A natural paradise like few others left on our planet. Endless expanses, absolute silence, and untouched wilderness define a country where nature is in charge.
A highlight of any trip to Botswana is the incomparable Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta that expands to between 15,000 and 22,000 square kilometers depending on the season—making it larger than the whole of Belgium. Here, the Okavango River vanishes into the sand, creating one of the most impressive ecosystems on Earth.
The most impressive way to explore the delta is by mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe: you glide silently through reed-lined waterways while experienced rangers bring you closer to the world of leopards, hyenas, lion prides, hippos, and crocodiles. Whether on a boat safari or during a game drive—wildlife encounters are magical and intense. Elephants taking their morning bath or hippos in mirror-smooth lagoons: these are images that stay with you.
Another highlight is Chobe National Park in the north of the country, famous for Africa’s largest elephant population. However, massive herds of buffalo and an incredibly diverse birdlife also make this park unforgettable.
In the south, the Kalahari Desert impresses with its secluded vastness, while the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans—one of the largest salt pan landscapes in the world—create an almost otherworldly atmosphere. Encounters with the San Bushmen, the zebra migration, experiences with meerkats, nights in exclusive tented camps, and the clear, endless starry sky all come together to create an unforgettable travel scenario that touches the soul.
Botswana is famous for its pristine national parks such as Chobe National Park or the Okavango Delta. Here, you can experience herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, giraffes, wild dogs, and many other wild animals in their natural habitat. Through exclusivity and limited visitor numbers in private concessions, Botswana focuses on up-close and personal experiences.
The Okavango Delta, one of the largest inland deltas in the world, offers fascinating landscapes with rivers, lagoons, and swamps. Safaris can even be experienced here by boat or mokoro (traditional dugout canoe).
The level of knowledge among rangers in Botswana is on another level, whether it's regarding animal behavior, tracking, or—around the campfire—storytelling. The lodge staff delight us with their calm, unobtrusive charm, authenticity, and warmth.
Approx. 581,730 km² - about 40% of the land area is protected by national parks and private concessions.
Around 2.4 million inhabitants
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Botswana Pula
Subtropical; best time to travel is during the dry season from April/May to October.
German, Swiss, and Austrian citizens receive a residence permit upon entry (max. 3 months).
Botswana is a democracy and holds elections.
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Please note: Entry requirements can change at short notice. You can obtain up-to-date information from the Foreign Office or the respective embassies.
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