The Best Luxury Botswana Tours

1. Luxury Eco Safari In Botswana

Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 3 | Price: From $16,080 pps

Spend 7 days uncovering the secrets within two of Botswana's best wildlife destinations while leaving a minimal impact. As transfers between luxury camps are done by plane, you'll enjoy both maximum time on the ground and exceptional bird's eye views along the way.

Your journey begins in Linyanti Wildlife Reserve at the solar-powered King's Pool Camp, overlooking a lagoon. Discover your surroundings and local wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives, as well as ‘armchair' style from the veranda.

Next, venture to Botswana's iconic Okavango Delta and delight in delta views. Game drives, walking safaris, and water-based explorations offer guests unique perspectives, while seasonal hot-air balloon rides offer a chance to glide above the vast kaleidoscopic waterways. Spend your remaining days at one of Botswana's best luxury eco-friendly safari camps, cruising along the Venice-like waterways in a mokoro.

Highlights:

• Fly-in transfers ensure maximum time on safari and great views
• Lower environmental impact with eco-friendly luxury
• Fantastic game viewing opportunities throughout
• Traditional mokoro cruises
• Twice daily game drives
• Walking safari
• Optional hot air balloon excursion

Best For: 

Couples, honeymooners, adventure travellers

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2. Premier Okavango Delta & Linyanti

Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3 | Price: $21,765 pps

This luxury Botswana safari holiday promises travellers time to truly explore the magic of the Okavango Delta and Savuti Channel with 3 nights spent in each location. This unforgettable journey begins on a remote island in the Delta, accessible only by air. Immerse yourself in the winding waterways and its wildlife, indulge in a bush picnic, luxuriate at the spa, and even take the opportunity to sleep under the night sky on a star bed.

Another light aircraft takes you to Moremi Game Reserve, predator haven, for thrilling game drives and excellent bird watching. Spend time in the photography hide capturing sensational shots of wildlife or on the deck for panoramic views of the Delta. Finally, fly-in to Linyanti Wildlife Reserve and watch as vast numbers of elephants explore the channel on game drives, guided bush walks, and even river cruises. Keep an eye out for the elusive African wild dog during your time here.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a remote island locale in the midst of the Okavango Delta
• Opportunity to spend a night under the African sky on a star bed
• Dedicated photography treks and a hide
• A fly-in experience for extra time on safari
• Game drives, guided bush walks, and water-based safaris
• A fantastic mix of tradition and luxury
• Open-air boma dining

Best for: 

Adventure travellers, photography enthusiasts

3. Romantic Chobe, Delta & Mozambique Island

Duration: 15 Days | Locations: 5 | Price: From $18,275 pps

Get ready for the ultimate luxury safari and beach sojourn – begin with a stay at the elegant Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero overlooking the elephant-rich Chobe River. Game drives, river cruises, and far-reaching views await. From there, head to the mosaic of the Okavango Delta for eco-friendly luxury. Explore the Delta and the predator-filled Moremi Game Reserve. Aviary enthusiasts are in for a treat here as birds abound.

Gain a new perspective of the Delta on Chief's Island and venture out on every game-viewing excursion possible to make the most of the diverse wildlife in the area. A quick stopover in Johannesburg allows you to switch mindsets before jetting off to Mozambique. Spend 7 nights in paradise on a Bazaruto Archipelago holiday and experience an array of water sports and snorkelling, or simply luxuriate on the pearlescent beaches.

Highlights:

• Experience the best of both: safari and beach holidays
• Enjoy eco-friendly luxury in the Okavango Delta
• Discover Botswana's vast elephant herds
• Stay on the largest landmass in the Delta, Chief's Camp
• Witness an incredible array of wildlife and birdlife throughout
• Venture out on land- and water-based game viewing activities
• Live in luxury at Azura Benguerra Resort
• Snorkel amongst beautiful coral reefs

Best for:

Couples, honeymooners, first-time safari goers

4. Botswana's Privately Guided Bush, Photography & Stargazing Safari

Duration: 11 Days | Locations: 3 | Price: From $25,130 pps

Immerse yourself in the ultimate, intimate, photography safari complete with a personal guide. Soar over the desert and spend several days in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve where you'll have the unique opportunity to connect with local San and learn the art of tracking and discover their desert-adapted ways. At night, hear long-told stories, discover the magic of the night sky and all that can be interpreted from its constellations.

A transfer sees you enter the Makgadikgadi Pans where authentic Meru-style tents await. Explore the salt pans atop ATV's and camp out under the stars, including a night-time photography opportunity led by your guide. Experience the second-largest African wildlife migration during the Green Season (November – April) and capture fantastic footage to your heart's content.

Finally, experience the magic of the Okavango Delta. Once again, allow your private guide to teach you the art of bird watching, provide information on various species and take you on various game drives and mokoro cruises. Enjoy an intimate afternoon cooking class with in-house chefs and soak in all the local knowledge available to you.

Highlights:

• Privately guided by one of Africa's finest guides
• Personalised, intimate service and luxury lodges
• Incredible wildlife and night photography opportunities
• Exclusive encounters with the local San people
• An opportunity to learn the art of tracking and hear stories passed down generations
• Exhilarating ATV explorations
• Game drives and mokoro excursions

Best for: 

Photography enthusiasts, couples, first-time safari goers

5. Family Botswana’s Private Concessions In The Delta

Duration: 5 Days | Locations: 2 | Price: From $10,610 pps

Begin your family adventure at Sandibe Safari Lodge, located on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. Delight in all the activities available within this private concession, including game drives during the day and night, as well as traditional mokoro rides. In the evenings, enjoy the interactive kitchen and pizza den – perfect to entertain the kids.

A light aircraft transfer sees you touchdown in your second luxury safari accommodation in Botswana, Xaranna Camp. Spend 2 days exploring the private concession on foot, by 4×4, or along the water, depending on the season. Alternatively, relax on the deck and watch as wildlife wander by. Children are well catered for with a special programme designed to inspire and educate them.

Highlights:

• Private concessions mean less crowds
• Wonderful game viewing throughout
• Child-friendly activities and programmes
• Luxury accommodation
• Day drives, night drives, mokoro rides, and boat cruises
• Guided walks
• Interactive kitchen and pizza den
• Great array of wildlife and birdlife

Best for: 

Families, couples

6. Kalahari Botswana's San Camp

Duration: 4 Days | Locations: 1 | Price: From $13,585 pps

The luxury Botswana safaris continue with this brief but beautiful sojourn on a Kalahari safari. Explore one of Southern Africa's less frequented destinations, the Makgadikgadi Pans – a vast, flat salt pan that was once a lake, surrounded by grasslands and enticing woodlands. With no light pollution and its remote locale, be sure to step outside at night to marvel at the bright night sky.

Enjoy exciting game drives through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park where Africa's big cats are known to make an appearance, as well as brown hyenas, and ample meerkats. Birds abound year round but are best seen between December and April when migrant species arrive. Venture out on quad bikes, walk around fascinating archaeological sites, and meet the local San Bushmen, who have many a story to tell.

Highlights:

• Enjoy personal encounters with the local San Bushmen
• Explore local archaeological sites
• Spot Africa's big cats and even brown hyena on game drives
• Observe families of meerkats known to the camp
• Venture out on quad bikes to explore the pans
• Fantastic star gazing opportunities at night
• Luxury tented accommodation

Best for:

Couples, honeymooners, adventure travellers

7. Chobe & Delta Community Safari

Duration: 7 Days | Locations: 2 | Price: From $5,070 pps

Experience 7 days of exploring Botswana's lauded Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Begin your journey at the only permanent lodge found on the banks of the Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge, for elegant, eco-conscious luxury. Spend your days searching for the Big 5 and local predators on both game drives and by boat.

From there, it's time to discover the wondrous waterways of the Delta. Here, large mammals are the name of the safari game including elephant, buffalo, and giraffe. Take the opportunity to enjoy an entirely new perspective with guided walks and a thrilling helicopter ride over the wild landscapes and its inhabitants.

This luxury Botswana safari holiday not only offers two of the country's top safari destinations, but is amongst our Trips with a Purpose – tours designed to protect and promote conservation and community upliftment. During this trip, you'll support local communities through visits to a local primary school and a local village, to learn about their farming practices.

Highlights:

• Stay in luxury accommodation throughout
• See the Big 5, large mammals, and various predators
• Water- and land-based activities
• Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
• Fantastic bird watching opportunities
• Lovely guided nature walks in the Okavango
• Embrace the opportunity to leave a positive impact with visits to local communities

Best for: 

Couples, honeymooners, first-time safari goers

8. Family Livingstone, Linyanti & Delta

Duration: 10 Days | Locations: 3 | Price: From $8,240 pps

Spend quality time with family going on a world-famous Victoria Falls tour and exploring Botswana's game-rich wilderness. The adventure begins in Zambia, exploring the vast waterfall, enjoying exhilarating activities, and cruising along the Zambezi River. Families are well catered for with spacious, private suites.

From there, it's a short journey to Botswana for the safari-centric part of your journey. Stay in both Linyanti and Moremi Game Reserves while discovering some of Africa's iconic wildlife. Discover countless numbers of elephants in Chobe National Park, seek out the Big 5, and explore the Okavango's waterways. Other activities include boating, game drives, guided walking excursions, and even a helicopter flip.

Booking this tour also contributes to Positive Impact initiatives – for every tour booked, $30 is donated to the local Maunga Village Primary School to improve facilities and food access for learners.

Highlights:

• Family-friendly accommodation
• Explore the far-reaching spray of Victoria Falls
• Fly-in transfers between camps
• Seek out gentle giants in the elephant-rich Chobe National Park
• Experience a private conservancy in the Okavango Delta
• Sunset river cruises
• Game drives, guided walks, and helicopter flight
• Fantastic game viewing opportunities

Best for: 

Families

9. Romantic Botswana’s Delta & Savute

Duration: 6 Days | Locations: 2 | Price: From $7,840 pps

Enjoy a classic itinerary designed to delight in two of Botswana's top safari destinations. While this luxury holiday in Botswana may be brief, it's filled to the brim with fantastic sightings, luxury accommodation, and unforgettable activities. Your journey begins in one of Botswana's premier safari destinations, Chobe National Park, to discover its roving elephants and the wildlife-rich Savuti region.

It’s then onto the Okavango Delta to Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, located opposite to Moremi Game Reserve. Experience the best of both land- and water-based activities, including traditional mokoro excursions, and 4×4 game drives. Your position within a private concession means guided walks and even night drives are available, offering a chance to see the minute details and nocturnal wildlife.

Highlights:

• Explore two of Botswana's top safari destinations
• Discover Chobe's magnificent elephants
• Search for predators while staying in the Savuti region
• Guided walks and night drives
• 4×4 game drives and water-based excursions
• Stay in uniquely designed accommodation
• Wonderful bird watching throughout
• Enjoy an ‘armchair safari' in the Okavango with views of the channel

Best for: 

Couples, adventure travellers, first-time safari goers

10. Okavango Delta, Chobe River & Victoria Falls

Duration: 8 Days | Locations: 3 | Price: From $9,710 pps

Discover some of Africa's top safari destinations while staying in exquisite lodgings throughout. Your journey begins in the Okavango Delta at an intimate and luxurious tented camp where wildlife abound. Keep an eye out for big game such as giraffe, buffalo, elephants, and a few big cats, but also for the elusive and endangered African wild dog. Spend precious time with passionate guides on game drives, water-based excursions (water levels permitting) and even on walking safaris.

A transfer takes you to an escarpment above the Chobe River where your next opulent accommodation awaits. Make the most of the exceptional game viewing available to you on morning and afternoon game drives as well as riverboat cruises – perfect for watching a few of Africa's glorious sunsets. Explore to your heart's content or spend some time pampering yourself at the spa.

Finally, visit ‘The Smoke that Thunders', otherwise known as Victoria Falls. Stay on the banks of the impressive Zambezi River and enjoy a guided tour of the mighty falls. Sink into ultimate relaxation with cultural visits, sunset cruises, and indulgent spa sessions. This is one of the luxury Botswana tours that leaves a Positive Impact with each booking donating $30 to the local Maunga Villa Primary School.

Highlights:

• Stay in 3 luxuriously appointed lodges with great locations
• Fantastic game viewing opportunities, including the chance of seeing African wild dog
• Incredibly passionate, knowledgeable guides
• Beautiful sunset cruises on the Chobe and Zambezi River
• Scintillating boat excursions, mokoro trips, and guided nature walks
• Explore the vast Victoria Falls
• Enjoy cultural visits in Zambia
• On-site spa access
• Leave a Positive Impact

Best for: 

Couples, honeymooners

Ready To Plan Your Luxury Holiday in Botswana?

Now that you've seen some of what's possible, perhaps it's time to personalise one to bring your greatest adventure to light. Chat to one of our Africa Safari Experts and start planning your Botswana tour.