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Solo Travel in Botswana

Africa's best authentic tailor-made safaris

It’s incredibly rewarding to explore a destination as untamed as Botswana during a solo adventure. With its well-developed tourism infrastructure, this famous safari destination is the perfect place for solo travel in nature.

Why Should You Go on a Solo Holiday in Botswana?

Explore at Your Own Pace

Explore diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife independently and at your own pace during a solo safari in Botswana. This can be an eye-opening, relaxing, and even spiritual experience.

Safe Solo Destination

Botswana is a safe country to travel alone in – enjoy the safety and hospitality of the country’s well-established safari network.

Group Safaris

You can participate in group Botswana safaris to meet like-minded travellers, whether your aim is to see the Big Five or go on birdwatching safari tours. Travelling solo in Botswana allows the opportunity to meet new people and create lasting relationships.

Stunning Landscapes

The natural landscapes are the perfect environments for inward reflection and a personal growth journey.

Peaceful Settings

Revel in the peace and serenity of Botswana’s pristine wilderness, from tranquil mokoro safaris in the waterways of the Okavango Delta to bush walks to explore nature.

Best Destinations for a Solo Holiday in Botswana

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta stands out as a premier safari destination while on a Botswana safari, blending vast wetlands, iconic wildlife, and rich ecosystems. The Delta boasts an impressive range of wildlife, including cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, over 400 bird species, and various antelope species.

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is Botswana’s most biologically diverse park, making it a haven for wildlife, including elephants. On a solo safari, you can follow these gentle giants as they travel across the dynamic landscapes.

This park is also known for the dramatic interactions between big cats and their prey – seeing a lion or leopard hunting is an experience you won’t soon forget!

Nxai Pan National Park

During the wet season, the normally arid landscape of Nxai Pan National Park transforms into grasslands, attracting the zebra migration herds and other herbivores. While on a solo Botswana safari, you can follow the herds as they make their way across the stunning landscapes.

5 Tips for a Solo Holiday in Botswana

1. Do Group Activities

Join small-group tours for walking safaris and game drives for a social yet independent experience. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded travellers and create lasting friendships.

2. Opt for Solo-Friendly Accommodation

Choose solo-friendly safari lodges with communal dining options. This will give you the flexibility of travelling at your own pace while also meeting fellow safari-goers.

3. Pack Smart

Pack light but include essentials like a good camera and binoculars (a pair of binoculars can really enhance your safari experience). Opt for lightweight clothing in neutral safari colours.

4. Get Travel Insurance

Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave for peace of mind.

5. Go Beyond Wildlife Viewing

Embrace guided walks and cultural tours for a deeper connection with Botswana’s landscapes and the people that call them home.

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