Apsley Travel · Bespoke Luxury Travel
Apsley Travel designs bespoke luxury holidays in Botswana. Every itinerary is built one-to-one by a specialist who has travelled the country and maintains active relationships with the leading hotels, guides and operators on the ground. From the headline experiences to the quieter corners only locals know, every recommendation is grounded in first-hand expertise.
We hold preferred-partner programmes with the strongest hotel brands in Botswana, so our clients receive complimentary upgrades, breakfast and resort credits where available. Speak to a specialist about a tailored proposal for your dates and party.
Speak to a specialist: 020 8142 6099 · hello@apsley.travel
Botswana is one of Africa's most romantic safari destinations. Private camp experiences, bush dinners under the stars, mokoro rides at sunset, and sleep-out decks create deeply intimate moments in extraordinary wilderness.
June to October offers the best game viewing as animals concentrate around permanent water. August and September are peak months. The green season (January–March) is beautiful for birdwatching and offers lower rates.
A minimum of 7 nights across 2–3 camps provides a comprehensive experience. For a journey including the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans or a Victoria Falls extension, plan 10–14 nights.
Botswana camps welcome families, though many have minimum age requirements (typically 6–8 years for game activities). Private mobile safaris can be arranged for younger children. The country is politically stable and very safe.
UK, US, and most Western passport holders can enter Botswana visa-free for up to 90 days. Our team confirms the latest requirements and arranges all necessary documentation.
Botswana's high-value, low-impact tourism policy deliberately limits visitor numbers, resulting in exclusivity and exceptional wildlife encounters. Most rates are fully inclusive — accommodation, meals, activities, drinks, and laundry. The value is exceptional.
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a vast inland delta where the Okavango River fans out across the Kalahari Desert, creating a 15,000 km² labyrinth of channels, lagoons, and islands. It floods annually (June–August), attracting enormous concentrations of wildlife.