Botswana Safari
Botswana Luxury Safaris: water camps & private traversing
The connoisseur's luxury - mokoro waterways, dog packs and empty horizons.
Botswana invented low-volume luxury: huge concessions, handfuls of suites, guiding ratios that embarrass elsewhere. Kwara water camps, Linyanti dog country, Makgadikgadi sleep-outs.
Recommended itineraries
Durations, season & stays
Durations: 7-10 days
Best time: May-Oct flood season
Stays: Water camps and suites
FAQs
When is the Delta flooded?
Peak water June to August from Angolan rains - mokoro season at its best.
What is the best month for this trip?
Timing decides everything: May-Oct flood season. Tell us your exact window and we confirm the wildlife logic before quoting camps.
How many days should we allow?
7-10 days. Shorter formats move daily; longer formats add buffer days for weather, herds and rest - the days most travelers later call the best.
What does it cost?
As a baseline, rates in this cluster start at $7,400, rising with season and camp tier - see the cards above. Final pricing depends on season, camp tier and group size - every proposal is line-itemed so you can trade choices up or down per night.
Who is this trip best for?
Everyone who wants their own vehicle, guide and schedule - no group compromises.
What is NOT included that surprises first-timers?
International flights, visas, travel insurance (required), premium drinks, the balloon flight where offered, and tips. Our quotes line-item park fees and permits so the total you compare is the total you pay.
What happens if it rains?
Game drives run rain or shine - vehicles have roofs and ponchos, animals remain active, and green-season light is superb for photography. Only true downpours pause activity, and camps flex schedules around them.
What insurance do we need?
Comprehensive travel insurance is required, including medical evacuation (AMREF/Flying Doctors cover, about 30 dollars, is recommended for remote circuits). Bring policy details - camps and operators ask for them.
Can we customise the route?
Freely - add nights, upgrade camps, swap parks or append beach and trekking. Request a proposal and we re-quote line by line.
Do we need a visa?
Most visitors need one: Tanzania offers visas on arrival for many nationalities, Kenya uses an eTA applied for online before travel, Uganda an e-visa. We confirm the current rule for your passport before you fly.
One decision per country, and they differ. Tanzania sells visas on arrival for most passports - US$50, US$100 for United States citizens - or by eVisa in advance. Kenya has issued only the eTA since 2024, at US$32.50 online at least three days before departure. Uganda runs an e-visa printed before you fly, and the US$100 East African Tourist Visa folds Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda into a single stamp. Six months of passport validity covers all three. Send us passport details at proposal stage and we confirm every rule for your nationality before you commit to flights.
Related
Get a tailored proposal
Your dates, your pace, your camp tier.