New york to botswana safaris

Our direct flight from New York left us with just enough time to spend a day exploring Johannesburg. We kicked things off with a fascinating visit to Soweto, followed by a deeply moving trip to the Apartheid Museum. Both stops gave us such an insightful and humbling glimpse into South Africa’s complex history and vibrant culture.

Into the Kalahari: Wildlife Encounters and Lion Choruses

By lunchtime the next day, we found ourselves in the awe-inspiring Kalahari. We marvelled at crimson-breasted shrikes flitting through the trees and watched herds of mighty kudus gather at Dinaka’s waterhole. By nightfall, we had a close encounter with one of the Kalahari’s legendary black-maned lions, whose bone-rattling roars echoed through the darkness right next to our vehicle — an experience we’ll never forget.

The excitement continued the next day with even more lion antics. A lioness quietly strolled to the waterhole hide, silencing us all with her commanding presence. Later, she proudly introduced us to her cubs and the rest of her pride. We also spotted rhinos, oryx and an unexpectedly delightful array of birdlife, from kori bustards to guineafowls. After some feather foraging and a lesson in bushcraft, it was time to move on to the next adventure.

Maun to the Okavango Delta: A Wilderness Like No Other

After a quick stop in Maun for some shopping (it’s hard to resist a little retail therapy), we touched down in the iconic Okavango Delta. Straight away, we were in the thick of things with a coalition of six male lions, casually stalking a herd of buffalo as the sun dipped below the horizon. The golden light reflecting off the water and filtering through the palm trees was pure magic.

The next morning was dedicated to a stunning female leopard, and what a morning it was. She posed on termite mounds, strolled gracefully through the grass beside us, and found herself a snack in the bushes, comp

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Botswana safari travel options offer a wilderness destination in one of the great African success stories. Botswana is completely landlocked but manages to have one of the most spectacular water features in the world – the Okavango Delta! Botswana safari tours also include the largest elephant population in Africa at Chobe National Park and some of the last remaining Bushman in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. There are huge salt pans visible from space at Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pan National Parks, prolific game viewing in the protected Moremi Reserve and rich wildlife and beauty in the Linyanti and Savute Regions. Botswana safari options are offered in a nation that has enjoyed independence since 1966.

Botswana has non-racial policies, and standards of health & education unequalled in Sub-Saharan Africa. 38% of its land is devoted to national parks, reserves and wildlife management areas. Most of these areas are unfenced, allowing animals to roam wild and free.

You get a rare feeling of travelling through an immense Nature Wonderland. Botswana safari travel options offer varied nature and wildlife environments. Vast expanses of uninhabited wilderness and limitless space. A rare experience in today’s world!

The country offers a wide selection of accommodation for your Botswana Safari. With the number of lodges built constantly monitored so as not to impact the natural environment, you should book in advance for your African Safari.

Remote island retreats, luxury wilderness experiences, open decks onto waterways and lagoons, exclusive Botswana Safari lodges, isolated wild expansive views, game viewing from your private plunge pool on your Honeymoon, or educational and family friendly – if you chat to one of our expert consultants they will help you decide what is best for your Botswana Safari vacation.

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