Botswana Animal magic in Africa’s best-kept secret
The Big Five aren’t a new boy band; they are lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo and in Botswana you’re virtually guaranteed to see them all. This is one of Africa’s best safari destinations, not least because the Okavango Delta is simply amazing. But Botswana isn’t only about animals: visitors can experience the sight, sound and spray of Victoria Falls. This land is also the home of the San people and walks with the bushmen, who will show you their ancient rock art, offer a fascinating insight into the terrain. It’s their stories you’ll remember as much as the sweeping views and wonderful wildlife.
Where it is
Southern Africa
When to go
May to October
Why go there
Wildlife watching
Ancient culture
Dramatic landscapes
What to see
Okavango Delta
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park
Take a floating safari
The sprawling Okavango Delta is an ecological marvel. Glide along the labyrinthine network of channels and lagoons in a canoe to see some of the world’s most endangered animals.
Take a canoe safari
Visit Victoria Falls
As the world’s greatest mass of falling water, Victoria Falls never fails to impress and we can get you up close by rail or boat and on foot.
Spot elephants in Chobe
Situated In northern Botswana, Chobe National Park is home to the highest concentration of elephants. And with Cosa, you can see these gentle giants marching through the savannah.
Meet the San Bushmen
San Bushmen are the original inhabitants of Southern Africa. Cosa can arrange for you to interact with these modern-day descendants of our ancestors and learn about their culture.
Travel in Botswana
Botswana is arguably one of the easiest and safest (what crime there is tends to revolve around pickpocketing) countries in Africa to visit. Despite Botswana’s vast size – it occupies an area similar to Spain and Portugal together – the best way to get around is by car. Cosa can organise a private car and driver, accompanied by knowledgeable guides, to show you the very best of Botswana. And wherever you travel here, be sure to greet locals with a friendly ‘Dumela’.
Essential Botswana
Bordered by Zimbabwe to the east, South Africa to the south, and Namibia to the north and west, landlocked Botswana is one of Africa’s most stable nations – in 2004 it was named the least corrupt country in the continent by the World Economic Forum. For centuries, the British and the Dutch fought to control swathes of Africa and in 1885 Botswana became British Bechuanaland. It remained so until 1966 when Botswana was declared an independent country. While Setswana is widely spoken, English is the official language among the 2.5 million inhabitants.
Time zone
UTC+2
Flight time
10 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Botswana Pula
Dialling code
+267
