Self-Drive Botswana

You have arrived at Self Drive Botswana 4×4. Successful safaris are among the most rewarding vacation experiences, and the keys to having a memorable safari are being well-prepared and organized. The best part about driving yourself is that you can do it at your own pace and with your own priorities.

We have designed over 1,500 unique itineraries across southern Africa, and we are proud of them. We personalize every one of our Botswana self-drive safaris. We will tailor an itinerary to your interests, travel preferences, and skill level once you tell us where you want to go, what you want to see, and for how long.

About Botswana

One of the remaining great unspoiled wildernesses in Southern Africa is Botswana, with its deserts, pans, and deltas. Among the top safari destinations in the world, Botswana boasts enormous swaths of varied landscape and an unparalleled environment.

An unparalleled adventure awaits you on a self-drive safari through the expansive and diverse landscapes, accompanied by the breathtaking spectacle of wildlife. Chobe National Park’s riverbanks, the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans, and the merciless Kalahari Desert are just a few of the many options for ecotourists.

Wild Africa in all its glory.

There is a high level of protection for Botswana’s national parks. Lodges, tented campgrounds, and campsites are limited in their construction. Because of this, there is a great deal of competition for a limited supply of properties; as a result, you need plan ahead, ideally a year in advance, to secure the homes of your choice.
Get ready to be astounded whether you’re driving around in a camper van or riding a mokoro through the Okavango Delta floodplains.

Botswana Self-Drive Safaris

The ideal country for self-drive safaris is Botswana! Traveling directly across the game reserves in your 4×4 will give you a true African adventure.

Off-roading through the bush in your 4×4 via tracks. Between the untamed creatures of Africa, camping in the heart of the wilderness. All of this is achievable with a self-drive across Botswana! You may have to wade through water or run across deep sand in some locations. One place where a 4×4 truly feels at home is Botswana. Most self-drive road journeys to Botswana begin in Windhoek, Namibia; Johannesburg, South Africa; or Botswana itself. It is common to begin and finish in Kasane, which is close to Livingstone and Victoria Falls in Zambia. Maun, which is strategically placed close to the Okavango Delta, the Moremi Game Reserve, and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, is an alternate starting point for a self-drive trip.

Discover Botswana

Among the many African countries offering excellent opportunities to see wildlife, Botswana ranks high. Amazing 4×4 self-drive adventures are available in Botswana.

Among the top African safari locations, surely! Unforgettable landscapes and wildlife await visitors to Botswana, a country known for its untamed and dramatic nature. For a once-in-a-lifetime 4WD self-drive vacation, consider visiting the Okavango Delta, Savute, Chobe, Makgadikgadi, or the Central Kalahari. The conservation of Botswana’s flora and fauna takes up nearly half of the country. Explore the wilderness areas in a fully-equipped 4×4 as you camp in remote, uncrowded spots in the African wilds. Prepare for your self-drive safari through Botswana now…

Our Botswana Self-drive Safari Vehicles

Ford Ranger Camper (2 pax)

From Price Guide: £130-£200 / day
Type: 4×4, Single Cab
Seats: 2 people

A modern and comfortable 2 seater 4×4 with an extended cabin which provides easily accessible storage space behind the seats.

Features

• ‘Pop-top’ setup, double bed with twin reading lamps
• Fully fitted kitchen with gas cooker, pantry
• and scullery with hot and cold water on demand
• Water tank
• Large fridge / freezer
• Long range fuel tank

Toyota Landcruiser Camper (4 pax)

From Price Guide: £160-£220 / day
Type: 4×4, Single Cab
Seats: 4 people

The ultimate 4×4 camper based on the rugged and reliable Land Cruiser.

Features

• Highly respected 4×4 vehicle in Africa
• ‘Pop-top’ camper setup (easy to set-up) sleeping 2 with ground tent for 2 extra people
• 4.2l diesel engine
• Recovery kit, kitchen and camp equipment, bush tools
• Large fridge / freezer
• Water tank
• Long range fuel tank

Toyota Hilux Double Cab (2-4 pax)

From Price Guide: £120-200 / day
Type: 4×4, Double Cab
Seats: Up to 4 people

An easy to drive and economical vehicle, the most popular rental 4×4 in southern Africa. Available locally in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa

The Hilux is ideal for couples as well as small families, and is the vehicle of choice for Namibia, and Botswana as well.

Features

• Most popular 4×4 rental vehicle, with excellent local back up support
• 1 or 2 rooftop tents (ground tent possible)
• Economical fuel consumption (9l/100km)
• Recovery kit, kitchen and camping equipment
• Fridge / freezer
• Water tank
• Long range fuel tank

Toyota Hilux Camper (2-4 pax)

From Price Guide: £140-£190 / day
Type: 4×4, Double Cab
Seats: 2-4 people

Based on the popular Toyota Hilux Double Cab with a fully contained ‘pop’out’ camper section at the rear

The Hilux Bushcamper is ideal for solo travellers as well as couples or even a family with younger children with a sleeping area that can be set-up in less than 2 minutes.

Features

• Customised pop-out camping setup with a double bed and smaller sleeping area for children
• Economical fuel consumption (10l/100km)
• Water tank
• Fridge / freezer
• Recovery kit, kitchen and camp equipment, bush tools
• Long range fuel tank

Toyota Landcruiser Camper (2 pax)

From Price Guide: £160-£220 / day
Type: 4×4, Single Cab
Seats: 2 people

A rugged and reliable 4×4 with a ‘pop-top’ camper setup suitable for 2 people.

The Land Cruiser is ideal for Botswana’s national parks, especially in the rainy season, and is one of the strongest 4x4s around

Features

• Highly respected 4×4 vehicle
• ‘Pop-top’ camper setup
• 4.2l diesel engine
• Recovery kit, kitchen and camp equipment, bush tools
• Fridge / freezer
• Water tank
• Long range fuel tank