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Here, we share insider safari tips, wildlife encounters, conservation stories, and the magic of Botswana’s wilderness. Whether you’re planning your next adventure or dreaming of Africa from afar, let this be your window into the wild.
African Wild Dog vs Hyena: How to Tell Them Apart
African wild dogs and spotted hyenas are both highly successful predators — but they could hardly be more different. Here is a complete comparison: appearance, hunting, social structure, and what you will see on safari in Botswana.
Why Botswana Does Safari Differently
Most African safari destinations manage the tension between tourism and wilderness by compromising on one or the other. Botswana decided not to compromise at all. Here is what that decision means for the traveller who chooses it.
Cheetah Facts: The World’s Fastest Land Animal
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth — and one of Africa’s most thrilling safari sightings. Discover cheetah facts, how they hunt, where to see them in Botswana, and what makes them unlike any other big cat.
Hippo Facts: Africa’s Most Dangerous Animal
The hippopotamus is one of Africa’s most remarkable animals — and the Okavango Delta holds one of the highest concentrations on earth. Discover hippo facts, behaviour, and the best places to see hippos in Botswana.
Leopard Facts: Africa’s Most Elusive Big Cat
The leopard is Africa’s most elusive and adaptable big cat. Discover leopard facts, behaviour, how they hunt and survive — and the best places to see leopards on safari in Botswana.
Elephant Safari in Botswana: The World’s Greatest Elephant Wilderness
Botswana is home to the largest elephant population on earth. Discover where to find them — from the waterways of the Okavango Delta to Chobe, Moremi and Khwai — and how to plan an elephant safari with Untouched Safaris.
Moremi Game Reserve: Botswana’s Predator Capital
Moremi Game Reserve is Botswana’s predator capital — home to lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and the Big Five in the heart of the Okavango Delta. A complete guide to wildlife, activities, best time to visit and O Bona Moremi Safari Lodge.
African Wild Dogs in Botswana: Africa’s Painted Wolves
Botswana is home to 30% of the world’s African wild dogs – the most endangered large carnivore in Africa. Discover where to find them, when to go, and what makes a wild dog encounter unlike any other safari experience.
Khwai Community Area: Botswana’s Hidden Gem for Wildlife and Wilderness
Few places in Botswana can match the raw, unfiltered wilderness of the Khwai Community Area. Bordering Moremi Game Reserve, this community-managed concession offers some of the finest wildlife encounters in Africa – with fewer crowds and a deeper sense of purpose.
Best Time to Visit Botswana: A Month-by-Month Guide
Plan your Botswana safari around the seasons that matter. A month-by-month guide to wildlife, the Okavango flood cycle, and the best time to visit for your safari style.
Untouched Safaris at INDABA 2025: A First Look at the Okavango Endeavour
Untouched Safaris presented the new Okavango Endeavour houseboat at INDABA 2025 – discover the features, design highlights, and what makes this floating safari a new benchmark on the Delta.
Following the Flood: How the Okavango Delta Transforms Through the Seasons
The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a unique and dynamic ecosystem in Botswana, renowned for its seasonal transformations that profoundly influence its landscapes and wildlife. Understanding these changes enriches any safari experience, offering insights into the intricate balance of nature.
The Kings of Dust and Silence: Kalahari Black-Maned Lions
Discover the Kalahari’s most iconic predators – the black-maned lions of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Learn about their unique adaptations, behaviour, and the best time to spot them on safari.
Sleeping Under Canvas: Why a Mobile Safari Is the Purest Way to Experience Botswana
Why a mobile safari is Botswana’s most intimate bush experience – sleeping under canvas in wild places, with nothing between you and the sounds of Africa. Discover what to expect from our O Bona Explorer camp.
Mokoro Safaris in the Okavango Delta: Silence, Stillness, and Surprise
Glide silently through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro dugout canoe – a peaceful, close-to-nature way to explore Botswana’s waterways and encounter incredible birdlife and wildlife up close.
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