Tailor Made Self-Drive Safaris
In Botswana and beyond…
Welcome to Drive Botswana. There are few holiday experiences that are more fulfilling than a successful safari, and good organization and preparation are the keys to making a safari a success. The beauty of self-drive is that you can experience things for yourself, in your own time, focusing on what you want.
We pride ourselves on our itineraries, and have prepared more than 1,500 individual tailor-made trips around southern Africa. Our trips are entirely tailor-made. You tell us what you want to see, where you want to go, and for how long and we will put together a personal itinerary for you, depending on your level of experience.
Tailor-made self drive itineraries
Unforgettable African experiences
Reliable and fully equipped vehicles
Expert advice based on personal experience
Destinations
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This vast country is undoubtedly one of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth. Fondly known by locals as the ‘Rainbow Nation’, South Africa has 11 official languages and its multicultural inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix…
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This unique, peanut-shaped country offers visitors an authentic African experience complete with adrenalin pumping adventure sports, a variety of fascinating cultural activities, and an abundance of indigenous wildlife, which finds refuge in Zambia’s vast national parks. Enjoy the spectacular site…
Featured Itineraries
View our sample itineraries for some ideas
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From:
3,980.00
A classic 3 week Namibia itinerary in mid-range lodges Starting and ending in Windhoek and covering the key areas of Namibia including the Waterberg, Etosha, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei, Luderitz and the Fish River Canyon. Ideal for the more budget conscious…
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From:
9,395.00
Duration:
17
Days
Luxury lodge-to-lodge itinerary in Northern Botswana Discover the beauty of the Okavango Delta, explore the wilderness of the Kalahari, enjoy the spectacular wildlife in Moremi & Chobe before finishing off the trip with the impressive Victoria Falls. *Indicative price is…
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From:
11,210.00
Duration:
15
Days
Destinations:
Spend 2 weeks exploring some of the best wildlife destinations in northern Botswana. This itinerary includes a mixture of habitats and landscapes offering you the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals and birds. Spend the first two nights…
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From:
7,110.00
Duration:
14
Days
Destinations:
Classic Kafue and Lower Zambezi special Starting in Livingstone and ending in Lusaka taking advantage of two special offers. Transfer by road through southern Kafue and then fly-in to Busanga Plains and from there to Lower Zambezi for your final…
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From:
4,025.00
Duration:
9
Days
Destinations:
Fly in to South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi in 9 nights A fly-in safari starting and ending in Lusaka with 4 nights in South Luangwa and 4 nights in Lower Zambezi. Fully inclusive with all meals, guided activities and flight…
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From:
7,115.00
Duration:
8
Days
Destinations:
Fly-in Safari combining the Kalahari desert and the wetlands of the Okavango Delta in 7 nights 1 week Maun to Maun trip with 3 nights in the Kalahari and 4 nights in the Okavango Delta. Fully inclusive with all meals,…
Vehicles
Fully equipped for the journey
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2-4 people
Price Guide:
£140-£200 / day
The ultimate 4×4 camper based on the rugged and reliable Land Cruiser.
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2-4 people
Price Guide:
£140-£200 / day
A rugged and reliable 4×4 with a ‘pop-top’ camper setup suitable for 2 people.
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2-4 people
Price Guide:
£130-£200 / day
A rugged and reliable 4×4 with up to two rooftop tents, ideal for 2 people or a maximum of 4.
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
Up to 4 people
Price Guide:
£100-£170 / day
An easy to drive and economical vehicle, the most popular rental 4×4 in southern Africa. Available locally in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2-4 people
Price Guide:
£120-£170 / day
Based on the popular Toyota Hilux Double Cab with a fully contained ‘pop’out’ camper section at the rear
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2 People
Price Guide:
£90-£140 / day
A modern and comfortable 4 seater 4×4 with two rooftop tents, ideal for two couples or a small family.
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2 People
Price Guide:
£100-£150 / day
A modern and comfortable 4×4 with a pop-top camper setup for 2 – 4 pax (with additional ground tent).
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Type:
4×4, Double Cab
Seats:
2 People
Price Guide:
£110-£170 / day
A modern and comfortable 2 seater 4×4 with an extended cabin which provides easily accessible storage space behind the seats.
What they say
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Our recent Namiba trip was the fourth time we have undertaken a DriveBotswana itinerary. Returning for a fourth trip says it all about the quality of their product and superb personalised customer service. Thankyou DriveBotswana you were as always AWESOME
David L
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We had an amazing 13 day trip in Botswana and Zambia thanks to Drive Botswana. Our self-drive safari was perfectly organized. The whole team have a deep knowledge of the lodges, campsites, and roads, keeping your trip on track.
Amy
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Our 6x week safari through Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, organised through Drive Botswana was superb. We were sent very comprehensive plans of routes with adetails of road conditions, and when/where to stock up on provisions. Superb trip through beautiful countries.
Linda D
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Was really impressed with services provided by Drive Botswana. We spent 46 days and drove 6,000 miles (10,000 km) in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia. If planning a trip to southern Africa, I highly recommend working with Drive Botswana.
Randy S
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We are a family of three and this is our second trip organized with Drive Botswana, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. This year, we went on another self-drive trip in Zambia. Our journey was nothing short of extraordinary.
Zane
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The best tour operator!! They helped us plan and book our tour in Namibia. The communication during the planning phase was super quick and efficient. Then everything was super smooth and we had no problem during all our journey.
Maria
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Drive Botswana offers a tailor-made journey of a lifetime. We requested a self-drive trip through Namibia and Botswana with 50% camping and 50% lodges. We highly recommend Drive Botswana if you want to book an amazing trip to Africa!
Jordy R
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Use Drive Botswana! They are amazing! Interested in every detail of your trip and what you want to do. The advice is down to earth and based on enormous experience so you know your trip will be perfect.
Tim B
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Highly recommend to anyone who prefer self-driving or camping in Africa!! They booked everything for us, from car rental to accommodations and activities. Our 14-day self-driving trip was perfect and without any trouble.
Dan B
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My husband and I just came back from 2 weeks self drive safari in Botswana and I can safely say that it was one of the most unbelievable experience I ever lived!
Madi V
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This has been a dream come true for my husband and I and Andy at Drive Botswana had everything to do with making it happen! Thank you Andy!
Maggie H
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Despite a long ‘covid’ delay, our Botswana trip went perfectly : 100% as agreed on and 200% as to satisfaction. Honestly, there is not one aspect of the trip, we would have preferred differently.
Alain S
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Thanks to Drive Botswana for organising a brilliant trip to Namibia and Zambia. This is the second time they have organised a trip for us. The itinerary was excellent, very tailored to our individual needs.
Lawrence A
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Drive Botswana put together a superbly planned 18 day self drive route. Deserts, delta, camping, lodges, photography, directions, all faultless.
Fionnuala F
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Drive Botswana have organized 4 self-drive safaris for us: 2008, 2012, 2017, and 2019. Clearly we’ve been very happy with the service and professionalism. The beauty is that you can tailor your trip to your specific time, tastes, and budget.
Brian O
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I love working with Drive Botswana. We are currently planning our 5th trip to Africa with them. They have great local knowledge and the team listens to what we want and give us their expert feedback to plan the trip.
Susanne T
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DriveBotswana provided an amazing turn-key adventure for us during our 3-week self-drive around Botswana. They took care of all the planning, which allowed us just to enjoy our safari!
Eric R
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Our experience with Drive Botswana was absolutely flawless. From the planning to the execution everything on our trip worked perfectly. They really know the best spots and I can highly recommend them!
Max S
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We travelled 30 days from Joburg to Cape Town through Botswana and Namibia. We were given a perfect description of every day – where to fill up petrol, food and cash – what to see on the way. THANKS!
Sarah P
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We had a 16 days self drive tour Maun/Maun with 2 cars with tents on the roof. Correspondence via e-mail, explanations, indications, road instructions everything was really precisely arranged, accurate and well done.
Monica A