Nata is a strategic stopover in northeastern Botswana, widely known for its proximity to the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans, but its headline act is the community-run Nata Bird Sanctuary: a 230-square-kilometre haven for birdlife set along the northeastern edge of Sua (or Sowa) Pan. It’s one of the few places in Africa where flamingos breed […]
Wat is er te doen in Botswana
In Botswana staat de natuur centraal, en jij maakt daar deel van uit. Er zijn talloze manieren om de natuurlijke wonderen van het land te ontdekken. Terwijl safari’s en wandelsafari’s je adrenaline doen stromen, zorgen mokoro-tochten door de Okavango-delta en rondvluchten boven schijnbaar eindeloze landschappen voor een mix van spanning en rust. Ontdek de rijke fauna, maak kennis met de lokale cultuur en wees getuige van natuurspektakels zoals de Grote Zebramigratie. Van afgelegen zoutpannen tot kronkelende waterwegen in de delta: elk moment in Botswana is een herinnering in wording.
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Seven giant baobabs stand like guardians at the edge of Kudiakam Pan, famously painted by Thomas Baines in 1862 and still looking almost the same today. You spend 2 hours exploring this spot in the southern part of Nxai Pans National Park, where the trees are nicknamed the Sleeping Sisters. In the dry season, the […]
You set out in an open 4×4 for a three-hour game drive in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, which covers over 5,000 square kilometres along the Boteti River. This part of the park does not include the large salt pans themselves; those lie in the wider Makgadikgadi area, which stretches to more than 12,000 square kilometres. […]
Step into the heart of Khwai Village on a guided cultural visit that brings local life into focus. This engaging experience introduces you to community traditions, values and everyday rhythms, starting at the kgotla. This is the village’s traditional meeting place, where stories of Khwai’s past and present will be shared. A little over 400 […]
Set out on a thrilling game drive through the legendary Savute Channel, deep in the heart of Chobe National Park, where wildlife encounters are anything but ordinary. This rugged, ever-changing landscape attracts impressive gatherings of animals and is especially famed for Africa’s largest elephant population and high conentrations of predators. Venture out for 2 to […]
Set off at 6 AM, after an early breakfast, for the Savuti Marsh Excursion: a six-hour journey into the remote western reaches of Chobe National Park. The excursion includes some scenic stops – including tea or coffee and refreshments – for instance at the iconic Cathedral of Baobabs, a picture-perfect setting. Guided by experts who […]
A game drive in the Okavango Delta is a front-row seat to a landscape that constantly reinvents itself. One moment you’re moving through open savannah dotted with antelope, the next you’re weaving past waterways and mopane woodland, with elephants appearing as if from nowhere. Mornings start early (and yes, it’s worth it) when the air […]
A sleep-out on the Makgadikgadi Pans is stargazing on a whole different level. After a proper 3-hour off-road adventure, you arrive at your “star bed” in the middle of nowhere; elevated above the pans, with nothing between you and the universe but a mosquito net. As night falls, silence takes over and the sky explodes […]
A day trip to Nxai Pans National Park takes you across wide grassy plains dotted with acacia trees, with open landscapes that stretch to the horizon and create excellent conditions for spotting wildlife. You drive in an open 4×4 past herds of zebra, wildebeest, springbok, and giraffe, while predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas […]
A motorboat safari reveals a different side of the Moremi Game Reserve; one where the water, rather than the wheels, leads the way. Glide through the winding channels and open lagoons of the Okavango Delta, as Moremi covers part of this area, which is one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Settle into a comfortable […]
Game drives in Moremi Game Reserves unfold across a landscape where water and wilderness are in constant conversation. One moment you’re crossing open grasslands dotted with antelope, the next you’re weaving between lagoons and palm-fringed islands, where elephants splash and hippos barely bother to move aside. It’s this ever-changing mix of dry land and waterways […]
A boat cruise on the Chobe River offers one of the most rewarding ways to experience Chobe National Park’s extraordinary wildlife. Drifting quietly along the water, you’ll enjoy close-up views of elephants as they drink, bathe and swim between the riverbanks and islands, often in impressive numbers. Hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and a rich variety of […]
Join a guided game drive in the Chobe Riverfront area, known for its large elephant populations, predators and diverse birdlife. You explore in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, led by experienced guides who know the terrain well. Morning drives depart before sunrise to make the most of cooler temperatures and peak wildlife activity, while afternoon […]
Embark on a guided game drive through the Khwai Concession, where expert guides lead you deep into wildlife-rich grasslands, flood plains and mopane forests in search of unforgettable sightings. From bathing elephants and watchful hippos to elusive leopards, wild dogs, roaming lion prides and over 500 bird species, every drive unfolds differently. And as the […]
Glide silently over the Khwai River on a traditional mokoro, just centimetres above the water’s surface. Poled along by a skilled local guide, this aquatic safari in a dugout canoe navigates through papyrus-lined channels, offering an intimate, eco-friendly way to discover the wildlife and vegetation of this unique ecosystem without disturbing it. The gentle swaying […]
