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How much does a 5-day Botswana safari trip cost?
For a couple flying from Delhi, a 5-day trip to Botswana safari costs about ₹8,39,600 with a midrange hotel in December, or ₹4,19,800 per person. Mokoro trips in the Okavango Delta and the elephants of Chobe; flights to Maun.
This example includes these paid sights and activities from the list above: Mokoro canoe trip in the Okavango Delta, Helicopter flight over the Delta, Chobe river boat cruise and Walking safari on Chief's Island. The planner opens with the same choices, so it shows the same total until you change something: the dates, travellers, hotel or sightseeing.
| Flights | ₹3,54,700 |
| Safari lodge (meals included) | ₹2,11,200 |
| Drinks and tips | ₹17,600 |
| Game drives and park fees | ₹93,300 |
| Activities | ₹75,700 |
| Visa and entry | ₹8,800 |
| Travel insurance | ₹2,000 |
| Buffer | ₹76,300 |
| Total for two | ₹8,39,600 |
Cost by hotel type
| Hostel (dorm bed in a hostel, street food, buses and trains) | ₹6,94,400 |
| Budget (hostels, 2-star, guesthouses) | ₹6,94,400 |
| Midrange (good 3-star or simple 4-star) | ₹8,39,600 |
| Premium (upscale 4-star, 5-star deals) | ₹11,15,500 |
| Luxury (5-star and resorts) | ₹16,72,100 |
Best time to visit Botswana safari
The weather is most comfortable in March, April, May, June, July, August and September. Peak season is June, July, August, September and October, when prices are highest. January, February and March are off-peak and cheaper.
- Peak: June to October: dry season and high Delta waters
- Regular: April, May, November and December
- Off-peak: January to March: hot and wet
Visa for Indians
Botswana e-visa (about US$50).
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