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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

40 weeks From GBP 4850 More about this trip
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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

16 weeks From GBP 2395 More about this trip
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Johannesburg to Nairobi

7 weeks From US$ 2490 More about this trip
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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

6 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From US$ 1790 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi and Gorillas

5 weeks From US$ 1990 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From US$ 1390 More about this trip
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Central Africa Family Loop

22 days From US$ 1090 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Nairobi

21 days From US$ 1290 More about this trip
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Discover South West Africa

21 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Complete Desert and Delta

21 days From EUR 1855 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Victoria Falls

15 days From US$ 890 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

15 days From US$ 890 More about this trip
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Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 days From EUR 1595 More about this trip
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Magic Namibia

14 days From US$ 690 More about this trip
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Waterfalls and Sand Dunes

14 days From US$ 690 More about this trip
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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour

11 days From US$ 590 More about this trip
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Best Time to Visit Botswana

Pondering the best time to visit Botswana? Technically, Botswana is a year-round travel destination offering spectacular scenery and game viewing all year round, however depending on your travel priorities there are a few seasons which offer prime conditions.

Game viewing is best during the dry winter, which runs from May to October. In this season, game tends to converge on water holes and specific areas near water source, so it is easier to spot wildlife on your safari. The bush is also thinner during these months, making game more visible.

Bird watching is at its most spectacular during the wet summer, which is between November and April. Breeding local birds and a host of migrating birds can be found in huge numbers in the lush bush and wetlands.

Photographic opportunities abound all year round, however the summer months offer the additional beauty of wildlife babies and fresh scenery.

9 Botswana Overland Tours recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    40 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Johannesburg to Nairobi

    7 weeks   From US$ 2490

    Johannesburg to Nairobi

  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

    5 weeks   From US$ 1790

    Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

  • Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

    26 days   From US$ 1390

    Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

  • Victoria Falls to Nairobi

    21 days   From US$ 1290

    Victoria Falls to Nairobi

  • Complete Desert and Delta

    21 days   From EUR 1855

    Livingstone to Livingstone

  • Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

    15 days   From US$ 890

    Victoria Falls to Dar Es Salaam

  • Magic Namibia

    14 days   From US$ 690

    Swakopmund to Victoria Falls

  • Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour

    11 days   From US$ 590

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg