Why we find a boat safari in Botswana amazing
"Sailing over the crystal-clear channels of the Delta; you glide through a living landscape"
Nancy Vroon
Founder of Botswana Specialist
- Peace seekers, bird lovers & photographers
- Okavango Delta, Chobe River, Selinda Spillway
- Hippos, crocodiles, elephants, water birds
- 1 to 3 hours, depending on lodge & season
- Professional guide from the lodge
- Often part of lodge activity, sometimes with sundowner
- May to October (high water)
- Vessel: Motorboat (no mokoro)
With a boat safari in Botswana, you experience the country from a completely different perspective. You sail by motorboat over the crystal-clear channels of the Okavango Delta or the wide, wildlife-rich Chobe River. Along the way, you see hippos disappear beneath the water’s surface in slow motion, elephants crossing the river, and a colorful parade of birds. No hurry, no bumpy tracks. Just water, air, and the rhythm of nature. Ideal for travelers who want to watch, photograph, and just do nothing else for a while.
Safari on crystal-clear water
Ideal for photography and relaxation
Spotting animals from a quiet and low perspective
Exclusive, atmospheric, and completely different from a game drive
In the mood for a smooth, slow-paced safari in silence?
From the water, you see Botswana in a whole new way. The boat safari in Botswana is calm, impressive, and intimate. Glide between lilies, islets, and the wildlife coming to quench its thirst.
What others say about the boat safari in Botswana
"During a boat safari, you spot elephants, hippos, bird species, and other wildlife living along the banks, super cool!"
Shirley
Traveled with Botswana Specialist in 2024
