6 Unique Tour Experiences in Botswana

Botswana is a place of endless beauty, fascinating culture, unfathomable magnitude, and rich wildlife. There is no shortage of things to see and do in this unique land but we have compiled a list of 6 tour experiences that are not to be missed on your visit to Botswana

1. Okavango Delta Mokoro Rides

As the Okavango Delta is made up of a network of lagoons and rivers, weaving their way through dry game area, one of the most magical ways to experience this diverse region and its wildlife is via mokoro ride. A mokoro is a traditional canoe commonly used in the Okavango Delta in Botswana as a popular mode of transport, and now utilised for game-viewing safaris. A mokoro ride in the Delta is a must-do activity on a Botswana safari as it allows you to experience the delta in stealth and tranquillity, giving guests a chance to get close to the rich wildlife.

Check Out: 3 Day Okavango Delta Safari

2.  Okavango Delta Scenic Flights

Another fantastic way to experience the largest inland delta in the world is by taking to the skies. Flying above the waters of the Okavango Delta grants you the perfect opportunity to take in its full vastness and beauty. With a clear view from the sky, this scenic flight is a photographer’s dream come true as well as the most time efficient way to explore Botswana. For the best scenic experience, flights are taken in the morning and late afternoon when the weather conditions are best and the wildlife is plentiful. Catch stunning birds-eye views of hippos in the waterways, herds of elephant roaming, or even buffalo basking in the trees shade.

3.  Chobe River Boat Safari

A leisurely way to view Chobe’s wildlife up close and personal is by river boat. Elephants, cape buffalo, lions, leopards, hyenas, crocodiles, and hippos all congregate to the river to drink and enjoy the water, ensuring spectacular views of animals in action. Longing on the deck as you pass by the game, It is one of the most comfortable and enthralling ways to enjoy a safari.

Check Out: 6 Day Botswana Safari With Chobe

4. Visiting the San Bushmen

The traditions and lifestyle of the San Bushmen is unlike any other. There is a rich history and desire for connectivity to nature, to their families and fellow San Bushmen, and to their traditions that creates an admirable air of peace and contentment among the people. What is particularly beautiful is the way they not only enjoy their simple way of life but love to share it with visitors. Many of the younger children have received local schooling and have a good understanding of English, meaning they can act as guides and help teach travelers about their traditions. It is a life-changing experience unlike any other and is not to be missed if you are travelling to Botswana.

5. See The Zebra Migration

Botswana’s Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan national parks acts as the backdrop for perhaps the largest mass migration of zebra in southern Africa. From about March to April, the herd, which can number around 25,000 animals crosses into the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, a place unlike any other in Africa with its endless stretch of gleaming white salt pan. Of course, as the zebra move so do their predators meaning the likelihood of encountering lion, hyena, cheetah and the odd leopard also increases. Eventually, around September, the migrating zebra finish up at the Boteti River. The water and lush grazing here means the herd no longer needs to move any further south and from around November, they migrate back north again.

6. Camping in the Kalahari

The Kalahari is home to the best game viewing in Botswana, and one extraordinary way to experience the lands abundant wildlife is via camping safari. There are no fences, nothing dividing you and your tent from the beautiful roaming animals out on the plains under the vast skies. During the day, drive around, taking in the unique land and it’s wildlife and at night let the sounds of surrounding nature lull you to sleep for a camping experience unlike any other.  

Check Out: 11 Day Kalahari Safari

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