WHY VISIT BOTSWANA?

Botswana offers an exclusive safari experience of dramatic contrasts and incredible adventures. From the crystal clear waters of the Okavango Delta to the wide open spaces of the Chobe National Park and the desert – like landscape of Savute, Botswana offers a unique water and wildlife reserve experience, making it a truly spectacular safari destination.

Known as “the river that never finds the sea”, the Okavango Delta is a wilderness haven teeming with fascinating game, and ideally set within the Kalahari Desert. Explore an oasis of islands and crystal clear water channels as you marvel at the fascinating wildlife that inhabit this incredible Kalahari jewel. The Moremi Wildlife Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with a number of private wildlife concessions, is located within the eastern portion of the Okavango Delta. Discover and explore savanna game viewing, leisurely boat cruises along lagoons and channels and dense riverine forests.

To the north of the Okavango Delta lies one of the top wilderness reserves in the world, the Chobe National Park. Comprising of 4 ecosystems, the dry savanna and permanent swamp, as well as vast floodplains and dense woodlands make a tented safari experience here a truly remarkable one. Explore the almost desert-like Savute area in comparison to the lush Chobe river front. Several artificial waterholes provide much needed water features to this dry part of the park and some incredible wildlife viewing opportunities.

Highlights of a Botswana Safari

Discover vast stretches of pristine unfenced wilderness within the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park where the majestic presence of elephants freely roam
Experience the incredible birdlife and lazy hippos from the unique vantage point of a mekoro ride along the many meandering channels of the Okavango Delta's water-wildlife wonderland
Marvel at the sight of Botswana’s annual zebra migration
Chobe National Park is situated within close proximity to the incredible Victoria Falls
Moremi is home to a large percentage of African wild dog, said to be approximately 30% of all those living today
Sandibe has exclusive traversing rights of 270 square km of wilderness and offers fascinating guided walking and mekoro excursions, as well as night drives.
Savute is renowned for large herds of elephant, as well as sightings of zebra, wildebeest, leopard, cheetah and African wild dog

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PLACES TO STAY AND THINGS TO DO

Botswana is a marvel of contrasts that rejuvenates the soul and awakens your sense of adventure. Whether by water or by land, Botswana offers a fantastic vantage point from which to track and explore pristine wilderness and the fascinating ways of its inhabitants.

Track the fascinating ways of diverse wildlife, such as elephants, giraffe, crocodiles and hippos through Botswana’s contrasting landscapes of the watery Okavango Delta and Moremi, Chobe, and the desert-like Savute
Discover the world’s largest concentration of elephant as you drift along the mighty Chobe River
Experience the annual summer migration of zebra and antelope as they make their way through the Linyati and Savute areas
Explore the remote unspoiled waterways, lagoons, riverine forests and palm tree islands of the breathtaking Linyati area
Discover the largest salt pans in the world at Makgadikgadi, spanning 16 000 km² (6 180 square miles)

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WHERE TO STAY?

“The lodge is beautiful and the tented style is something unique. Going to bed with a frog symphony-orchestra and looking at the sky gives you a deep and dreamful sleep. The hospitality of the team as well as the cooking was very good. Game viewing in Botswana is not as easy as in Phinda or Sabi but we had some good sightings as well as unforgettable scenery. The helicopter flight was one of the top highlights during the holiday!”
Something Unique - Guest

Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

Exclusive, luxurious, intimate and remote, Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp takes inspiration from the water lily which lines the waters' edges in the area. A combination of canvas and bleached timber, Xaranna consists of 9 sleek and somewhat ethereal ensuite safari tents complete with a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower.

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