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Botswana is a special place to safari. Thanks to their government's sustainable tourism policies, tourism developments have been limited, resulting in a high density of wildlife and very privileged wilderness experience.

During high season (June - Nov), expect to see huge numbers of elephant, buffalo and frequent predator activity. In low season, birding is fabulous, there are lots of baby mammals around and zebra and wildebeest migration in the Kalahari is a sight to behold.

Because distances between destinations can be great - and travel by road uncomfortable, we recommend travelling through Botswana by fly-in safaris - which afford fabulous views of the vast wilderness as well as allowing more time for wildlife viewing activities from each base. Accommodation is typically in luxury lodges - and may feature luxury tents or reed-built chalets typically situated along the edge of waterways or in remote wilderness areas.

I just have to return to Botswana. There were some such special moments to remember – waking up to the sound of hippos, seeing wild dogs and getting close to some elephant. We successfully tracked leopard and saw hundreds of buffalo. Just fabulous (Mrs Merlin, Cornwall).

Our honeymoon in Botswana was wonderfully special. We never knew a tent in the bush could accommodate his & her sinks, a four poster bed and a chez lounge! We watched one night as an elephant trundled right past our tent and another evening a private dinner was prepared for us in the middle of the bush. (Mrs & Mrs Blackwell, Surrey)

We will never forget coming across a lioness and her cub whilst out on a guided bushwalk whilst in the Linyanti. The Delta was just fabulous – we loved being in the wilderness – it was a shock to return to civilisation. Where else in the world can you go these days and say that? (Dr English, Leeds).

I just had to laugh – when we arrived by small aircraft at our camp in the Delta, our guide had to chase the warthog off the runway before the plane could take off again! In just a few days, I saw baby leopard, cheetah, 3 lions, hyaena, herds of buffalo – and a herd of elephant which passed right next to our game vehicle. Just a magical experience. (Ms Holmes, Kent)

• Glide through the reeves and waterways of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), where you might come across elephants playing in the water or hippos basking right in front of your boat.

• Watch as herds of elephant drink from a waterhole at dusk either from your private balcony or from the Boma as you have dinner or drinks.

• Stay in a luxury camp in true wilderness – fall asleep to the sounds of hippos grunting beneath your en suite permanent tent and awake to the call of baboons and birds in the surrounding trees. Lodges are all-inclusive: the cuisine is excellent and guides highly knowledgeable.

• Contemplate the galaxies whilst taking evening drinks around the fire – the stars at night in this area of true wilderness have to be seen to be believed. Combined with the sounds of the bush, you know you are a long way from home.

• Take game drives in wildlife-rich Chobe National Park, stopping for drinks at sunset and using night lights to track wildlife in the dark.

The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta - a massive freshwater oasis in the Kalahari Desert - is a maze of lagoons, channels and islands – right in the middle of the desert. The area is home to an array of wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, giraffe, antelope, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wildebeest and birdlife. Within the Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve is a protected area for the preservation of wildlife. The area is home to the Big 5 as well as a huge variety of colourful birdlife.

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is an area where wildlife roams in profusion and diversity. It is home to the largest concentration of Elephant in Africa and during the dry season the herds congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River. Large herds of Buffalo also concentrate on the floodplains during the dry season. Other major species such as Lion, Wild Dog, Puku, Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope are encountered in many areas of the reserve.

Kalahari Desert

A vast expanse of land, this is an area of seemingly endless space, solitude and silence. The area is home to the San – guests staying at a lodge in the area can take a walk with the San Bushman trackers, track white rhino on foot, and visit a local village for a fascinating insight into the traditional life of the tribes people. From January - March, expect to see large numbers of zebra and wildebeest as they migrate in the Nxai Pan area.

Most visitors travel during the peak season, from June to September – the dry season when wildlife spotting is undeniably best. During these months, the Lintyanti is very dry, making game easier to spot, and the Delta is in flood. From late May to September, the days are clar, dry and hot, often over 40 ºC. However, at night it can get very cold, sometimes dropping below freezing in the Kalahari. This is also the most expensive time to visit Botswana.

From December to March, there are some excellent deals available. Whilst this is known as rainy season, the rainfall is typically in the form of quick thunderstorms, which usually last about an hour. Expert rangers accompanying game drives, boat trips in the Delta or bushwalks ensure that sightings are maximised – this time of year is excellent for seeing a huge range of birdlife and wild flowers – and it’s the season for young, so there are lots of cute baby mammals around.

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