Botswana

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Why visit Botswana?

Botswana is one of Africa's most extraordinary destinations, where the vast Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unfurls into a shimmering labyrinth of waterways teeming with elephants, hippos, and rare sitatunga antelope. In Chobe National Park near the frontier town of Kasane, the world's densest elephant population roams golden floodplains at dusk, while the surreal salt pans of the Central Kalahari stretch endlessly under skies ablaze with stars. In Maun, the safari capital, riverside lodges serve hearty seswaa, a slow-cooked shredded beef dish paired with pap and morogo wild greens that ground every adventure in authentic local flavor. Gaborone, the vibrant capital, blends contemporary galleries with bustling craft markets offering handwoven Tswana baskets of breathtaking craftsmanship. Whether gliding silently by mokoro canoe or tracking lions on foot with a San guide, Botswana delivers wilderness at its most untamed and intimate, and Tony AI can craft every extraordinary detail of your journey here.

๐ŸŒŠ Okavango Delta Magic

Glide through pristine channels spotting Africa's Big Five in lush, floodlit wilderness.

๐Ÿ– Authentic Tswana Cuisine

Savor slow-cooked seswaa with pap and wild morogo greens at local lodges.

โ˜€๏ธ Best Travel Season

Visit May through October for dry season game viewing and spectacular wildlife gatherings.

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When to go to Botswana

The best months for Botswana are June, July, August, September and October. Highs then range from 25°C to 36°C, crowds are low at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
29°
low 19°
17 wet days
Feb
30°
low 19°
14 wet days
Mar
29°
low 19°
7 wet days
Apr
30°
low 16°
0 wet days
May
28°
low 12°
0 wet days
Jun
26°
low 10°
0 wet days
Jul
25°
low 9°
0 wet days
Aug
29°
low 12°
0 wet days
Sep
34°
low 16°
0 wet days
Oct
36°
low 20°
1 wet day
Nov
36°
low 21°
4 wet days
Dec
33°
low 21°
10 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Maun, North-West District. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Botswana — common questions

When is the best time to visit Botswana?

The best months for Botswana are June, July, August, September and October. Highs then range from 25ยฐC to 36ยฐC, crowds are low at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Botswana?

October is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 36°C. July is the coolest, around 25°C by day and 9°C at night. January is the wettest, with about 17 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Botswana known for?

Botswana is best known for wildlife, nature, adventure, quiet and luxury. The things people come for: Okavango Delta mokoro canoes, Chobe elephants, Central Kalahari salt pans.

Who is Botswana best suited to?

Botswana works particularly well for couples, honeymooners, photographers and older travellers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Botswana?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

Do I need a visa for Botswana?

That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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