The Okavango Delta's
waterways for exhilarating boat rides or relaxing mokoro trips
San culture
can be explored in the Kalahari Desert
The Linyanti
for epic birdwatching and lots of wildlife
The biggest elephant herds
in the world can be found in the Linyanti and Chobe National Park
Exclusive Safari experiences
in private concessions
Epic and unique Botswana family adventures
Famous for its diverse landscapes, lush wildlife and energetic experiences across the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert, Botswana is the perfect destination for a luxury family safari holiday.
Experts in planning tailored experiences for families travelling to Botswana, Jacada’s Travel Designers consider everything from luxury accommodation to transport, and provide a detailed itinerary including family-friendly activities with local guides.
In a truly versatile Botswana family safari, your family can explore the landscapes and encounter the local wildlife by air, boat or even on foot, as well as experiencing luxury and authentic family-friendly accommodation; including private riverside villas, tented camps, and stellar lodges with kids clubs and special activities.
Although Botswana has become an exclusive and popular family-friendly destination in recent years, it may be more suited to older families, as the choices for young families here are quite limited given the remote locations, age restrictions at the accommodation, and the level of travelling involved with many of its destinations. Nevertheless, we have a great portfolio of options for families travelling with younger children, so speak to our expert Travel Designer for more information.
Highlights
Go wildlife spotting in the watery, wild world of the Okavango Delta
See the abundance of elephants and buffalos in Chobe National Park
Meet Kalahari San people in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Try your luck fishing on the Okavango river
See the space-like terrain of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
I love Botswana as a family safari destination - it works so well for older families and young adventurers too. Boat trips on the Delta's waterways, spying crocs in the water or watching massive herds of elephants crossing your path is captivating for everyone. The wildlife in Botswana is staggering, everyday there's countless 'wow' experiences - really special for families to share all this together.
Tor Saner
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury family accommodation in Botswana
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Whatever you want from your family Botswana tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Where to go
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is an absolute haven for wildlife and one of the world's premier safari destinations. Waterways and islands are the setting for jeep safaris, speed boats and more.
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Linyanti
The Linyanti’s diverse ecosystems of lagoons, rivers, grasslands and wooded areas make it a magnet for wildlife such as big cats, plains game, masses of birdlife and some of the biggest elephant herds in the world.
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Chobe and Savuti
Like its neighbour The Linyanti, Chobe is famous for its staggering elephant population. Beautiful boat trips give a privileged view of these impressive creatures as they congregate in the shallows of the Chobe river.
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Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi is known as one of the prettiest game reserves in Africa with its mix of land and delta environments. The variation and amount of wildlife species is enormous here including the big five, wild dogs and over 500 types of birds.
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The Makgadikgadi Pans
Adventurous families, keen to get off the beaten path, are lured to Makgadikgadi. Otherworldly landscapes explored on quad bikes, stargazing and learning about the fascinating history and culture of this remote corner of Botswana.
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Central Kalahari Game Reserve
The vast arid deserts of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve give way to Deception Valley where fossilised river systems attract large herds of herbivores and large predators. Also a fantastic place to learn about the ancient culture of the San people.
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Mobile Safari Expeditions
The epitome of exclusivity and privacy; a safari adventure that’s completely tailored to your family. The ultimate safari experience on a private expedition across the wildlife rich landscapes of Botswana.
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Mombo Concession - Okavango
Known as the predator capital of Africa, bursting with big cats and one of Botswana’s key conservation areas. It’s an area with extremely stylish, sustainable camps, taking care of your families every need while on safari.
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When to visit
June through to October are the best game viewing months as the climate is very dry and the water begins to recede, making the animals congregate in smaller areas. However, the temperature during October can be very hot.
Bird Watching
November - April
Delta Flood
June - September
Safari
July - August
Plan your family trip to Botswana
Whatever you want from your adventure in Japan, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.
