The Okavango Delta is the perfect place to forget that the rest of the world exists, and yet it’s not at all hard to reach (by air at least). There are regular flights to northern Botswana from bustling Johannesburg, so short Botswana safaris are easily arranged. Enjoying them is also not difficult!
Getting the most out of short Botswana safaris
Whatever your reason for booking a short Botswana safari, you’ll soon find yourself agreeing with the old safari wisdom that states that ‘we’re not here for a long time; we’re here for a great time’. Nowhere in Africa is that truer.
Be smart though, and choose one safari lodge as your base camp. This cuts down on transits, letting you breathe in as much fresh safari air as possible.
Our favourite short Botswana safari destination
The Okavango Delta, or ‘gem of the Kalahari’, is one of Africa’s most dynamic (or should we say fluid?) ecosystems and undergoes dramatic changes as the seasons rotate. This means that you’re likely to encounter the delta in a different guise each time you visit and makes a short Botswana safari a wonderful voyage of discovery.
The Okavango excels at exhilarating and deeply relaxing experiences, whether you choose to spend your two-day Botswana safari (or three-day Botswana safari or indeed your four-day Botswana safari) going where the wild things are on game drives or guided walking safaris or taking advantage of the spa offerings at your luxury Botswana safari lodge.
There is of course one Botswana experience that encompasses both ends of the spectrum: drifting along in a mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe) is both thrilling and de-stressing in equal measures.
The delta is so rich in bird and mammal life that even within a few days, you’re likely to have chalked up an impressive list of sightings. The relatively recent reintroduction of rhino means that every species that should be here, is, and adds to the sense that the Okavango really does offer something for everyone.
It’s also a mecca for birders (who come seeking ‘Okavango specials’), predator fans and people who just want to get away from it all.
