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The water-world of the Okavango Delta, elephant-packed Chobe and the Kalahari โ€” Botswana offers Africa's most exclusive, pristine safari experiences.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Oct (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $180/day avg
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Capital
Gaborone
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Currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
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Language
English, Setswana
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Best time
Mayโ€“Oct (dry)
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$70 โ€“ $700
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Maun (MUB) / Kasane (BBK)
Overview

Why travellers love Botswana

Botswana's low-volume, high-value model keeps its wilderness pristine: glide through the Okavango by mokoro and watch huge elephant herds in Chobe.

Safaris are a splurge, often combined with Victoria Falls next door.

Where to go

Top places in Botswana

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

Mokoro safaris in a watery wilderness.

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Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

The world's largest elephant herds.

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Moremi

Moremi

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Big cats and birdlife in the delta.

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Makgadikgadi Pans

Makgadikgadi Pans

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Vast salt pans and meerkats.

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Plan day by day

Botswana itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Okavango Delta โ†’ Chobe National Park โ†’ Moremi
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $3,500
1–2

Okavango Delta

Mokoro safaris in a watery wilderness.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Honeymoon ยท Iconic
3–4

Chobe National Park

The world's largest elephant herds.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5

Moremi

Big cats and birdlife in the delta.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Safari
Route
Okavango Delta โ†’ Chobe National Park โ†’ Moremi โ†’ Makgadikgadi Pans
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$490 โ€“ $4,900
1–2

Okavango Delta

Mokoro safaris in a watery wilderness.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Honeymoon ยท Iconic
3–4

Chobe National Park

The world's largest elephant herds.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
5–6

Moremi

Big cats and birdlife in the delta.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari
7

Makgadikgadi Pans

Vast salt pans and meerkats.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Okavango Delta โ†’ Chobe National Park โ†’ Moremi โ†’ Makgadikgadi Pans
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$700 โ€“ $7,000
1–3

Okavango Delta

Mokoro safaris in a watery wilderness.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Safari ยท Honeymoon ยท Iconic
4–6

Chobe National Park

The world's largest elephant herds.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Safari ยท Nature
7–8

Moremi

Big cats and birdlife in the delta.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Safari
9–10

Makgadikgadi Pans

Vast salt pans and meerkats.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
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Visa & entry

Botswana visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
eVisa for some
Passport validity
6 months, blank pages
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free; others may need an eVisa โ€” check your nationality. Always verify with the official Botswana immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Botswana visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Botswana budget guide

Budget

$70/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$700+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Botswana budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Botswana

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Okavango Delta

Glide by traditional mokoro canoe.

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Chobe elephants

Thousands of elephants by the river.

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Moremi big cats

Lions, leopards and wild dogs.

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Makgadikgadi Pans

Surreal salt pans and stargazing.

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Scenic flights

See the delta from the air.

Get outside

Nature in Botswana

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