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Botswana is where we began, when Susie Cazenove met Henrietta Loyd here over 30 years ago. Henrietta says: “I’ve had a lifelong love affair with the continent, the world of safari, the wildlife and the sense of freedom that being in the bush brings.”
A luxury holiday to Botswana offers one of Africa’s most immersive and exclusive wildlife experiences – with vast open spaces, pristine wilderness, and the chance to witness the Big Five. As Botswana safari specialists, we craft tailor-made trips for families, couples, and adventurers seeking something truly extraordinary. Our founder, Hen Loyd, counts Botswana among her most unforgettable travel moments.
“It’s hard to beat the middle of the Kalahari Desert near Jack’s Camp, being surrounded by the shimmering saltpans of the Makgadikgadi, with the sounds of a distant lion roaring and I mean nothing else around. It is hard to describe as the landscape is endless, with nothingness stretching out before you, but it is so beautiful in its simplicity and harshness, and is wonderfully surreal.”
Whether you’re looking for a family safari in Botswana, a romantic escape, or a private guided trip, we’ll help you explore its most exclusive corners. From the Moremi Game Reserve on the edge of Okavango Delta, where a family safari appeals to your cheekiest of monkeys. Enjoy our insider access to the select few camps in private reserves of the Selinda, Kwando and the Linyani, in the north of the Chobe National Park, where huge herds of elephant roam grassy plains rolling all the way into Namibia.
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Below are suggestions for the kind of Botswana safari holiday you might have. Your bespoke travel itinerary will be personalised to you, so it perfectly matches the kind of trip that you want to experience.
Botswana is where it all started for cazenove+loyd and will always be as special for us, as it is for anyone who visits this incredible country. The Okavango Delta is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet and is home to some of the very best safari camps in Africa.
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View TRIP +Botswana evokes images of endless desert landscapes, the lush Okavango Delta teeming with wildlife, and vast salt pans that stretch to the horizon. This itinerary takes you through the country’s diverse and stunning environments, allowing you to explore some of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas on horseback, offering unparalleled experiences in the wild.
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View TRIP +Southern Africa conjures up so many images from mighty waterfalls to vibrant cities, from lions hunting in the bush to elephants fording vast water systems and meerkats thriving in deserts. This itinerary is designed to take you through as many of the beautiful and varied landscapes this magical part of the world has to offer.
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View TRIP +Two neighbours with very different histories – Botswana has been on the tourist map for several decades, and a regional pioneer in conservation and responsible tourism, while Zimbabwe has...
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View TRIP +Is this the Ultimate Safari? We think it might just be. Combining the wettest safari destination, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, with the driest desert in the world, Antarctica, might just be the most incredible combination. Lions one week and penguins the next, anyone?
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View TRIP +We believe travel is precious
The world has transformed dramatically since cazenove+loyd was founded in 1993. On every trip we take, we wonder how that destination will look in another 30 years. We are passionate about our destinations and understand that it has become more important than ever to conserve their wildlife, habitats and communities for future generations.
Being where our journey began, we have a deep local knowledge, handpicked guides, and exclusive access to remote camps ensuring you’re not just visiting Botswana, you’re connecting with it.


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There are no mandatory vaccinations if you are travelling directly from the UK, EU, or USA.
However if you are travelling from, or transferring through, a Yellow Fever risk country you will need to be vaccinated for that.
You will also want to obtain Malaria prevention medication, especially if you are travelling in the northern wetlands areas, and a rabies vaccination if you are going on safari.
The official language of Botswana is English, however the national language – and the one most spoken – is Setswana.
Botswana is also home to many smaller group languages and dialects such as Kalanga, Sekgalagadi, and Herero. All guides and safari staff will speak English though, so no need to reach for Duolingo just yet!
Botswana is one of the safest countries to visit in Africa, owing to political stability, relative prosperity, and well-established tourism industry. If you are going on safari, there are potential risks when encountering wildlife, however listening to your expert guides and always following safari protocol when out in the bush will mitigate these and allow you to have a safe and enriching safari experience.
Botswana offers some of the best and most unique safari experiences in Africa. From spotting hippos and wading birds on a wetlands safari in the Okavango Delta, to horseback trekking on the Makgadikgadi salt pans, to a classic Big Five game drive in Chobe National Park, Botswana has everything you would want from a safari holiday.
Some amazing highlights of Botswana are as follows: the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO world heritage site and the largest inland delta in the world, is home to countless animals, including hippos, lions, leopards, and wild dogs; Chobe National Park boasts one of Africa’s largest elephant populations and excellent river boat safaris; the Makgadikgadi salt pans are bursting with life in the rainy season, from meerkats and flamingos, to an impressive migrantzebra population.
Botswana is home to practically all the iconic safari animals, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceros. You may also see giraffes, zebra, hippos, wild dogs, hyenas, many species of antelope, and countless birds. The best time for viewing these tends to be in the summer dry season when the bush cover is low, however the wet season is great for birdwatching and for spotting baby animals.


The Delta was spectacular with an abundance of animals and birdlife. The highlight of this camp was the helicopter flight giving us a 'drone' perspective of the region, during which we could truly appreciate the intricacy of the multiple waterways, lagoons and vegetation. Our gorgeous chopper pilot, all the way from New Zealand, surprised us with Champagne by the edge of a massive lagoon. What a treat!
The highlight of the Kalahari for us was the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The food here was also outstanding, and with each meal, we were seated at a communal table. Overall, our safari was an incredible experience, made up of three very different camps, spending three nights in each and made even more special by our guides and the supporting staff at each of the camps. The care and attention to detail throughout the trip was faultless.
My latest cazenove+loyd adventure was a return to Africa in June 2018, this time to Zambia, Victoria Falls and Botswana. The plan was for three of us but at the very last minute, my friends had to cancel. I had special attention from the staff in each camp. There was a bottle of Champagne waiting at the hotel in Victoria Falls. These are the small touches that set c+l apart.
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Whether you're a first-time safari-goer or a seasoned traveller, a luxury safari in Kenya offers an extraordinary experience. Kenya's diverse landscapes, teeming with abundant wildlife, make it a microcosm of Africa.
View Country +On tailor-made holidays in South Africa, you can indulge in fantastic game-viewing, vibrant cities and some of the world’s best wineries in picturesque vineyards, as well as immersing yourself in exciting cultural encounters, making your luxury holiday truly unforgettable.
View Country +Little, if anything, compares to the intense thrill of seeing a leopard at close quarters on a walking safari with one of our favourite guides in the game-rich South Luangwa Valley. And that’s only the start of a luxury safari in Zambia’s appeal.
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