Botswana Scenery Pictures
Discover the Unparalleled Beauty of Botswana's Unique Landscapes
Botswana's scenery is a world away from that of its neighbours. Where others offer dramatic mountain ranges, deep canyons, and picturesque coastlines, Botswana presents a landscape that is almost entirely flat and desert-oriented—imagine Holland, but even more so. This unique topography means that nearly all photographic opportunities are captured from ground level, whether on a game drive, gliding through waterways in a mokoro, or on a walking safari.
While it's easy to list what Botswana's landscape lacks, it's far more rewarding to focus on what it possesses in abundance. The Botswanan countryside has a distinct and profound beauty, a raw, understated allure that is utterly unique. The endless horizons, the spectacularly vast salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, and the intricate, life-giving water channels of the Okavango Delta create a mesmerizing tapestry of natural wonder. As you can see from our photographs below, each one was captured from ground level, immersing you in the environment just as we were.
A wise person once remarked, "You visit Botswana for the best wildlife in Africa, not her scenery." While there is undeniable truth to this—the wildlife is absolutely unparalleled—we believe the scenery is profoundly underestimated. If you experience Botswana at the right time, she will simply blow you away. The summer months, in particular, offer some of the most spectacular displays of nature's power and artistry. Imagine dramatic thunderstorms building over the plains and sunsets that paint the entire sky in fiery hues of orange, pink, and purple—it is truly a sight to behold. All the photographs featured here were taken by us at Uyaphi.com, with the sole purpose of showcasing the uniquely captivating scenery of Botswana from our perspective.
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Ten reasons, from the Okavango's flood and Chobe's elephant herds to the Makgadikgadi salt pans, Kalahari lions and San trackers, wild dogs in the Linyanti, mokoro trips, and a low-volume tourism policy that keeps vehicle numbers down.
Best Botswana Safari Lodges
Our pick of Botswana's safari lodges, region by region: Mombo and Xigera in the Delta, Chobe Game Lodge on the river, Jack's Camp on the pans and Savute Elephant Lodge, plus how to choose between them.
Botswana Chobe National Park
A practical guide to Chobe: getting there from Kasane, river cruises versus game drives, where the elephants come down to drink, the lodges we use, and how to add Victoria Falls on the way in or out.
The Perfect Okavango Delta Honeymoon Safari
Planning a honeymoon in the Okavango Delta: the camps that suit couples, from Camp Okavango to Mombo, with sunrise boat cruises, mokoro trips, and private dinners and helicopter flights where the camp offers them.
10 Reasons To Visit The Savuti
Ten reasons to put Savuti on your route: bull elephants, big lion prides, wild dogs, the Savuti Marsh, San rock art in the Gubatsa Hills, and a channel with a habit of drying up for years at a time.
5 Best Lodges In The Chobe National Park
Five lodges in and around Chobe National Park that we would happily send you to: Chobe Game Lodge with its all-female guiding team, Ngoma, Muchenje, Chobe Chilwero, and &Beyond Chobe Under Canvas, which moves camp to follow the game.
How Much Does It Cost to Go on a Safari in Botswana?
What a Botswana safari actually costs, and why: camping versus mobile versus lodge, the season you travel, flights between camps, park fees and tips, and where a few honest savings can be made.
10 Best Lodges In Okavango Delta
Ten Okavango Delta camps we rate, from Eagle Island and Xigera to Jao, Jacana and Duba Plains, with what each does best, from mokoro trips on the water to family suites and walking safaris.