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Aerial view of wildlife congregating in Botswana's Delta Okavango

Botswana Family Safaris made for you

Luxurious, bespoke, private and family-friendly Botswana safaris

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.

  • Five people riding horses across a flat savanna toward a herd of zebras under a line of palm trees.
  • Five people riding ATVs in a row across a sandy desert at sunset with a clear sky background.
  • A cheetah stands in tall grass near a safari vehicle filled with people taking photos.
  • A lioness walking through tall grass while holding a small lion cub in her jaws.
  • People sitting around a campfire at dusk next to a lake or river.
  • A male lion sitting in the grass in front of a safari vehicle filled with people.
  • People sitting in a circle around a campfire surrounded by a tall wooden fence at night.
  • A Cape buffalo looks at the camera with a safari vehicle and passengers in the blurred background.
  • Two children with backpacks and a guide look out at a herd of elephants across a river.
  • An aerial view of people dining on a small floating deck in a river during twilight.
  • A woman and children in a safari vehicle looking at a camera held by a young girl.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Safari the waterways of the Okavango Delta

Go wildlife spotting in the watery, wild world of the Okavango Delta

Watch elephants roam Chobe National Park

See the abundance of elephants and buffalos in Chobe National Park

Meet the San people of the Kalahari

Meet Kalahari San people in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Fish the Okavango River

Try your luck fishing on the Okavango river

Walk the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

See the space-like terrain of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

A word from one of our experts

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

There are many incredible family-friendly places to stay in Botswana. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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

Get inspired with our Botswana family example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Classic Botswana

Botswana offers a luxury African safari like no other. This itinerary will take you from some of Botswana's finest luxury camps in the most revered settings to…

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Where to go

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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

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Whatever you want from your family adventure in Botswana, our team of safari experts are ready to help.

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Ask our experts

Are there age limits at Botswana safari camps?

Yes, there are age limits at Botswana safari camps, although specific age restrictions can vary between each lodge. Due to their remote and wild locations, as well as age restrictions for game drives, many Botswana safari camps do not accept children under six years old. While some family-friendly camps do allow children of all ages, for others, the minimum age is as high as 12.

What are the best family activities in Botswana?

The best family activities in Botswana include traditional safari game drives as well as other wildlife-based activities, such as seeing meerkats in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Families with older children can also enjoy quad biking across the salt pans, or a traditional mokoro (canoe) ride to spot wildlife in the Okavango Delta.

How many days do I need for a family safari in Botswana?

We typically recommend between 10–14 days for a family safari in Botswana, as this will allow you to explore multiple different destinations within the country in a good amount of depth without feeling rushed. Botswana safari camps offer remote locations with an abundance of wildlife, and several days are needed in each destination in order to fully appreciate what it has to offer.

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We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada and it surely won't be our last! Every detail and moment of our trip was perfectly planned. We were met every step of the way with courteous and knowledgeable drivers and guides. We really appreciated the local guides and the commitment they had to make every day special. Thank you Jacada for the…

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We enjoy traveling and we have used Jacada Travel for some wonderful trips over several years. We have never been disappointed. In 2024 we took a Safari in Botswana Africa and walked with the gorillas in Rwanda planned by Jacada and the itinerary was amazing. In 2025 we had planned a trip to Antartica ( with another company ) but…

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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