Botswana Summer Holidays

The Okavango Delta becomes a wildlife hub during the summer months. It and is one of the world’s largest inland deltas, a recognised UNESCO sSite and thought to be one of the most spectacular wilderness areas. With around 530 bird species to be spotted, you won’t be short of some amazing bird watching opportunities, from Africa’s iconic fish eagles and Pels fishing owls to slaty egrets and wattled cranes. The rising and falling winter waters leave lush greenery leading into the summer months, enticing around 260,000 mammals to congregate around the delta. Although the Okavango Delta isn’t just about the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, hippos), watching plains game wandering through the grass to the soundtrack of distant lions roaring and hyenas cackling from their lairs is an experience like no other. Linyanti is a brilliant destination for guided walking safaris when spending the summer in Botswana, and Mokoro boat rides are a great way to get up close and personal with hippos, crocs and an assortment of wonderful wildlife. If you are looking for a little relaxation to round off one of our Botswana summer holidays, tie in a few days in Mozambique for a spot of beachside R&R, or even head to the hills and indulge in some of South Africa’s finest wines.