Botswana safari tours

It really is a zoo out there

Ever wanted to watch migrating zebras run across the African plains or feel dwarfed as you pass a herd of elephants on the highway? On safari in Botswana, experience the brilliance of the natural world up close as you fill up your camera roll with exotic wildlife, beautiful sunsets and breathtaking landscapes. With some of the world's most renowned game reserves such as Chobe National Park and the Okavango DeltaBotswana has a spectacular variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and aquatic life that call it home. So grab your binoculars, keep the lens off your camera and buckle in because you won't want to miss a second.

Our Botswana safaris

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Highlights

Group of hippos in water with one on top looking at camera in Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is probably what you picture when someone says 'safari in Africa'. Located near the Okavango Delta, the park sits alongside the Chobe River and is home to what is thought to be the largest concentration of African elephants in the world. They often drink and bathe alongside other wildlife friends (and foes) including the cape buffalo, impala, hippos, lions, leopards and cheetahs. There are so many ways to spend your time here. Go on a 4x4 game drive, hop on a sunset cruise along Chobe River or simply sit back and listen to the noises of the great outdoors.

Family of meerkats backlit by morning sun looking around for danger
Makgadikgadi Pans

Get a firsthand glance at one of the largest salt pans in the world in what used to be Lake Makgadikgadi. The Makgadikgadi Pans are a beautiful mixture of baobab trees, salt flats and grassy plains, best explored in a 4WD. However, if the scenery alone doesn't tempt you, you may be swayed by its residents. Arguably the cutest animal on safari, the meerkat is native to the Ntwetwe salt pan and is often huddled in mobs by the dunes. You'll also be among some of the world's largest animals such as elephants and giraffes.

Zebra split from herd looks at camera on Boteti River plain
Boteti River

The Boteti River is a must for die-hard zebra lovers as over 25,000 zebras migrate here from the neighbouring game park. Since the Boteti River is the only permanent water source in the area, it attracts many animal species to its shores. It doesn’t matter whether you’re more interested in the prey or the predators, you’ll likely see them all. Find leafy-green eaters such as giraffes, springboks and oryx enjoying the lush vegetation and the toothy species, namely the lions, cheetahs and wild dogs, lurking hungrily nearby.

Parent and baby Black Rhinoceros in Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana
Khama Rhino Sanctuary

While not quite as fanciful as their mythical cousins (the unicorn), rhinoceros sightings are almost as rare these days due to their near-extinct status. Luckily, places like the Khama Rhino Sanctuary (KRS) have homed and rehabilitated black and white rhinos since 1992. The sanctuary aims to reintroduce as many rhinos as possible into the wild through a successful breeding program and anti-poaching patrols.

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Botswana Adventure

Melanie · Traveled September 2024
This trip was amazing and I encourage anyone to do it!! The animals are breathtaking & the whole African experience was surreal.
Review submitted 14 Sep 2024

Okavango Experience

Cathy · Traveled August 2024
We had an amazing time on this tour and have so many wonderful memories. Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Khama Rhino were our top 3 highlights. The intrepid crew were fantastic. Overall highly recommend!
Review submitted 08 Sep 2024

Explore Southern Africa

Polly · Traveled August 2024
What an amazing trip! The inclusions were all incredible, the chef, trip leader and driver all so capable and went above and beyond. The campsites were great! Don’t hesitate to book this trip!
Review submitted 10 Sep 2024

Okavango Experience

Julia · Traveled August 2024
Fabulous overland trip from Johannesburg to Vic Falls. We are family of 4 with ages ranging from 18yrs to 55yrs old so were a bit worried that it wouldn't suit everyone but it worked out great with a wide range of ages on the tour. The itinery is great, prices fair & the crew were awesome and made it do much fun. We did the Basic tour & would choose the same again. Thank you Intrepid!!
Review submitted 07 Sep 2024

Okavango Experience

Chris · Traveled August 2024
The trip was well organised and well structured. Itinerary perfect for the timeframe. The leader, cook and driver were excellent and really made the trip. When you make the booking it was all about what you will see but what makes the trip great is the people and Nathi, Nola and Clayton were fantastic.
Review submitted 07 Sep 2024

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