Africa + Indian Ocean

Botswana

Romantic landscapes, incredible game-viewing and luxurious camps

cazenove+loyd has its roots in Botswana, as it was here where Susie Cazenove and Henrietta Loyd started working together over 30 years ago. The mind-expanding experiences, in-depth knowledge and life-long friends they gained there are the foundations of the company and allow us to continue designing individual, extraordinary holidays all these years later.

Botswana combines stunning landscapes and incredible game viewing with some of the most luxurious camps in southern Africa. From the unremitting salt pans of the Makgadikgadi to the intricate waterways of the Okavango Delta, it has an amazing diversity of habitat and wildlife species. The Linyanti region is home to huge herds of elephant that roam across wide grassy plains which roll all the way into Namibia, while the seemingly endless Kalahari Desert offers a truly otherworldly experience.

As safaris in Botswana are undeniably expensive, each day should feel spectacular. Your Destination Expert will meticulously plan every element of your safari according to your wants and needs, adding in those special experiences that complete a trip.

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An online magazine by the experts at cazenove+loyd

Read our curated collection of travel notes and stories from our experts, clients and friends on the ground who will give you the inside track on our thrilling destinations.

Why should you travel with a specialist on safari?

cazenove+loyd was born in Africa and we believe that the African safari is a trip that everyone should take at least once in their lives. No two safaris are ever the same, but to ensure that the holiday is as memorable as it should be, you need an expert.

10 Extraordinary Days in Botswana

As safaris in Botswana are undeniably expensive, each day should feel spectacular. Our Destination Experts will meticulously plan every element of your safari according to your wants and needs, adding in those special experiences that complete a trip.

What we look for in a luxury lodge, a tented camp and a mobile-safari expedition

The very best safari lodges and tented camps provide guests with a home away from home in a new and wild country. We have mapped out some of the things we look for in a luxury lodge, a tented camp and a mobile-safari expedition to demonstrate how we decide what is exactly right for you.

Safari Seasons: When is Right For You?

Nature’s cycles and rhythms can vary dramatically depending on when you travel and nowhere is this more apparent than in Africa. Our Destination Experts, who have lived, worked and travelled extensively around Africa, can advise you where to go when.

Our pick of the safari guides

In all of the regions in which we work throughout the world, securing the most inspiring guides is our highest priority. Below we have highlighted some of our favourites, who we have known for years and who embody the qualities we look for when choosing a guide for our clients.

A journey through the Okavango Delta: Capturing a mobile safari expedition with cazenove+loyd

Photographer Nick Horowitz recently joined Henrietta Loyd on her return to Botswana. Together with their guides John Barclay and James Stenner they journeyed through the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve, setting up camp in remote locations each night.

Wild + Exhilarating Safari Experiences

When most think of safaris, they think game-drives. But in addition to those thrilling drives, there are so many other incredible ways to experience Africa. Here are just a handful of the awe-inspiring experiences we can arrange in Africa.

Three of our favourite conservation projects in Africa

Safari connects you to nature in such an instinctive way, as you are exploring wilderness areas that are untouched by man. In the bush, animals seem surprised to see you and life seems to work as it should: without human interference.

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Our Service

Initial Conversation

Your Destination Expert will build a relationship with you and a nuanced understanding of what you want from your holiday.

Creating an Itinerary

Once we know you, we can match our years of specialist knowledge to you and begin designing your extraordinary trip.

Continuously Tailoring

We will continue refining your itinerary adding in those special touches and leaving no stone unturned to make sure that every day is spectacular.

24/7 Service

From the moment you leave home, we will be on hand to ensure a totally seamless experience.

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Area in Focus

Our favourite lodges in the Okavango Delta lie many miles from the nearest human habitation and many are accessible only by light aircraft. Thanks to this remoteness, it remains one of the most unspoilt and exclusive safari experiences to be found anywhere in Africa.

Testimonials

Stories from Botswana

"Thank you for organising the honeymoon of our dreams! You had every base covered, and everything ran like clockwork, which was integral in making it the absolutely incredible trip that it was. We had such a happy time and the itinerary was just perfect. Thank you so much."

Charlie + Laura Scott

Our next stop was Shinde Camp on the Okavango Delta. Once again, upon arrival, we were whisked off on an afternoon safari. The Delta was spectacular with an abundance of animals and birdlife. Our guide – as with all the guides we had during the trip – had an extensive knowledge, not only on local history but also about the birds and animals that reside here. The meals were outstanding and we all ate at a communal table, which enabled all guests to mingle and exchange experiences. The highlight of this camp was the helicopter flight giving us a 'drone' perspective of the region, during which we could truly appreciate the intricacy of the multiple waterways, lagoons and vegetation. Our gorgeous chopper pilot, all the way from New Zealand, surprised us with Champagne by the edge of a massive lagoon. What a treat! Shinde was probably our favourite camp, mostly because of its diversity of animals, birdlife and landscape.

Pamela Bowman

Next was the Kalahari Plains. This camp was very different to the previous two, being in a semi-arid savannah area with limited water, though this didn’t detract from the wildlife. We were fortunate to see a pack of wild dogs, which is a rarity and we were able to follow the pack for quite some time. Once again, the birdlife was fantastic and our guide’s knowledge was encyclopaedic. We also took the opportunity to spend an afternoon with the local bush people, who lived a traditional lifestyle. The highlight of the Kalahari for us was the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The food here was also outstanding, and with each meal, we were seated at a communal table. Overall, our safari was an incredible experience, made up of three very different camps, spending three nights in each and made even more special by our guides and the supporting staff at each of the camps. The care and attention to detail throughout the trip was faultless.

Pamela Bowman

"In the city you get a newspaper; in the bush you have tracks. They tell you everything you need to know about the day’s activities."

Claire Bennie

"I'm so grateful to Henrietta Loyd for persuading me to take the children to Africa now."

Client

"We have just arrived home and we miss Africa already!"

Client

"Our honeymoon was perfect, the absolute trip of a lifetime. Each place we stayed made us feel so special and I know a lot of that is down to the work of you and the cazenove+loyd team."

Charlie + Laura Scott

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Our snapshots of Botswana

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Experience Botswana with cazenove+loyd

Discover Botswana in the most adventurous way possible - on a mobile safari expedition.

Our Destination Experts

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Each of our dedicated experts has extensive knowledge of the destinations they specialise in. They are continuously re-visiting, trying and testing so that they can offer you up to date and little-known insights into the regions they are so passionate about.