AFRICA'S FINEST WILDERNESS
Luxury Botswana Safari Holidays from the UK
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Why Botswana
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HAND-VETTED RESORTS
Africa's Finest Wilderness
Botswana is, for many, the finest safari country in Africa — the watery wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the great elephant herds of Chobe, and the haunting emptiness of the Kalahari. Its low-impact, low-volume policy means few vehicles, vast private concessions and a sense of true wilderness that is increasingly rare.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Botswana — we route a fly-in safari between contrasting camps: water and land, Delta and Chobe, often finishing at Victoria Falls next door, with every light-aircraft hop handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Delta water camps to Kalahari lodges, we build a Botswana safari that is exclusive, wild and quietly spectacular.
Botswana is the connoisseur's safari — low-volume, high-end and genuinely wild. The Okavango Delta in particular has no equal anywhere in Africa.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Botswana rewards the traveller who wants true wilderness. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
The Okavango Delta
A vast inland delta of channels, lagoons and islands — explored by mokoro (dugout canoe) and game drive, with extraordinary wildlife and few other vehicles.
Chobe
Home to one of Africa's greatest elephant populations — game drives and boat safaris along the Chobe River, where huge herds gather at the water.
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The Kalahari
The haunting expanse of the Kalahari and the Makgadikgadi salt pans — desert-adapted wildlife, meerkats and some of the darkest, starriest skies on earth.
Fly-In Safari
Light aircraft link remote camps over the Delta and the bush — the romance of the fly-in safari, and the only way to reach the wildest concessions.
Predators & Big Game
Lions, leopards, wild dogs and the full cast of big game in private concessions — with night drives and walking safaris off-limits in the national parks alone.
Victoria Falls
Just next door — the thundering Falls make a natural, spectacular start or finish to a Botswana safari (see our Zambia and Zimbabwe pages).
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every lodge, camp and hotel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses our clients return to, year after year.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Okavango Delta & Chobe
- Maun arrival (MUB via Johannesburg) - light aircraft to the Okavango Delta
- 4 nights Okavango Delta camp (water + land activities)
- 3 nights Chobe National Park camp (elephant capital)
- Fully inclusive (all meals, drinks, activities)
- Mokoro canoe safari | game drives | Chobe River boat safari
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Botswana Premium Delta
- Maun arrival - light aircraft to the Delta
- 3 nights Kwetsani or Vumbura Plains (Wilderness, premium Delta)
- 2 nights Savute or Linyanti (predator country)
- 2 nights Chobe Chilwero (Chobe riverfront)
- Fully inclusive | all light-aircraft transfers | mokoro + game drives + river safari
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Mombo & Jao, Okavango Delta
- Maun arrival - light aircraft to Chief's Island
- 4 nights Mombo Camp (Wilderness flagship, 'place of plenty', Big Five)
- 3 nights Jao Camp (architectural Delta icon, water-based)
- Fully inclusive (all meals, premium drinks, activities, laundry)
- Private game drives + mokoro | both camps among Africa's finest
- Return flights from London airports + internal flights, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Botswana journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
DRY SEASON & PEAK
May to October
The prime safari season — dry, with wildlife concentrated at the water and the Delta's floodwaters at their highest around June to August. The busiest and priciest; book early.
GREEN SEASON
November to March
The summer rains bring lush landscapes, newborns and superb birding, with dramatic skies. Hotter and quieter, with the best value and the Kalahari at its best.
SHOULDER
April & November
The edges of the seasons — good wildlife, fewer guests and better rates, with mostly fine weather.
THE DELTA FLOOD
June to August
The paradox of the Delta — its floodwaters peak in the dry winter, fed by distant rains, making the water camps and mokoro trips at their most magical.
Sample Itinerary
An 8-Night Botswana Fly-In Safari
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Botswana
Your overnight flight reaches Johannesburg, then onward to Maun, the gateway to the Delta. A light-aircraft hop to your first camp.
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DAYS 2-3 — THE DELTA
Okavango Water Camp
A camp deep in the Delta — mokoro trips, game drives and boating through the channels, with wildlife and few other vehicles.
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DAYS 4-5 — A LAND CAMP
Delta or Linyanti
A contrasting land-based concession for big-game drives, walking safaris and night drives — variety in the wilderness.
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DAYS 6-8 — ELEPHANTS
Chobe & the Falls
On to Chobe for its great elephant herds and river safaris, finishing within reach of Victoria Falls.
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DAY 9 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A final morning before your light-aircraft and onward flights home.
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Getting There
- No direct flights — typically around 14-16 hours via Johannesburg to Maun or Kasane
- Connections from major regional UK airports
- Light aircraft link the remote camps
- Botswana is 1-2 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free for stays of up to 90 days
- Passport valid 6 months with at least one blank page
- Onward or return ticket
- An electronic travel registration may apply — we confirm the latest requirement when you book
Health & Safety
- Antimalarial precautions are recommended for safari areas — see a travel clinic 6-8 weeks before travel for personalised advice
- A yellow-fever certificate is required only if you are arriving from a country with a risk of transmission, not when flying directly from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is essential
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Botswana Pula (BWP); cards in towns and lodges, cash and US Dollars useful for tips
- On a fly-in safari most costs are included
- English is widely spoken
- Strict baggage limits apply on light aircraft — we advise on soft bags