Botswana Travel

The Republic of Botswana is a landlocked nation in southern Africa. Formerly known as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The Kalahari Desert dominates the landscape covering up to 70% of the land surface of the country.

The Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world, offering great scenic beauty and sustains phenomenal numbers of wildlife, both water based such as crocodile, hippo and various fish species to plains game; all of which can be viewed from game vehicles and different types of waterborne craft.

Home of such iconic destinations as the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta, the Chobe River, and the shimmering salt pans of Makgadikgadi. The variety of attractions is matched by its diverse wildlife, a real haven for explorers.

Our seasoned and experienced Botswana Safari consultants will guide you through the booking of booking your safari based on your requirements, budgets, and expectations.

Botswana Safaris

We offer various styles of safaris in Botswana from budget to camping to mobile to luxury tented and fly-in safaris. Each type of safari has its own advantages, designed to suit your needs, requirements, and budget. Allow us at Uyaphi.com to guide you through the amazing land that is Botswana.
Botswana Lodges

Our selection of hand picked lodges in Botswana covers just about every destination that the country has to offer. Destinations that we offer are as follows; Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve as well as lodges in the Linyanti and Savute regions.
Botswana Photo Galleries

Botswana photo gallery, just a few of the photographs that we as a team have taken within Botswana on our numerous safaris over the years. Images of scenery, wildlife, birdlife, the Chobe region and more

Botswana Visa Requirements

All visitors entering Botswana must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months, except those with United Nations Convention travel documents. Visitors must also have outgoing travel documents and sufficient funds to finance their stay.
When To Visit Botswana

When is the best time to visit Botswana, a question that is easy and difficult to answer all in the same breathe. Basically, it all depends on you and your expectations, your interests, your budget and what you want to experience.
Getting to Botswana

Quite simply put the easiest and fastest way to get into Botswana is a connecting flight from Johannesburg International Airport (O.R Tambo), although there are also connecting flights from Cape Town and Windhoek (Namibia) available.
Botswana Bird List

Botswana offers visitors with an interest in birding a total of 593 species of feathered delights. Obviously, depending on the season of travel this number with differ with summer being the best season for bird watchers.
Botswana Mammal List

The list of mammals found in Botswana is simply quite amazing considering that up to 70% of the country is covered by the Kalahari desert. With 164 mammal species having been recorded ranging from the huge African elephant all the way down to the small elephant shrew.