Travel Advice

The most popular time to visit Botswana is between June and September. However, depending on activities and destinations, travelling in the low season has great advantages.

Many travellers enter Botswana via the travel hub Johannesburg in neighbouring South Africa. Find out how to get around in Botswana to make the most of your time on safari.

Known as a high-value travel destination, we explain which factors impact the price of your safari in Botswana as well as other costs you should consider when booking.

Botswana is considered one of the safest countries on the African continent to enjoy your travels. Take these precautions to make it a safe and memorable trip.

31 different languages are spoken in Botswana; luckily for international travellers English alongside SeTswana is one of the two official languages.

A safari is an exciting family holiday for big and small; but there are a few things to keep in mind when looking at your children’s age, the safari itinerary as well as accommodations.

More important than winter and summer, you will want to look at dry and green season when planning your Botswana trip. Find out which temperatures to expect and which clothes to pack.

The first and golden rule when packing for your Botswana safari: Don’t overpack, keep it light. Now find out which bag to choose, which clothes to bring and what’s the one item you didn’t even think you needed.

Elephants in Chobe National Park and African Wild Dogs in Moremi Game Reserve. We share which animals you’re likely to see on safari and where to find them.

With more than 550 species recorded, Botswana is a great place to go birding. Find out where to see the large kori bustard, the pretty flamingo and the acrobatic bateleur.