Botswana

“Dumela!” – A warm African hello

Botswana, nature’s magnificent pageantry of life

One of the few remaining true wilderness destinations and unspoilt by mass tourism, Botswana offers an unparalleled safari destination to both the first time safari traveller and the seasoned safari enthusiast.

With diverse and contrasting game viewing areas on offer, including the pristine Okavango Delta, the famous Chobe River, the rugged savannas of the Savute, the lush marshlands of the exclusive Linyanti concession areas, combined with the vast lunar landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the renowned Central Kalahari, Botswana is a land of incomparable safari destinations.

Botswana is a stable democracy built on a thriving economy and a local culture of friendly and proud people. This, together with the diverse array of unspoilt and game enriched areas, allows Botswana to offer a Safari experience unrivalled by any other.

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Bucket-list

  • Mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta

  • Boat cruise on the Chobe River
  • Tsodilo Hills, the home of ancient rock paintings
  • Sleep under the stars on the Makgadikgadi Pans

Highlights

  • Highest concentration of elephants in Africa
  • Two world heritage sites
  • One of the largest salt pans in the world
  • Fascinating local culture to experience with local bushmen

What you need to know

Botswana is a unique destination year round. From the annual flooding of the Okavango Delta in dry season, to the second largest zebra migration in Africa that swarms the Makgadikgadi Pans in green season, our expert knowledge will ensure that your guest’s get the very best out of their visit, whatever the season.

With more than 17% of the country set aside as National Parks or Game reserves and a government committed to wildlife conservation and ensuring we avoid mass tourism with a low impact tourism policy in place, Botswana certainly boasts an intimate, game rich and exclusive safari experience.

Most common wall sockets require 3 pin round or 3 square pin plugs. Lodges and bush camps run on generator and solar power supplies, therefore using inverter systems to provide a 220v power supply to tents and main lounge areas.

It is a requirement that all guests travelling to Botswana be adequately covered by comprehensive travel insurance to cover all aspects of their holiday. International flights/ loss & theft/medical requirements/damage and cancellation etc. We would recommend guests organise travel insurance in home country. Sense of Africa is covered by comprehensive liability insurance for up to 20 million Botswana pula per incident.

Tours to fill your senses

Botswana is a diverse destination suiting well to a variety of travel, including private tailor-made tours and scheduled group tours. Specialist consultants offer versatile itineraries, exclusive added value and an insight into little known tour and safari destinations. The tours originality is evident in travel options with an edge. Extensive knowledge of Botswana and an open-minded approach to travel have facilitated the design of itineraries that veer far from tired norms, packing in adventure and relaxation in equal parts.

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The people you can count on

At Sense of Africa, the threads of our values and company culture run deep into our people. They are at the core of everything we do, and being a part of our business has become aspirational to many people in the tourism industry.

From the grassroots learnerships that open up employment and education opportunities, to the on-going training interventions that we undertake, it’s all about us investing in the best possible people, to ensure that we constantly curate a premium human to human experience.

We recruit and nourish the best of the best, who experience our destination and all that South Africa has to offer, first hand. Knowledge is shared through mentorships and coaching, through travelling and experiencing, and through daily interactions with our stakeholders, suppliers and clients.

Suzanne Benadie
Suzanne BenadieManaging Executive
Merle Kwan
Merle KwanOperations Director
Samantha Naidu
Samantha NaiduGeneral Manager Operations
Masa Yamawaki
Masa YamawakiGeneral Manager Sales
Diane Jacobs
Diane JacobsTeam Manager Business Development
Jarrod Elliott
Jarrod ElliottTeam Manager Contracting
Boledi Masola
Boledi MasolaFinancial Reporting Manager