electrical storms can light up the night sky. This is also Botswana’s ‘rainy’ season which typically is the only time of year when Botswana has rain with the rest of the year being dry. Botswana's winter is not as cold as Europe and runs from June to August. The water levels in the Okavango are dictated by the summer rains in Angola which takes up to 6 months to reach the Okavango, so whilst this is the ‘dry’ season, it is when the Delta reaches its highest levels (from June to August). The wildlife tends to be at its most prolific during the dry season when game congregates around water holes and are more likely to hunt during the days with the cooler weather. For safaris, the most visited time of the year is between July and September (the ‘dry’ season) although during the wetter months in ‘summer’, the area is green and lovely with superb birdlife, butterflies and wild flowers and it is the time when the wildlife gives birth to their young - all contributing to making the ‘rainy’ season another lovely time to visit.
British Airways offer direct flights from London to Johannesburg (duration 11.5 hours), located in the east of South Africa. SAA and Virgin Atlantic also fly this route. On arrival in Johannesburg, there are two connecting flights (duration 2 hours) on either South African Airlink or Air Botswana which fly direct to Maun, situated in the North of Botswana - often called the ‘gateway to the Okavango’ due to its close proximity to the Delta. If you are combining Botswana with South Africa, there are also direct flights from Cape Town to Maun and from Cape Town to London.
A visa is not required for UK passport holders.
However, this is an important reminder that the Immigration rules for Minors are still in effect in South Africa. As such, travelling with kids to South Africa currently has strict rules and requirements which need to be adhered to in order to enter the country.
Please check the following websites for more details:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/entry-requirements
Please contact your GP or travel health specialist to check what vaccinations you require. A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving (or in transit for more than 12 hours) from an endemic area.
For more advice, please visit the following link: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/botswana/health
Approximately 11 hours 30 minutes’ direct flight from London to Johannesburg connecting to another scheduled 2 hour flight from London to Maun.
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