Botswana Small Group Tours
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10 best Botswana small group tours
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- Chobe & Okavango Delta 8Days/7Nights
- 9 Day Wilderness & Desert Trail: Okavango & Kalahari - Wild Camping Safari, all-inclusive
- Premium Botswana
- Tailor-Made Botswana Adventure to Okavango Delta with Daily Departure
- Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
- 10-Day Botswana Mobile Camping Safari Experience (incl Okavango, Moremi, Savuti, Nxai Pans)
- 8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of Botswana
- 5-Day Okavango Delta & Boteti River Tented Safari
- 4-Day Chobe Big Five & Okavango Delta Mokoro Safari
- 3-day Chobe Big Five Safari at Two Rivers Hotel
Duration 8 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type Group Operator Across Africa Tours & Travel From
- NZ$8,684
9 Day Wilderness & Desert Trail: Okavango & Kalahari - Wild Camping Safari, all-inclusive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The food was wonderful. Amazing what the chef could cook on a fire pit.”
Pierre, traveled in October
Small group safaris of 4-6 travelers offer intimate wildlife encounters in the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. Local guides provide personal attention, enabling flexible game viewing schedules and customized activities like traditional Mokoro rides and guided bush walks.
Duration 9 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Kalahari Breeze Safaris From
- NZ$5,984
Twelve travelers form ideal sized groups for viewing Botswana's wilderness. Meerkat tracking at Ntwetwe salt pan and gliding through Okavango Delta channels in mokoros maintain natural serenity. Chobe National Park's famous elephant herds await during personalized game drives.
Duration 7 days Destinations Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Maun Age Range Ages 15+ Group Size Max Group Size 12 Group Type Group Operator Intrepid Premium From
- NZ$7,620
Private guides lead your group through the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Your exclusive party enjoys intimate wildlife encounters with flexible scheduling, while local guides share extensive knowledge of Delta waterways and animal tracking.
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Agate Travel From
- NZ$9,815
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
19 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very informative, friendly people.”
Phyllis, traveled in June
Groups of 12-15 adventurers travel in comfortable safari vehicles through Botswana's highlights. The intimate size allows for San Bushmen cultural experiences in Ghanzi and close wildlife encounters in Chobe National Park, with elephant viewing from your riverside lodge.
Duration 8 days Destinations Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe Age Range Ages 12+ Group Size Max Group Size 18 Group Type Group Operator G Adventures From $4,139
25% Off- NZ$3,104You save $1,035
Wildlife encounters thrive with 2-6 travelers in Botswana's wilderness. Small numbers allow easier movement between Savuti's lion territories and Moremi's waterways. Personal attention from guides enhances mokoro excursions and cultural visits to Xobe Village.
Duration 10 days Destinations Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti National Park, Okavango Delta, Nxai Pan National Park Age Range Ages 13+ Group Size Max Group Size 8 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator The Mzansi Experience From
25% Off- NZ$6,242
8 Days Safari tour itinerary for Makgadikgadi Pan, Maun & Nxai Pan National Park: Unite With The Wild Side Of Botswana
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We had a wonderful time! We ate very well indeed. The places we did go were terrific.”
Arthur, traveled in July
Groups of 6-8 travelers aged 5+ create ideal wildlife viewing conditions. Personalized game drives in Khwai concession and Makgadikgadi Game Reserve come with expert Botswana guides. Mobile safari camps offer individual attention and peaceful wildlife approaches.
Duration 8 days Destinations Maun, Khwai, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Nxai Pan National Park Age Range Ages 7+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Little Roz Tours From $5,048
20% Off- NZ$4,038+$348 local paymentsYou save $1,010
Small groups receive focused attention at the riverside lodge. Local experts guide mokoro excursions, game drives, and cultural visits to Xobe Village. Close encounters with Big 5 in Moremi Game Reserve provide perfect photography opportunities.
Duration 5 days Destinations Maun, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve Age Range All Ages Welcome Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator The Mzansi Experience From
20% Off- NZ$2,280
Duration 4 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Maun Age Range Ages 6+ Group Size Max Group Size 2 Group Type Group Operator Knap Tours Limited From
20% Off- NZ$5,574
Duration 3 days Destinations Kasane, Chobe National Park Age Range Ages 6+ Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type Group Operator Knap Tours Limited From
20% Off- NZ$1,531
Reviews of Small Group tours to Botswana
- Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
I had a great time. I was a little worried as it was my first solo trip but the group and guide were great. There were a few other solo travellers too.
What our customers ask about Botswana Small Group Tours
What is the ideal small group size for a Botswana safari tour?
For the best wildlife viewing experience in Botswana 4-8 travelers is considered ideal. This size works particularly well at boutique properties such as Little Machaba Camp and Ngoma Safari Lodge where guides can give each guest proper attention. According to TourRadar travelers "the small group size made it easier to spot animals and get photography tips from guides" in popular areas like Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta.
How does accommodation differ for small group tours in Botswana?
Small group tours stay at select lodges and camps including Zambezi Mubala Lodge on the riverfront and Camp Okavango in the delta. Most properties feature just 8-12 rooms offering a private safari experience. Accommodations range from well-appointed safari tents to boutique lodges. A TourRadar guest noted "staying at smaller camps meant we could really connect with the staff and other guests while enjoying amazing views of wildlife right from our deck."
What is the typical duration of a small group tour in Botswana?
Tours generally run between 7-12 days which allows time to explore key areas like Chobe National Park Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. The Botswana Wilderness Trail spans 10 days while shorter week-long tours focus on specific regions. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Our 12-day tour gave us plenty of time to really experience each location without feeling rushed especially during our stay at Nxabega Okavango Safari Lodge."
What unique experiences are available to small groups that larger groups can't access?
Small groups can venture into remote areas including private concessions in the Okavango Delta and exclusive camping spots in Moremi Game Reserve. Activities often include walking safaris with expert trackers closer wildlife encounters in the Khwai concession and private sundowners in quiet locations. A TourRadar traveler shared that "being in a small group allowed us to quickly change plans to follow lion tracks something that wouldn't have been possible with a larger group."
What is the best way to experience the Okavango Delta in a small group?
The Delta experience typically combines mokoro trips walking safaris and game drives. Lodges like Nxabega Okavango Safari Lodge provide close-up Delta encounters with knowledgeable guides. As one TourRadar traveler described: "Our group of 8 split into pairs for mokoro rides making it incredibly peaceful as we glided through the Delta's channels spotting elephants and hippos up close."
How does transportation work between destinations on small group tours?
Travel methods include safari vehicles for game viewing and light aircraft for longer routes particularly to distant Delta camps. Groups often fly between Maun and the Okavango Delta while using specialized 4x4s for game drives. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The mix of transport kept the journey interesting from scenic flights over the Delta to comfortable drives between Chobe and Moremi."