Botswana
A sanctuary of water and wilderness.
Epic and Wild
On a Botswana safari, the rhythm of nature flows through every moment – from the waterways of the Okavango Delta to the vast Kalahari desert. Throughout this epic wilderness, you’ll find elephants wading through waterways, lions stalking buffalo across the floodplains, and leopards playing hide-and-seek in the bushveld.
A safari in Botswana reveals some of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas, where PATH+PLAIN’S preference for private reserves and concessions means you’ll rarely see another vehicle. Each day brings a new adventure – poling a mokoro through reeds, tracking wild dogs in the Savute, or watching giraffes saunter across the horizon.
Evenings are relaxed and comfortable. While you are in the wild, our accommodations are the definition of bush luxury. Classic Botswana safari camps offer everything you need, and nothing you don’t, whereas our premier Botswana camp choices introduce you to simple luxuries you might not have thought to ask for. Whether we create a classic or premier Botswana safari for you, you’ll enjoy fine dining under the stars by lantern light, as the sounds of the bush rise around you. At the end of the day, luxury isn’t only about thread count and exclusivity; it is elemental – sourced from the land itself.
“We continue to bathe in the rich memories of the trip and want to thank you, Karen, and all of your people who helped make it such an enjoyable, flawless trip. It certainly did exceed our expectations, and we could not be more satisfied with your efforts… It was truly a lifetime experience we will treasure always.”
-Howard F., California
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What to do on a custom Botswana Safari
- Experience Botswana’s pristine wilderness, where game drives in private conservancies offer sightings of elephants, big cats, and a huge variety of species – with rarely another vehicle in sight.
- Stay in creatively-designed camps that blend refined comfort (or, if you choose, exceptional luxury) with immersion in the natural environment from your private deck or plunge pool with wide-open views of Botswana’s landscapes.
- Explore with expert Botswana safari guides whose deep knowledge enhances every wildlife encounter.
- Discover the UNESCO world-heritage site of the Okavango Delta by mokoro and boat, accessing hidden channels and thriving ecosystems for a peaceful, close-to-nature safari experience.
- Enjoy elevated bush dining that reflects Southern Africa’s flavors and traditions.
Botswana Regions
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s great natural anomalies — a river that never reaches the sea, instead spilling into the Kalahari and transforming desert into a living mosaic of water and wildlife. Whether on a traditional game drive or gliding silently by mokoro through reed-lined channels, you encounter elephants cooling off at the water’s edge, red lechwe leaping through floodplains, and predators drawn to the Delta’s seasonal abundance. Camps here are intimate and expertly placed, offering front-row access to one of Africa’s most dynamic ecosystems.
The Linyanti Region
Remote and lightly traveled, the Linyanti region rewards those who value privacy and raw wilderness. Set along the Linyanti River and its surrounding floodplains, this is big game country — known for large elephant herds, strong predator sightings, and dramatic seasonal shifts. Exclusive concessions allow for off-road driving, night safaris, and walking, creating a more immersive and flexible experience. This is Botswana at its most untamed.
Kalahari & Makgadikagadi Pans
Vast, open, and quietly powerful, the Central Kalahari and Makgadikgadi Pans challenge traditional ideas of safari. Here, space itself is the spectacle — endless horizons, ancient salt flats, and desert-adapted wildlife that thrives against the odds. During the rains, the pans come alive with zebra migrations and flamingos; in the dry season, the landscape feels almost lunar. It’s a place for travelers drawn to solitude, scale, and the poetry of extremes.
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