Botswana
The Last Great Wilderness
Africa’s last Eden
Botswana is East Africa distilled: the great herds of the Maasai Mara, elephants drifting beneath the snows of Kilimanjaro, the flamingo-pink lakes of the Rift Valley, and a coastline steeped in a thousand years of Setswana trade. It is a country you can cross in a week yet return to for a lifetime — wild, warm and endlessly photogenic, with a depth of wildlife and culture that keeps travellers coming back year after year.
Six reasons to go
The Okavango Delta
A UNESCO World Heritage wetland and one of the last great wildlife Edens, explored by mokoro and boat.
Chobe’s Elephants
The largest elephant population on earth, best seen on a sunset river cruise.
The Makgadikgadi Pans
Surreal salt flats, habituated meerkats and one of Africa’s last great zebra migrations.
Wild Dog Capital
Botswana holds a significant share of Africa’s endangered painted wolves.
Exclusivity
A deliberate low-density, high-value model means very few vehicles and true wilderness.
Kalahari & Big Cats
The black-maned lions and cheetah of the Central Kalahari and Linyanti.
When to go
Botswana rewards travellers all year — each season has its own distinct character.
Dry Season Begins
Crisp mornings, arriving floodwaters and steadily building game concentrations.
Green Season
Summer rains bring newborn wildlife, superb birding and the year’s lowest prices.
Peak Dry Season
The Okavango in full flood and Africa’s finest dry-season game viewing.
The Flood Arrives
Cooler autumn days as the Okavango floodwaters begin to spread across the Delta.
Botswana, region by region
Pair the classic safari circuit with the Setswana coast for the perfect bush-and-beach journey.
Okavango Delta
A labyrinth of channels and islands — Botswana’s watery, wildlife-rich heart.
Moremi Game Reserve
The Delta’s protected core — big cats, wild dog and superb game viewing.
Chobe NP
Home to Africa’s greatest elephant herds along the Chobe River.
Linyanti & Savuti
Wild, remote concessions famed for predators and dramatic dry-season game.
Makgadikgadi & Nxai
Shimmering salt flats, meerkats and the great zebra migration.
Central Kalahari
Vast desert wilderness of black-maned lions and epic, empty horizons.
Tuli Block
A little-known corner of red rock, elephants and eland in the far east.
Maun
The bustling safari gateway on the edge of the Delta — where journeys begin.
Discover some of our itineraries
A starting point, not a fixed menu — every Hidden Track journey is tailor-made around you.
Delta & Chobe
A wonderful first taste of Botswana’s beauty and wildlife — ideal for first-time visitors.
Waterways & Pans
Lakes Naivasha and Nakuru before a grand finale in the Maasai Mara.
Ultimate Botswana
The finest parks, genuine Maasai immersion, and a finish on the Setswana coast.
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Why travel with us
Price Guarantee
No intermediaries — direct supplier relationships for real flexibility and the best prices.
Safety & Privacy
Every suggestion tested by our own team, so every detail is handled for your peace of mind.
Like No Other
We prize exclusivity — steering clear of the crowds and adding thoughtful touches throughout.
Your Botswana journey starts here
Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll craft a tailor-made itinerary, just for you.
