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Botswana

Botswana is a destination where the road is sometimes nothing more than two tracks through the sand. You drive through national parks at your own pace and spend the night surrounded by nature.

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Southern Africa

Maun or Kasane
as a starting point

Best time to travel

May till October

Driving skills

Intermediate to experienced

A country where nature sets the pace.

In Botswana, you rarely take the fastest route. You follow sandy tracks through national parks and travel at the rhythm of nature. Wildlife always has priority.

Botswana

is the right choice if.

  • Want to drive independently through national parks.
  • Dream of wildlife in its natural environment.
  • Enjoy camping in remote locations.
  • Believe the journey is as important as the destination.
  • Have around 20 days or more.
Please take into account:
  • Many routes follow sandy tracks where a 4x4 is essential.
  • Distances between facilities can be considerable.
  • Wildlife always has the right of way.

You don't want to miss this.

There are places that simply cannot be missing from any itinerary. Below are the absolute highlights—the images you already have in your mind before you even set off, which turn out to be even more breathtaking in reality.

Chobe National Park

Savuti inland. The Chobe River to the north. Between them lies a national park where elephants can bring your journey to an unexpected stop. Explore Chobe in your 4x4 or take to the water for a different perspective on the wildlife.

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Moremi Game Reserve

Grasslands, small rivers and wildlife around you. In Moremi you drive yourself from North Gate to places like Third Bridge and Xakanaxa. Sometimes you stay behind the wheel. Sometimes you step into a boat.

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Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

White all the way to the horizon. The Makgadikgadi salt pans consist of the Sowa, Nxai and Nwetwe pans and together cover 12,000 km². Dry and empty in summer. Very different once the rain falls.

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A destination made for 4x4 travel.

A 4x4 opens the way to remote campsites and national parks that cannot be reached otherwise.

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Everything you need to know before you go.

No surprises along the way—that’s our motto. That’s why we’ve outlined the most important practical information about Namibia below. You will receive more details in your personal travel documents and via the app.

Driver's license

You need a valid driving licence and an International Driving Permit.

Traffic

Traffic drives on the left. Outside towns, traffic is generally light.

Roads

Botswana has paved roads, gravel roads and deep sandy tracks. In national parks, a 4x4 is essential.

Currency

The official currency is the Botswana Pula (BWP). Carry cash in remote areas.

Best time to visit by region

From May to October. This is the dry winter season when you’re most likely to spot wildlife.

Vaccinations

Consult a travel health clinic or healthcare provider before departure.

Which

Botswana

trip is right for you?

From changing landscapes to routes with a pace of their own. Explore our self-drive trips and find a starting point that suits the way you want to experience the country.

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Botswana
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls self drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
The sun rises over the dunes of Sossusvlei. An elephant appears at a waterhole in Etosha. And further along, the lush landscapes of the Okavango and Chobe await. Over these nineteen days, you travel through three countries, with the freedom to make your own choices along the way. You camp in remarkable places, swap gravel roads for 4x4 tracks and finish with two nights at Victoria Falls. The final stretch? You can leave the driving to someone else.
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Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Windhoek - Victoria Falls self-drive
19
days
from
1990
1990
p.p.
A lion beside the track. An elephant slowly crossing your path. And at night, the sounds of the bush, right beside your rooftop tent. On this self-drive journey, you travel from Namibia's desert landscapes to Botswana's national parks, where the adventure takes on a new dimension. For four days, you venture deep into the wilderness, tackling rugged sandy tracks and staying at unfenced campsites. Your journey ends at Victoria Falls. You return your 4x4 in Kasane and leave the final stretch to someone else.
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South Africa
Botswana
South Africa & Botswana self-drive
20
days
from
2050
2050
p.p.
Spotting a rhino from your 4x4. A lion resting right beside the track. Or waking up at a campsite with no fence between you and the wilderness. On this self-drive journey, you travel from South Africa through Botswana, from the national parks around the Okavango Delta to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. You tackle rugged sandy tracks, camp deep in the bush and take time along the way to enjoy the comfort of a safari lodge. And the best part? Even your first and last days are all about safari. So you can make the most of every day on the road.
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