Botswana Safaris

Botswana safaris may feature the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, a 53,800-square-kilometer game sanctuary that ranks second in the world in size; the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, widely known as the "predator capital" of Africa with its leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs and lions; or Chobe National Park, where the elephant population is estimated to be 60,000. For an unforgettable experience, take in a gorgeous sunset over the remote Makgadikgadi saltpans -- shallow basins containing salt deposits from an evaporated lake. Once one of Africa's largest inland lakes, the area welcomes herds of antelope, zebra and wildebeest with the first rains and radiates a surreal shimmer during the hotter months.

On Botswana safaris, you might view wildlife from dugout canoes called mokoros, motorboats, four-wheel-drive vehicles, or on foot. There will also be opportunities for shopping. Botswana is the world's largest producer of gem-quality diamonds, and the country has a long tradition of basket-making.

Botswana safaris are available year-round, although the best game-viewing periods are during the dry season in winter (May through August) and the springtime months of September and October. It is then that animal populations are concentrated at rivers, pools and other water sources. The best months for bird-viewing are November to March.

Listed below are all safaris that include Botswana; click any vacation name for dates and prices. You can narrow your selection with the Safari Search box above.

Following is the safari that takes place entirely in Botswana:

Botswana Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
Botswana - The Last Refuge (7 Day) 2008	7	Brendan	1st Class	$3,480
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.

Following are safaris that include Botswana and one or more additional countries:

Botswana Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
Chobe Wildlife Tented Safari	3	Brendan	1st Class	$501
Botswana & The Falls	4	Brendan	1st Class	$1,024
Botswana - Linyanti / Okavango	4	Tauck	Deluxe	$4,840
Botswana - The Last Refuge with Victoria Falls Extension 2008	10	Brendan	1st Class	$3,851
Delta and Falls Experience	10	GAP	Budget	$625
Delta and Falls Discoverer	10	GAP	Budget	$895
Delta and Falls in Style	10	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Delta and Falls in Style (Reverse)	10	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Southern Africa Wildlife Express	10	GAP	Budget	$995
Wings Over Botswana	11	A & K	Luxury	$8,305
Wings Over Botswana: Women Only Departure	11	A & K	Luxury	$8,305
Alan Fox's Botswana & Zambia Custom Safari	11	African Tvl	Deluxe	$7,810
The Last Refuge 2008	11	African Tvl	Deluxe	$4,895
Signature Botswana	12	A & K	Luxury	$7,780
Family Footsteps: Southern Africa Through a Child's Eyes	12	African Tvl	Luxury	$8,995
Under Southern African Skies	13	A & K	Luxury	$11,020
Botswana and Falls Adventure	13	GAP	Budget	$1,550
Southern Africa In Style	14	A & K	Luxury	$11,185
South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls	14	Maupintour	Deluxe	$6,739
Splendors of Africa (15 Days)	15	SITA	Deluxe	Call
Project Zambia & Safari	16	GAP	Budget	$1,995
Southern African Serenade 2008	16	Viking Tours	Deluxe	$7,325
The Ultimate Safari 2008	18	African Tvl	Luxury	$10,395
Dunes, Deltas and Falls	21	GAP	Budget	$1,195
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer	21	GAP	Budget	$1,795
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style	21	GAP	Budget	$2,945
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style (Reverse)	21	GAP	Budget	$2,945
Splendors of Africa (21 days)	21	SITA	Deluxe	Call
Cape Town to Johannesburg Overland	29	GAP	Budget	$1,740
Cape Town to Pretoria Adventure	29	GAP	Budget	$2,790
Windhoek to Nairobi	30	GAP	Budget	$2,195
Durban to Victoria Falls Discoverer	31	GAP	Budget	$2,495
Cape Town to Nairobi	41	GAP	Budget	$2,895
Southern Africa Overland	52	GAP	Budget	$3,345
Ultimate Southern Africa	52	GAP	Budget	$5,395
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
* Key to Quality Ratings Botswana safaris are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations. Budget = Botswana safaris typically range from $60 to $150 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = Botswana safaris typically range from $150 to $250 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = Botswana safaris typically range from $200 to $500 per person, per day, plus airfare. Luxury = Botswana safaris typically range from $350 to $700 per person, per day, plus airfare.