Botswana
Botswana is the Africa of your dreams: here, nature rules. Elephants cross your path, lions roar in the distance, and the stars reflect in the delta. It’s a land where the silence is deafening and adventure still feels untouched. Tent on your 4x4 and go!
Why is Botswana the perfect country for you as a traveler?
Picture this: you’re driving your own 4x4 along sandy tracks, sleeping beneath a sky full of stars, and waking up to the roar of a lion somewhere far away. No fences, no neighbors, no signal — just you, the bush, and the raw essence of Africa. Botswana isn’t your average safari destination; it’s wild, remote, and breathtakingly adventurous.
Botswana is home to one of our team members, and many of us have traveled here ourselves, more than once. Not staying in luxury lodges, but out in the bush. We sleep on the roof of our car, hear hyenas lick our braai grid clean at night, and watch elephants curiously wander around camp. Through these personal experiences, we know exactly what it feels like to be truly in the wilderness, and we’ve built strong relationships with local guides and partners who know the country inside out.
For you, that means traveling with freedom and courage, backed by the knowledge of experienced adventurers. Whether you choose a self-drive through the bush or a guided camping trip, we’ll help you design a route that fits your pace and style. We share our best tips for wild camping, off-road driving, and traveling responsibly through Botswana’s national parks. For adventurers who crave the real deal, Botswana is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. One thing’s for sure — you’ll never forget this trip.
Discover Botswana with our local partners
Our Charlie’s Angels Anna and Suzan headed to Botswana, where they took a mokoro (traditional wooden canoe) deep into the Okavango Delta — a highlight of their journey. From cooking gear and food to tents, everything was loaded onto the boats for a night camping in the wild. Watch the video here!
Botswana
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Beyond the famous Victoria Falls and world-class safaris, these are our favorite experiences:
- Local guides who live in the Okavango Delta take you on a mokoro trip and walking safari through this incredible ecosystem.
- Out on the vast, otherworldly plains of the Makgadikgadi Pans, meet one of Africa’s most charming creatures during our Meerkat experience.
- Park your 4x4 in the heart of the Kalahari Desert or Chobe National Park for an unforgettable night beneath the stars.
No traffic jams for lion sightings — just the Big Five in pristine, untouched wilderness:
- Escape the crowds and discover Tuli Block, Botswana’s hidden safari gem.
- Visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, home to both black and white rhinos protected in their natural habitat.
- Chobe National Park is world-famous for its massive herds of elephants gathering along the river.
- The Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta on Earth, is a wildlife paradise of surreal beauty.
- Moremi Game Reserve in northern Botswana offers a true back-to-basics experience deep in the bush.
- The Kalahari Desert stretches endlessly, alive with predators, unique wildlife, and starlit nights.
- Nxai Pan offers vast salt flats so immense you’ll feel like the last person on Earth, yet teeming with unexpected life.
Botswana isn’t for everyone — and that’s exactly what makes it so special. With long driving distances and adventurous routes, this is the destination for travelers seeking the raw, unfiltered side of Africa. Perfect for couples wanting to share an intimate wilderness experience, and for families with older kids who aren’t afraid of a little grit. Those who travel through Botswana experience Africa in its purest form.
Botswana is a fantastic destination year-round, but here’s what to expect:
May to October (dry season): prime safari time, when animals gather around water sources, especially in the Okavango Delta and Chobe.
November to April (green season): lush landscapes, dramatic skies, and fewer crowds — perfect for birdwatchers and photographers.
Curious what a trip could look like? These are some of our favorite routes in Botswana:
Epic roadtrip through wild Botswana
Drive from the vast Kalahari Desert to the largest inland delta in the world, and camp in the middle of nowhere on one of the largest salt pans on Earth.
All alone in Botswana
Wild camping in "the middle of nowhere" or deep in the bush makes this trip off-the-beaten-track, incredibly adventurous, and unforgettable.
Discover Botswana's never ending scenery
An infinity of wildlife, baobab trees, and stars in the night. Your camera will be working overtime on this ridiculously insane trip.
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Travel Consultant Botswana
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We put together the trip of our dreams and are incredibly grateful for all the help. Everything was perfect! I don’t normally write reviews, but they really deserve it.
We booked a self-drive tour through Charlie’s Travels that started in Windhoek, Namibia, and ended in Maun, Botswana. The great thing about Charlie’s Travels was that they listened to our needs and exceeded our expectations. For sure, our next self-drive tour in Africa will be through Charlie’s Travels again
Charlie’s Travels helped us plan the trip of a lifetime. During our sabbatical, we toured Botswana and Namibia, and everything was great. From unique experiences to a very short line of communication. Thank you very much!
Our self-drive trip through Namibia and Botswana was a great experience. We enjoyed the professional communication from Charlie’s Travels before, during and after our trip. They are clearly an experienced travel agent and know the market well.
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