Botswana thrives on its rigorous land and wildlife management and its calibrated high value/low-volume tourism – proven policies that sustain the country’s economic wellbeing. They safeguard her reputation as the “safari destination’s safari destination.”
Home to Africa’s Big Five: Cape buffalo, African elephant, African lion, leopard and rhinoceros, Botswana offers these distinctive safaris, all are available and form an integral part of Our Afrika Safaris’ ‘Spirit of Botswana’ Journeys.
Climb into a customized vehicle outfitted to drive through the African bush. Gaze across panoramic views and count on wildlife sightings to complete the picture. At glorious sunrise and splendid African sunsets, two game drives daily assure a mobile safe haven from which to experience Botswana’s wildlife.
Enveloped within nature and the African bush, follow an experienced local guide to walk well-known trails, identify animal footprints and distinguish telltale signposts of the animals who previously visited this very wilderness terrain. Learn about environmental conservation. Become wiser about plant life. Discover the delights of walking the bush!
Be seated in a traditional Botswana canoe – a hybrid Venetian gondola cum Samoan canoe – and experience the Okavango Delta’s tranquil beauty. Float safely through her shallow, crystalline canals. Remain eye-level at the water’s edge to view birds, follow dragonflies and glide beside waterlillies. Note the surrounding wildlife and fowl, and drift through this unique eco-system.
Absorb Africa by Air! Soar in a fully equipped helicopter with experienced bush pilots who delight in unfolding their home turf. Follow wildlife sighting from your bird’s eye view above and be enthralled by landscapes that extend forever below.
Drive through the dark Botswana bush at night as experienced guides educate about the wildlife’s nocturnal habitats, identify activities under dark of cover and distinguish the sounds of avian inhabitants.