Travel to Botswana
Botswana has a high-end, low-volume safari philosophy and a population of only 1.6 million people in a country the size of Texas. A full 40% of its land is dedicated to national parks and wildlife reserves, where you’ll find a variety of luxury safari camps. Botswana safaris provide guests the highest ratio of wildlife area per visitor in Africa, an average of 9,800 acres per bed.
best time to go
When is the Best Time to Visit Botswana?
Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
lodging
What are the Best Hotels in Botswana?
Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Good
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Better
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Best
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
activities
What are the Best Tours in Botswana?
Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Mocoro Ride
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Flightseeing
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
Track Lions
Combinable trips. Long ago, Mark Twain said “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” This bountiful world is full of magnificent places, unique cultures and amazing people.
culture
Foods to Enjoy
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Seswaa Stew
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Bogobe Polenta
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Oxtail
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Peri Peri Sauce
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Morogo Greens
Words to Learn
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Hello: [to male] Dumela Rra
(doo-MEH-la rrah)
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Hello [to female] Dumela Mma
(doo-MEH-la mah)
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Goodbye: Sala Sentle
(SAH-lah sent)
Gifts to Give
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Colorful Tapestries
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Stamps
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Hand Made Pottery
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Wood Carvings
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Locally Woven Baskets
Entertainment
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Read:
Serowe
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Watch:
The Gods Must Be Crazy
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Listen:
Franco and Afro Musica
(Kwasa Kwasa Band)
budget
How Much Should I Budget For Botswana?
This can be one of the most difficult questions to answer given each travelers' unique interests. However as a starting point, we have established three different "ballpark budget" levels to assist in the trip planning process. Pricing is based on comparable group tours. However, if you prefer a private trip our talented designers can create a custom experience at a similar price.
Good
Ballpark price per person: $2,500-4,000
Includes: 3-4 Star Lodging, airport transfers, small group tours, breakfast daily, special amenities.
Excludes: International air, tips and misc. expenses.
Comparison: A group tour with a company such as Globus is $3,190 per person for a 10-day trip.
Better
Ballpark price per person: $4,000-7,000
Includes: 4-5 Star Lodging, private airport transfers, mix of small group & private tours, breakfast daily, amenities.
Excludes: International air, tips and misc. expenses.
Comparison: Small group tour with a company such as Tauck is $5,990 per person for a 10-day trip.
Best
Ballpark price per person: $7,000+
Includes: 5 Star lodging, VIP airport services, private transfers, tours, breakfast daily, special amenities.
Excludes: International air, tips and misc. expenses.
Comparison: A luxury tour with a company such as Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) is $8,595 per person for a 10-day trip.
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