Big five safaris in Botswana – Top big five destination in Africa – Discover the best Big five holidays in Africa
Big five safaris in Botswana – Botswana is arguably one of the world’s prime wildlife viewing destinations and while the Big Five needs no formal introductions, it is fitting to add that Botswana is one of the best countries to see these magnificent animals in one trip.
The biggest predators dominating the Moremi Game Reserve are cheetahs, wild dogs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Large herds of elephants and buffalo also roam the areas, seeking water and refreshment. Unfortunately, the rhino population has been decimated, but is slowly – and successfully – being reintroduced into private areas of the Moremi.
As fans probably already noticed, the Big Five (lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, and the rare rhino) can all be seen in this reserve. Spotting these impressive animals in their habitat is something you will never forget. Wondering where they got their name? It is not due to being ‘large’ animals, but because it was so difficult to hunt these animals in bygone days. This nickname is a result of their great defense strategy.
Encounter the extraordinary herd of elephants and other species that will make your safari remarkable in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Start your journey at the Chobe National Park – where you will encounter the diversity that supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, through the game, walking safaris, and boat cruises. You’ll also have the opportunity to see a herd of elephants, hippos, and buffalo as well as the lions that prey on them.
At Moremi Game Reserve discover a large population of wildebeest and zebras, cheetahs, and wild dogs – as well as the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope. However, explore the prolific birdlife of bird species 550 recorded on the Botswana National Bird list.
Traveling to Botswana for a Botswana Safari, you would be visiting very remote locations. Due to the location of camps, most camps throughout Botswana are eco-friendly. You can, therefore, travel to all the popular areas in Botswana and be sure that you will be in assisting sustaining the country of the future.
In the Chobe National Park area, Chobe Game Lodge has received one of the highest levels of certifications for Ecotourism in Botswana. All their game vehicles are 100% electric and only 5% of their waste is disposed of in a local landfill site.
