At Safari Specialists, we do not just plan safaris. We live here in Botswana.

Our team is based in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Being locally based allows us to stay closely connected to what is happening on the ground. This includes flood levels, wildlife movements, lodge updates, and seasonal changes as they unfold.

Because of this, our recommendations are never guesswork. They are shaped by lived experience, trusted local relationships, and a deep respect for the wilderness we call home.

This guide is designed to help you travel with confidence and clarity. It also explains how your safari supports conservation, community, and a more sustainable way to explore Botswana.

Knowledge That Only Comes From Living Here

Botswana’s wilderness is alive. It responds to the seasons in subtle and sometimes dramatic ways. No two years are ever the same.

For example, rainfall in Angola between November and March influences the flood levels of the Okavango Delta. These flood levels then shape how and where you travel.

Because we are based here year round, we do not rely on outdated reports. Instead, we speak with camp managers regularly. We also monitor water levels and follow wildlife movements as they happen.

As a result, our advice is practical and current. It is rooted in reality rather than theory.

We know, for instance:

• When the Delta is best explored by mokoro
• When the Salt pans are at their most striking
• When the Zebra migration moves across the Makgadikgadi

  

  

  

  
  

   

Access To Handpicked, Hidden Gems

Booking with a local specialist opens doors that large online platforms often miss.

We have long standing relationships with lodge owners, guides, and conservation partners. This gives you access to experiences and opportunities that are often not always publicly available. Most camps and lodges in Botswana are offered by safari / Africa experts only and can not be found on the commonly known booking engines.

You may want to sleep beneath the stars on the Makgadikgadi Pans. Alternatively, you might wish to follow wild dogs through remote floodplains. Some travellers prefer to combine refined comfort with a sense of adventure. Whatever your preference, we can make it happen. This is because Botswana’s wilderness is our everyday landscape. In addition, our team personally visits the camps and experiences we recommend. This hands on approach ensures every safari feels authentic, seamless, and carefully considered.

Real Support, Right Here In Botswana

When you book with Safari Specialists, you gain more than an itinerary. You gain a local team based in Botswana. Plans can change in the bush. Weather shifts, flights move and sometimes elephants block an airstrip. When that happens, we are in Maun and able to respond immediately. We work directly with lodges and transfer operators to resolve issues quickly and calmly. Often, these adjustments happen before you are even aware of them. Our team meets you personally on arrival in Maun. We also stay in close contact with the camps throughout your safari. For added peace of mind, we provide a WhatsApp number that is monitored seven days a week.

Safari That Gives Back

Every safari booked through us has a positive ripple effect.

It supports local employment, wildlife conservation, and community development. Booking locally means your travel spend remains in Botswana. In turn, this helps sustain the people and ecosystems that make your journey possible.

We also plan routes carefully. This reduces unnecessary flights and transfers where possible. As a result, you travel more efficiently and with a lighter environmental footprint.

Booking local means travelling smarter and contributing to responsible tourism.

If you would like to learn more about the community projects supported through Travel for Impact by Safari Specialists, please visit:
https://www.safarispecialists.net/why-us/giving-back/