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Passport & documentation
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Africa · Okavango & Kalahari
Botswana
A watery Eden where elephants wade through emerald channels.
Safari AdventureLuxury EscapeGreat for AdventureBucket ListNature & Hiking
May – October (dry season)· 7 – 10 nights· $8,000 – $43,300 USD per guest
About Botswana
Botswana is Africa's most exclusive safari destination: the Okavango Delta's mokoro channels, Chobe's elephant herds, and the Kalahari's meerkat colonies. Low-density permits keep the wilderness genuinely wild.
Trip Highlights
- Mokoro canoe safari through the Delta channels
- Chobe elephant boat cruise at sunset
- Kalahari sleep-out under the Milky Way
- Helicopter transfers between remote camps
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A moment in Botswana
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Where You'll Stay
Handpicked hotels & villas
A shortlist of favourites, we'll match the right one to your travel style and celebration.
Mombo Camp, Wilderness
Legendary Big Five island in the Delta
Jack's Camp, Natural Selection
1940s-style Kalahari safari camp
Xigera Safari Lodge
Contemporary art in a private Delta concession
Sample Itinerary
A journey to inspire yours
Every WorldKey itinerary is bespoke. Use this as a starting point, we'll shape yours around dates, pace and the people traveling with you.
Day 1
Maun & Transfer
Arrival Maun, light aircraft to your Delta camp, sundowner cruise.
Day 2
Okavango Delta
Morning game drive, afternoon mokoro through the papyrus channels.
Day 3
Chobe Elephant Herds
Fly to Chobe, afternoon boat cruise past thousand-strong herds.
Day 4
Kalahari Meerkats
Fly to Jack's Camp, meerkat encounter, quad-biking on Makgadikgadi pans.
Day 5
Sleep-Out & Farewell
Star-bed sleep-out on the pans, farewell breakfast.
Packages & Highlights
Three ways to experience Botswana
Choose the pace that fits your trip and download a tailored highlights PDF drawn from this destination's stays, experiences, and day-by-day plan.
Price range · shown in USD
$8,000 – $43,300 USD / guest
Ranges span smart mainstream fares & 4-star hotels up to top-suite & private-jet luxury. Exchange rates fluctuate daily. Verify today's rate with a trusted source:
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The Essentials
A curated first taste, the icons, one signature stay, the moments no first-timer should miss.
- Top 3 highlights
- 1 flagship stay
- Core day-by-day
$8,000 – $43,300 USD / guest
Most Loved
6 – 8 nights
The Signature
Our most-loved balance, deeper immersion, layered stays, and the private access we're best known for.
- 5 signature highlights
- 2 curated stays
- Extended day-by-day
$8,000 – $43,300 USD / guest
9+ nights
The Grand Journey
The full expression, every highlight, every stay, and the rare experiences that turn a trip into a story.
- All highlights
- All curated stays
- Full itinerary
$8,000 – $43,300 USD / guest
Every package is a starting point, we tailor dates, pace, and inclusions around your party.
Signature Experiences
Access only WorldKey opens
Habituated meerkat encounter in the Kalahari
Horseback safari through the Okavango
Bushman walk with a Ju/'hoansi tracker
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Travel tips
Plan Botswana with confidence
A concise briefing from your WorldKey advisor, visa guidance, weather notes, and the ideal lead time to secure the finest addresses.
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Best window · May – October (dry season)
See the weather snapshot on the destination page for month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, and humidity so you can plan around the conditions that matter most to you.
Best time to book
Lead-time guidance
For high-season travel, plan to reserve 6 – 9 months ahead. Shoulder-season stays can usually be arranged 3 – 4 months out with more flexibility and better rates.
Entry rules and seasonal conditions can change. Your WorldKey advisor will confirm the latest visa, health, and documentation requirements for every traveler in your party before ticketing.
Best time to book
Get a reminder before Botswana peaks
The next ideal window is your ideal travel window. We'll email you when it's time to secure your suites, your suggested lead time is prefilled.
Verified Guest Stories
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Tailored Quote
Design your
Botswana journey.
A few thoughtful questions to help your WorldKey advisor design an unforgettable trip to Botswana.
Your journey, prefilled
Botswana, Okavango & Kalahari
- Best time
- May – October (dry season)
- Ideal length
- 7 – 10 nights
- Price range (USD)
- $8,000 – $43,300 USD per guest
- Style
- Celebration
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Botswana Trip Planning FAQ
Planning your journey to Botswana
Clear answers on timing, cost, accommodations, and what to expect when you request a bespoke Botswana quote from WorldKey Travelers.
Ready to plan your Botswana escape?
Share your dates and wishes, a WorldKey advisor will craft a personalized Botswana itinerary and reply within one to three business days.
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