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.

Travel In 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 Lodges
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 Safaris
Botswana Photo Gallery

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, as well as landscapes from Botswana's famed safari destinations including, Okavango, Chobe and Central Kalahari.
Botswana Photo Gallery
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.
Botswana Mammal List
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 Bird List
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.
Getting To Botswana
Botswana Safari Planner

This is our Botswana safari planner page, an extensive and detailed form allows you to describe exactly what you are looking to get out of your stay in Botswana. Areas and region you would like to visit, your budget restraints or lack thereof. It is here that your tailor-made Botswana safari starts to take shape.
Botswana Safari Planner
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.
When To Visit Botswana
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.
Botswana Visa Requirements
Botswana Distance Table

Mainly for those interested in self-drive safari options in Botswana, but also for those who are just interested in the distances between destinations in and around Botswana. an ideal point of reference for those participating in a self-drive safari.
Botswana Distance Table
Botswana Map

A map of Botswana featuring all the safari lodges and camps that we offer on Uyaphi.com. The map is created with the help of Google Maps. As we add and rename accommodation establishments to our website, we always add new properties to this map for your reference.
Botswana Map
Malaria In Botswana

Malaria In Botswana is only found in the northern half of the country with the disease peaking over the summer months (November through to June). As always we advise one visits a doctor or travel clinic for anti-malaria medication, no matter the time of year.
Malaria In Botswana