{"id":13156,"date":"2023-08-23T12:47:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T12:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=13156"},"modified":"2025-05-05T10:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T10:14:53","slug":"solo-travel-in-botswana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/solo-travel-in-botswana","title":{"rendered":"Solo Travel in Botswana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its vast swathes of wilderness and no major cities to speak of, planning a solo trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/botswana-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Botswana<\/a> can seem like a daunting task. However, we\u2019re happy to report that there is a bevy of fabulous lodges, camps, and guides, as well as on-the-ground operators who will make sure every leg of your trip is taken care of. And, if you opt for a set-departure trip, travelling solo won\u2019t cost you an arm and a leg either&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve put your mind at ease, the aspects that make Botswana seem like a challenge to navigate actually make it the perfect place to let go of your creature comforts and welcome a sense of adventure, unplug from the everyday noise, and tap into nature in its purest form. So what are you waiting for &#8211; take a look at these fantastic trips for solo travel in Botswana.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13164\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/kanana-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13164\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg\" alt=\"solo travel in Botswana\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/botswana-solo-trip-1.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siesta beside the secluded pool at Kanana Camp, Okavango Delta<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Wildlife galore &amp; a taste of Vic Falls<\/h2>\n<p>Refined and absolutely gorgeous, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/the-palm-river-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Palm<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/victoria-falls-safari-zimbabwe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Falls<\/a> will ease you into your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/wildlife-galore-in-botswana-a-taste-of-vic-falls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> from its perch on the banks of the Zambezi River. There is ample opportunity to get acquainted with the idyllic surroundings, whether it\u2019s lounging in the pool where hippos wallow just metres away or something more adventurous\u2026 The Palm is only 4 kilometres away from Victoria Falls so river cruises, helicopter flights, bungee jumping and hikes are all on the cards if heart-pumping activities are up your alley.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll fly across the border into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/botswana-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Botswana<\/a> to begin your safari in earnest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chobe-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chobe National Park<\/a>. The sheer number of elephant is iconic, and you\u2019ll spot them in panoramic scope on cruises down the Chobe River, as well herds of buffalo, giraffe, roan and sable, and plenty of big cats on the prowl. Overlooking the river and floodplains, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ngoma-safari-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ngoma Safari Lodge<\/a> promises mesmerising views in every direction, whether it\u2019s over scrumptious dinners or from your private pool.<\/p>\n<p>Then it\u2019s off to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/okavango-delta-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okavango Delta<\/a>, beginning in a secluded corner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/khwai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khwai Concession<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/machaba-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Machaba Camp<\/a>. Nestled in a clutch of sycamore fig trees, one of the Delta\u2019s many rivers is your gateway to the area\u2019s wildlife. On mokoro excursions or boat rides, find yourself within splashing distance of elephant, buffalo, waterbuck and over 500 species of birdlife, from the tiny to the giant. If you\u2019d prefer to remain on land, there are thrilling walking safaris, picnics in the bush, and game drives (day or night!). And hey, you probably won\u2019t have to leave camp to see an elephant either.<\/p>\n<p>Your trip comes to an end in the heart of the Okavango Delta. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/kanana-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kanana Camp<\/a>, the surreal scenery and diverse wildlife is never far away &#8211; and you\u2019ll never run out of ways to explore. And what better way to say goodbye to Botswana than a sleepout under the stars as the calls of nocturnal creatures echo through the air?<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/kanana-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Kanana%20Camp&lodgeId=333\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"3\" data-region-id=\"481\" data-lodge-id=\"333\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/333\/original\/Kanana-Apr-2019-17.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"3\" data-region-id=\"481\" data-lodge-id=\"333\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Kanana Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Kanana Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13162\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-nxabega-okavango-tented-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13162\" class=\"wp-image-13162 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1438,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg\" alt=\"solo travel in Botswana\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1438,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 1438w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=513,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2023\/08\/andBeyond-Nxabega-Botswana-solo.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy a post-boating breakfast at &amp;Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Fly your way around Botswana<\/h2>\n<p>On a week-long <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/beyond-fly-me-around-botswana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">safari<\/a>, you\u2019ll experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/botswana-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Botswana<\/a> from every angle, from the air to the water, led by the world-class expertise and hospitality of &amp;Beyond. Your first stop is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-chobe-under-canvas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chobe Under Canvas<\/a>, a light-on-the-Earth little camp where elephants wander between the tents. Bask in the sights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chobe-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chobe<\/a> as you cruise along the river (canapes and sundowners are a must!) searching for huge herds of elephants, shy antelope and an array of birdlife.<\/p>\n<p>Your next locale is an intimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-savute-under-canvas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camp<\/a> beside the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/savuti-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Savuti Channel<\/a>, which you\u2019ll cross in an open vehicle, eyes peeled for herds of elephant or an elusive pack of African painted dogs. And let\u2019s not forget about the region\u2019s unique lions who perform the near impossible feat of hunting elephants. In the evening, return to camp for a lantern-lit dinner as nature\u2019s symphony begins&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>End your trip at the luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-nxabega-okavango-tented-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nxabega Camp<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/central-okavango\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Okavango<\/a>, &amp;Beyond\u2019s answer to glamping, complete with downy beds, fully kitted out bathrooms, and a pool overlooking the floodplains where hippos wallow and elephants splash. The camp boasts year-round mokoro and boating safaris, surrounded by a cacophony of birdlife, but you can also explore on game drives, take to the air in a helicopter, or examine the landscape in the finest detail on foot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-nxabega-okavango-tented-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=%26amp%3BBeyond%20Nxabega%20Okavango%20Tented%20Camp&lodgeId=525\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"3\" data-region-id=\"481\" data-lodge-id=\"525\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" 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