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    Botswana Family
    Safaris made for you

    Luxurious, bespoke, private and family-friendly Botswana safaris
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    The Okavango Delta's

    waterways for exhilarating boat rides or relaxing mokoro trips

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    San culture

    can be explored in the Kalahari Desert

    The Linyanti

    for epic birdwatching and lots of wildlife

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    The biggest elephant herds

    in the world can be found in the Linyanti and Chobe National Park

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    Exclusive Safari experiences

    in private concessions

    Epic and unique Botswana family adventures

    Famous for its diverse landscapes, lush wildlife and energetic experiences across the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, Botswana is the perfect destination for a luxury family safari holiday.

    Experts in planning tailored experiences for families travelling to Botswana, Jacada’s Travel Designers consider everything from luxury accommodation to transport, and provide a detailed itinerary including family-friendly activities with local guides.

    In a truly versatile Botswana family safari, your family can explore the landscapes and encounter the local wildlife by air, boat or even on foot, as well as experiencing luxury and authentic family-friendly accommodation; including private riverside villas, tented camps, and stellar lodges with kids clubs and special activities.

    Although Botswana has become an exclusive and popular family-friendly destination in recent years, it may be more suited to older families, as the choices for young families here are quite limited given the remote locations, age restrictions at the accommodation, and the level of travelling involved with many of its destinations. Nevertheless, we have a great portfolio of options for families travelling with younger children, so speak to our expert Travel Designer for more information.

    Highlights

    Go wildlife spotting in the watery, wild world of the Okavango Delta

    See the abundance of elephants and buffalos in Chobe National Park

    Meet Kalahari San people in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

    Try your luck fishing on the Okavango river

    See the space-like terrain of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

    I love Botswana as a family safari destination - it works so well for older families and young adventurers too. Boat trips on the Delta's waterways, spying crocs in the water or watching massive herds of elephants crossing your path is captivating for everyone. The wildlife in Botswana is staggering, everyday there's countless 'wow' experiences - really special for families to share all this together.

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    Tor Saner

    Senior Travel Designer

    Luxury family accommodation in Botswana

    There are many incredible family-friendly places to stay in Botswana. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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    Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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    Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your family Botswana tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Where to go

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    Okavango Delta

    The Okavango Delta is an absolute haven for wildlife and one of the world's premier safari destinations. Waterways and islands are the setting for jeep safaris, speed boats and more.

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    Linyanti

    The Linyanti’s diverse ecosystems of lagoons, rivers, grasslands and wooded areas make it a magnet for wildlife such as big cats, plains game, masses of birdlife and some of the biggest elephant herds in the world.

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    Chobe and Savuti

    Like its neighbour The Linyanti, Chobe is famous for its staggering elephant population. Beautiful boat trips give a privileged view of these impressive creatures as they congregate in the shallows of the Chobe river.

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    Moremi Game Reserve

    Moremi is known as one of the prettiest game reserves in Africa with its mix of land and delta environments. The variation and amount of wildlife species is enormous here including the big five, wild dogs and over 500 types of birds.

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    The Makgadikgadi Pans

    Adventurous families, keen to get off the beaten path, are lured to Makgadikgadi. Otherworldly landscapes explored on quad bikes, stargazing and learning about the fascinating history and culture of this remote corner of Botswana.

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    Central Kalahari Game Reserve

    The vast arid deserts of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve give way to Deception Valley where fossilised river systems attract large herds of herbivores and large predators. Also a fantastic place to learn about the ancient culture of the San people.

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    Mobile Safari Expeditions

    The epitome of exclusivity and privacy; a safari adventure that’s completely tailored to your family. The ultimate safari experience on a private expedition across the wildlife rich landscapes of Botswana.

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    Mombo Concession - Okavango

    Known as the predator capital of Africa, bursting with big cats and one of Botswana’s key conservation areas. It’s an area with extremely stylish, sustainable camps, taking care of your families every need while on safari.

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    When to visit

    June through to October are the best game viewing months as the climate is very dry and the water begins to recede, making the animals congregate in smaller areas. However, the temperature during October can be very hot.

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    Bird Watching

    November - April

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    Delta Flood

    June - September

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    Safari

    July - August

    When is the Best Time to Visit Botswana?

    When is the Best Time to Visit Botswana?

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    Plan your family trip to Botswana

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Japan, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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    Plan with peace of mind

    When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

    If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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