Botswana: Kalahari, the Delta & Beyond

Experience the best of Botswana on distinctive itineraries that offer intimate encounters with an astonishing number of species in varied wilderness habitats. Your safari Expedition Leader is one of the finest naturalist guides in Africa, with extensive experience and an unmatched ability to interpret everything you witness. Travel with a small group of animal enthusiasts and enjoy comfortable stays at luxurious safari camps on remote private reserves, far from tourist crowds.

From African lions to wild dog pups, the Okavango Delta is bursting with life. Nat Hab traveler Jan Cochran recounts the wonders she witnessed on safari in Botswana.

Whether you’re going on an southern Africa safari soon or it’s on your list of future travel destinations, check out these recommendations from nature photography expert Court Whelan, Ph.D., to ensure you’re equipped and ready for the wildlife photography adventure of a lifetime.

Originally presented November 6, 2024
Witness the spectacle of Botswana during the green season as the desert bursts with life, wildlife thrives with seasonal water, and new births fill the plains. Expedition Leader Russell Gerber shares the details of our 12-day Botswana: Kalahari, the Delta & Beyond trip, from the wildlife we're likely to encounter (including Africa's Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) to our luxury safari camps. Get tips on how to pack for your safari, and learn more about the activities you can expect, including game drives, canoe rides, and a guided walk along the rim above thundering Victoria Falls.

Originally presented September 23, 2024
With their spiky horns, adorable ears and wrinkled, armor-like hides, rhinos always make us smile. But the threats against them – primarily poaching and habitat loss – also provoke concern. In honor of World Rhino Day, Africa Expedition Leader Richard de Gouveia reveals all things rhino, from their biology and ecology to the measures conservationists and governments are taking to protect these pachyderms. Plus, find out where to see rhinos in the wild and how sustainable tourism can aid conservation efforts.

Originally presented August 13, 2024
The Big Bad Wolf had a toothy grin, but when it comes to animals with the strongest bites, he doesn't top the list! Expedition Leader Arpita Dutta introduces us to creatures with some of the world’s most menacing jaws, including predators like the polar bear, jaguar, hippo and leopard seal. Learn how scientists measure bite force and how a strong bite serves a wild animal, from attacking and defending against other animals to tearing and grinding food.