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Botswana

Botswana is Africa’s gold standard for exclusive, high-quality safari. A deliberate policy of low-volume, high-cost tourism keeps visitor numbers low and ecosystems pristine — you will rarely share a wildlife sighting here. From the world’s largest inland delta to the ancient Kalahari and the extraordinary elephant herds of Chobe, Botswana offers some of the most rewarding and unforgettable safari experiences on the continent.

Game Reserves & National Parks

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Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Chobe National Park

The Cuando River in Botswana

Linyanti, Selinda & Kwando

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Moremi Game Reserve

An elephant at Mashatu, Northern Tuli, Botswana

Northern Tuli (Mashatu)

Okavango Delta

Reference map of Botswana showing the reserves featured on 25-south.com: Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta, the Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando concessions, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Northern Tuli and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The national parks, game reserves and concessions we feature in Botswana. Click to open the full-size map. Map by 25° South, data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Part of the 25° South map series →

Planning where to stay or what to add to your itinerary? Read about Mababe River Lodge, a handy overnight stop on the northern circuit, or find out Is a helicopter flight over the Delta worth it?

Image credits

  • Linyanti, Selinda & Kwando — Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Northern Tuli (Mashatu) — Photo: Mabrndt / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons