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Botswana Fly-in Safaris
Imagine flying around Botswana on safari, from one remote wilderness destination to another. Being met at small airstrips with giraffe and elephant in view, and not having to queue or go through any airport formalities. Being greeted by your guide and hopping straight into your open safari vehicle for a game drive on the way to your exclusive tented camp. Getting to see the highlights of Botswana, and maybe even Victoria Falls (Vic Falls) in Zambia, in a single holiday without any time-consuming travel logistics, bumpy drives and boring transfers. That’s exactly what a fly-in safari in Botswana is all about. There is something magical about spending your holiday in a safari bubble without the need to exit until the very end of your tour.
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Botswana Luxury Tour
$3,346 to $5,317 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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6-Day Okavango Delta Experience (Fly-in Safari)
$3,460 to $6,040 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Gondwana Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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3-Day Okavango Low-Key Fly-in Safari at Oddballs
$1,405 to $1,605 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryTented Bush Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.8/5 – 128 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Botswana: Chobe, Okavango & Makgadikgadi
$5,000 to $9,320 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Okavango Delta, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 420 Reviews
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8-Day Exceptional Tour Botswana
$5,280 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Maun (Start), Central Kalahari GR, Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
The Big Five Bush Safaris
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10-Day Chronicles of Botswana
$10,395 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Bush Bound Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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7-Day Chobe & Delta Fly-in
$4,080 pp (USD)
Botswana: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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7-Day Botswana Classic Safari
$4,755 to $8,205 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Khwai (Okavango Delta), Linyanti (Chobe NP), Maun Airport (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.7/5 – 51 Reviews
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Best Seller
8-Day Unique Botswana and Zambia
$5,341 to $7,380 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Safari Houseboat
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 96 Reviews
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14-Day Luxury Cape Town, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls
$18,357 pp (USD)
Botswana, South Africa & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Okavango Delta, Linyanti (Chobe NP), Victoria Falls (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Okavango Delta Safari Experience
$2,558 pp (USD)
Botswana: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryTented Bush Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Falcon Safaris
5.0/5 – 148 Reviews
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19-Day Namibia , Chobe & Vic Falls Safari
$27,714 pp (USD)
Botswana, Namibia & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Windhoek (Start), Kalahari Region, NamibRand NR, Swakopmund (City), Walvis Bay (City), Palmwag Concession (Damaraland), Damaraland, Outjo (Town), Onguma GR, Divundu (Town), Chobe NP, Chobe River, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
About Africa Co
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Vic Falls, Chobe, Okavango Delta (Land & Water)
$3,439 to $4,489 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Roho Ya Chui
5.0/5 – 311 Reviews
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4-Day Fly-in Central Kalahari Accommodated
$1,705 to $1,903 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Maun (Start), Deception Valley (Central Kalahari GR), Maun (End)
Nalange Mobile Safaris
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration
$7,560 to $11,338 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Khwai (Okavango Delta), Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 149 Reviews
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7-Day Affordable Botswana & Victoria Falls
$3,255 to $4,480 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Kasane (Town), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Gondwana Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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4-Day Okavango Classic Fly-in Safari at Moremi Crossing
$2,020 to $2,770 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Bush CampYou Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.8/5 – 128 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Popular Botswana Safari Through the Delta
$3,800 to $7,150 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 420 Reviews
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9-Day Best of Botswana Experience
$5,143 to $9,037 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Chobe NP, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 96 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Okavango Delta Luxury Safari
$4,235 to $6,750 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.7/5 – 51 Reviews
6 Questions About Botswana Fly-in Safaris
Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert and photographer. She and her husband form a team who write and update many Bradt guides. She also contributes to travel and environmental magazines and tourism brochures. She has visited Botswana several times and she hopes to go back sometime soon.› More about Ariadne
6 Questions About Botswana Fly-in Safaris
Are fly-in trips recommended in Botswana?
“Yes, fly-in safaris in Botswana are highly recommended. If there is any country in Africa where fly-in safaris are the most popular option, it must be Botswana. Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, is the country’s biggest hub for charter flights. Visitors are shuttled between lodges by small aircraft (mostly six to 12 seaters). Many high-end lodges are difficult or even impossible to reach any other way. This obviously comes at a price. But if you can afford it, this is by far the best way to see what Botswana has to offer in a limited time span. Even if you can’t afford a full fly-in safari, you can consider combining a road safari with a stay in one of the Okavango’s remote fly-in lodges.”
1Do I need to charter a plane on a fly-in safari in Botswana?
“Your tour operator will organize any charter flights you require, and they are usually part of your safari package. Air Botswana offers scheduled domestic flights between Gaborone (the national capital), Kasane (near Chobe National Park) and Maun. To fly to other parks or to remote lodges within the Delta you need chartered flights. To keep down costs, operators tend to use scheduled chartered flights that are shared with other guests. Flights are short (about an hour), but you can expect to make a few stops to pick up or drop off other visitors along the way.”
2What are the luggage restrictions?
“For safety reasons, luggage restrictions on fly-in safaris in Botswana are very strict. Always check with your operator for details. In most cases your total allowance is 20kg (44lb) inclusive of hand luggage. No hard suitcases are allowed as they are difficult to stow in the limited hold. Instead, bring soft medium-sized duffle bags without wheels. Most upmarket lodges catering to fly-in safaris in the Okavango offer free laundry, so all you need is a few outfits of easy-wear, quick-dry clothing in muted colors. If your Botswana fly-in safari is part of a larger trip and you’ll be carrying clothes and other items you won’t need on your safari, don’t worry. You can ask your operator or hotel about leaving behind some luggage at the start and end points of your tour.”
3Are the small aircraft used in Botswana safe and reliable?
“Fly-in safaris and the aircraft used in Botswana are very safe. Botswana has a well-established fly-in safari industry, and most of the charter companies have been operating for many years. Aside from having very strict safety regulations, they are generally very reliable too. Their daily schedule varies according to bookings, but they will keep in touch with lodges to update them on arrival and departure times. The lodges will keep you up-to-date and transfer you to and from the airstrips at the appropriate times.”
4Can I take photos from the air on a Botswana fly-in safari?
“Yes, you’re encouraged to take photos from the air on a Botswana fly-in trip. So, keep your camera handy. A big bonus of a fly-in safari is that you get to see Botswana’s most scenic places from an eagle’s perspective. It is the best way to get a real sense of the magnitude and wildness of the terrain. The Okavango Delta’s wetland landscape, in particular, is best appreciated from this angle. It’s the only way to fully appreciate the intricate network of channels, lagoons and islands crisscrossed with animal tracks. The pilots flying the light aircraft love pointing out any wildlife visible from the air as well.”
5How much will this safari cost?
“Prices for a Botswana fly-in safari start at around US$500 per person per night in the low season in mid-range lodgings, but go up to about US$1500 per person per night in luxury accommodation in the high season. When choosing top-end accommodation the rate can be more than US$2000 per person per night. Botswana’s model for tourism is high quality/low impact. It specializes in high-end tourism where guests can enjoy a pristine wilderness experience without crowds and congestion. Yes, you can find some well-priced mobile camping safaris at competitive prices. However, to really get a feel for what Botswana has to offer, a fly-in safari, taking in some of the lodges in remote concessions, is the way to go. The prices depend on several factors. Longer tours, where you spend more days in each destination, offer better value than safaris that hop around every other day. The season is a big factor too. You’ll get more-affordable packages in the Green season and the shoulder months than in the peak season from July to October. I suggest obtaining more than one quote when booking your fly-in safari in Botswana. ”
6Botswana Reviews
Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
A dream of water in a thirsty land
In a troubled world there is nowhere safer than this most politically stable of African countries. The people are welcoming. English is widely spoken and when it comes to wildlife viewing Botswana is sensational. That’s because its policy...
Kim is a travel writer who authored and updated over 15 guidebooks, including Lonely Planet's South Africa and Bradt's Tanzania guides.
Where the wild things are
Despite living across the border in South Africa and criss-crossing the African continent for both work and pleasure for many years, Botswana had somehow managed to elude me. Last year Botswana finally beckoned and it did not disappoint. If...
Friendly country with amazing scenery
We spent five days in Botswana at the Boteti tented safari lodge. This was a great place with wonderful staff and a very relaxed feel. The tents are very luxurious with electricity and an ensuite bathroom. The only downside of the place is...
Chobe National Park is a must for the wildlife enthusist
We had the best day trip from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park. We were picked up on time by 2 lovely guys who gave us so much local information on the way to the border. Our border crossing was seemless, our giudes handed us over to...
Wonderful Experience
We had a Wonderful Time , since the support with Pamela with booking, the guide and driver T , the chef and his assistant Sidney, we will never forget Chobe !! Wee saw more them 1000 elephants on those 2 days!!
great trip - saw an incredible amount of wild life.
We were informed we that we would be picked up from our hotel at 10,00 a.m. in the morning. At 10.00a.m. exactly Simon and his assistant arrived at the hotel in a very clean air conditioned vehicle. The vehicle was spacious and first class....