Botswana
In the heart of wild Africa
Botswana has established itself as the ultimate model of exclusive safaris. By limiting the number of camps and visitors, the country prioritizes total immersion in the heart of nature, far from mass tourism. The experience is incomparable, featuring vast fence-free spaces and the rare privilege of encountering wildlife in complete intimacy.
Botswana is for those seeking the most authentic, unspoiled and striking version of Africa.
Botswana
The iconic regions of Botswana
The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on the planet. Each year, waters from the Angolan highlands gradually flood this labyrinth of channels, islands, and floodplains, creating a unique natural spectacle shaped by geology over millennia. A natural phenomenon unique in the world, the Okavango is a river that never reaches the sea, instead blossoming in the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Its biodiversity is remarkable. Visitors travel by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or motorized boat for a water-based immersion like nowhere else on Earth.
The Okavango Delta: The Desert Oasis
Chobe National Park: The Kingdom of Elephants
Chobe National Park is the undisputed realm of elephants, home to the largest elephant population in the world. Herds gather along the Chobe River, offering the rare opportunity to observe them roaming freely during a boat safari.
It is also home to crocodiles, hippos, and a wide variety of wildlife.
Moremi Game Reserve: The Wild Heart of the Okavango Delta
Located in the eastern Okavango Delta, Moremi's strength lies in the diversity of its landscapes, where channels and lagoons run alongside mopane forests and open savannas. It is one of the best places in Africa to spot wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, as well as rare African wild dogs. The experience is complete, combining 4x4 land safaris with mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or boat trips on the water.
Located in the transition zone between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, Savuti is a legendary territory with a drier landscape, shaped by a channel with unpredictable behavior. This region is world-renowned for its powerful lion prides and impressive hunting scenes.
The Savuti Reserve: The Land of Predators
South of the Delta, Africa grows more arid. The Kalahari Basin and the salt flats of the Makgadikgadi Pans offer a unique lunar landscape. It offers a radically different experience: observing meerkats, encountering desert-adapted wildlife, and contemplating absolute silence beneath endless starry skies.
The Makgadikgadi Pans and the Kalahari: Mineral Immensity.
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Practical information
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The Botswana experience can be enjoyed all year-round, but the country's landscape changes dramatically depending on the season.
The Dry Season (May to October): This is the ideal period for safaris. Vegetation thins out, wildlife gathers around water sources, and mosquitoes are far less common. This is also when the Okavango Delta floods, enabling mokoro (dugout canoe) and boat trips. Note: Nights and early mornings can be cold.
The Green Season (November to April): The landscapes turn a vibrant green under warm, more humid temperatures. It is the perfect time to observe newborn animals, predators in action, and a abundance of migratory birds.
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For French, Belgian, and Swiss citizens, no visa is required for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. A free entry stamp is issued upon arrival.
(If you hold another nationality, check the requirements with the Embassy of Botswana in your home country).
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Here you can find the Pasteur Institute's recommendations for Botswana.
