As described earlier, Botswana rejects mass tourism. This means that availability is scarce. In the Okavango Delta, 15,000 square kilometers, there are approximately 60 lodges with an average of 8 tents or accommodations. This means that if everything were fully booked, there would be approximately only 1000 guests in this entire area.
What also plays a role in planning your trip is what season you are traveling in, whether you are traveling with children and what your budget is. The months from June to September are the busiest, for these months we recommend that you start planning your adventure a year in advance, especially if you are traveling with children. This gives you more choice and the lodges with the best price/quality are often still available. The months of April, May, October and November are generally quieter and availability is easier to find. In the green season months of January to March, it is often no problem to plan your trip a little further in advance, with the advantage that good deals and rates are often offered.
Availability can generally be found for the more luxurious premier accommodations.
We have visited the majority of lodges and have a great local network. We know where to find the pearls. We always do our utmost to plan a great adventure, but the sooner you plan, the wider the choice.