Why Choose a Family Safari in Botswana?

One of the true highlights of Botswana is its innovative approach to tourism. Its low-impact model ensures minimal disruption to the environment, with fewer guests per lodge and a more exclusive, sustainable experience. You’ll have the rare chance to immerse yourself in remote wilderness, surrounded only by the sounds of nature and vast, untamed landscapes during your Botswana safari.

A premier birding destination and a haven for wildlife lovers, Botswana offers unforgettable encounters on daily game drives, night drives, and even guided bush walks for the more adventurous.

From the elephant herds of Chobe National Park and the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta, to the flamingo-filled Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana’s diversity is astounding. Whether exploring by 4×4, mokoro, or on foot, every moment captures the raw beauty of Africa — perfect for a family safari to remember.


Safari Highlights in Botswana

Traveller on a mokoro canoe at sunset in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Mokoro Safaris

Makgadikgadi salt pans stretching across the Botswana landscape

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Aerial view of the Okavango Delta waterways and wetlands in Botswana

Okavango Delta

Pack of African wild dogs in the woodland of Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Moremi Game Reserve

Elephants by the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Chobe National Park

Acacia tree on the open plains of the Savuti region in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Savuti Region


Best Time to Visit Botswana for a Safari

Botswana is a land-locked country with wide, flat, and often arid landscapes, making the Okavango Delta an extraordinary wetland wonder. The dry season (April–September) is the most popular time for Botswana safaris, when wildlife viewing is at its best and the landscapes are clear and golden.

The green season (December–March) brings lush scenery and fewer visitors, offering quieter parks and excellent birding opportunities. Whichever season you choose, Botswana promises an unforgettable safari experience year-round.


Tailored Family Safari Experiences

From boat and birding experiences to horseback and fly-in adventures, a safari tour in Botswana brings families and couples closer to the wild heart of Africa.


Accommodation and Family-Friendly Stays

Here are some of our favourite Botswana lodges that blend sustainability, luxury, and intimate wilderness experiences for families and couples.

Moremi Game Reserve

Mogogelo Camp

Mogogelo Camp offers an authentic Okavango Delta experience, combining adventurous game viewing with meaningful cultural connection. A relaxed, unfenced setting and warm hospitality create an immersive, close-to-nature safari atmosphere.

Chobe Forest Reserve

Wildtracks Safaris Eco Lodge

Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge delivers an exceptional blend of luxury, sustainability, and authentic African wilderness—making it a standout choice for travelers seeking both comfort and meaningful connection with nature and local culture.

Okavango Delta

Xaoo Safari Lodge

Xaoo Safari Lodge is a boutique, eco-friendly safari retreat nestled in the heart of Botswana’s legendary Okavango Delta. Guests enjoy a balance of comfort, adventure, and authentic cultural insight, with warm hosting and immersive activities in nature.

Moremi Game Reserve

Mogogelo Camp

Mogogelo Camp offers an authentic Okavango Delta experience, combining adventurous game viewing with meaningful cultural connection. A relaxed, unfenced setting and warm hospitality create an immersive, close-to-nature safari atmosphere.

Chobe Forest Reserve

Wildtracks Safaris Eco Lodge

Wildtrack Safaris Eco Lodge delivers an exceptional blend of luxury, sustainability, and authentic African wilderness—making it a standout choice for travelers seeking both comfort and meaningful connection with nature and local culture.

Okavango Delta

Xaoo Safari Lodge

Xaoo Safari Lodge is a boutique, eco-friendly safari retreat nestled in the heart of Botswana’s legendary Okavango Delta. Guests enjoy a balance of comfort, adventure, and authentic cultural insight, with warm hosting and immersive activities in nature.


Discover our Botswana Safaris & Tours

From the Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park, get inspired with family-friendly and luxury safari tours that showcase Botswana’s most remarkable destinations.

10-Day Botswana Highlights (All-Inclusive)

Discover Botswana’s most iconic landscapes, from the Okavango Delta to Chobe and Moremi. Helicopter flights, luxury camps, mokoro excursions, game drives, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

$6,105 pp sharing

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7-Day Botswana Safari — Stay 7, Pay 6 Offer

Experience seven days of adventure across Botswana’s pristine reserves. Stay in eco-luxury lodges, enjoy sunrise drives, mokoro outings, and close encounters with leopards and wild dogs.

$3,214 pp sharing

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8-Day Botswana & Victoria Falls Family Safari

Combine Botswana’s rich wildlife with the majesty of Victoria Falls. Perfect for families, this journey features luxury lodges, river cruises, and thrilling game drive experiences.

$3,732 pp sharing

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5-Day Botswana Safari Package

Enjoy an immersive safari across Botswana’s top reserves, with twice-daily game drives, boat cruises, expert guides, and exceptional opportunities for Big Five and birdlife viewing.

$4,050 pp sharing

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 5-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Safari

Experience two unique camps in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy mokoro trips, day and night game drives, and eco-luxury stays surrounded by rich wildlife and wetlands.

$4,256 pp sharing

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9-Day Chobe, Moremi & Okavango Safari

Journey through Chobe, Moremi, Okavango Delta, and the Makgadikgadi Pans on a luxury safari featuring river cruises, scenic flights, and incredible wildlife encounters.

$5,343 pp sharing

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10-Day Botswana Highlights (All-Inclusive)

Discover Botswana’s most iconic landscapes, from the Okavango Delta to Chobe and Moremi. Helicopter flights, luxury camps, mokoro excursions, game drives, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

$6,105 pp sharing

Discover

7-Day Botswana Safari — Stay 7, Pay 6 Offer

Experience seven days of adventure across Botswana’s pristine reserves. Stay in eco-luxury lodges, enjoy sunrise drives, mokoro outings, and close encounters with leopards and wild dogs.

$3,214 pp sharing

Discover

8-Day Botswana & Victoria Falls Family Safari

Combine Botswana’s rich wildlife with the majesty of Victoria Falls. Perfect for families, this journey features luxury lodges, river cruises, and thrilling game drive experiences.

$3,732 pp sharing

Discover

5-Day Botswana Safari Package

Enjoy an immersive safari across Botswana’s top reserves, with twice-daily game drives, boat cruises, expert guides, and exceptional opportunities for Big Five and birdlife viewing.

$4,050 pp sharing

Discover

 5-Day Botswana Okavango Delta Safari

Experience two unique camps in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy mokoro trips, day and night game drives, and eco-luxury stays surrounded by rich wildlife and wetlands.

$4,256 pp sharing

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9-Day Chobe, Moremi & Okavango Safari

Journey through Chobe, Moremi, Okavango Delta, and the Makgadikgadi Pans on a luxury safari featuring river cruises, scenic flights, and incredible wildlife encounters.

$5,343 pp sharing

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