Benefits of a 4WD Self-Drive Safari

Benefits of a 4WD Self-Drive Safari

Botswana is a safe and welcoming country filled with stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and a sense of wilderness that is hard to find anywhere else. One of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in this beautiful country is on a guided 4WD self-drive safari. By taking the wheel and exploring with your small team of adventurers, you will enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Intimate Wildlife Encounters

Botswana is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and much more. A 4WD self-drive safari puts you right in the middle of the action, allowing for close encounters with these amazing animals. Travelling as a small group, often in exclusive areas that are rarely available to the general public, you can position yourself in the best locations for wildlife sightings, giving you a truly unique and personal experience.

Many Hippopotamus, in the Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango River Delta), National Park, Botswana

Immersion in Nature

Botswana is blessed with a variety of incredible landscapes, including sprawling plains, thick bushlands, the water wonderland of the Okavango Delta and offers easy access to the famous Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, just a short drive over the border in Zimbabwe.

On a self-drive safari, you’ll have more time and opportunity to fully immerse yourself in these diverse environments. You’ll camp under the star-studded African sky, take scenic drives through picturesque savannahs, and even explore the local waterways by canoes with expert polers.

Giraffe with trees in background during sunset safari in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Wild nature of Africa.

Flexibility and Freedom

One of the major advantages of a guided self-drive safari is the flexibility it offers. The small group size allows you to explore the wildlife and unique landscapes of Botswana at a relaxed pace. You can go off the beaten track, discover hidden gems, and spend more time in each location.

With no 4WD experience necessary, what are you waiting for? Grab the wheel, embrace the adventure, and let the wonders of Africa unfold before your eyes. Join Back Track’s Jim for three weeks of breathtaking wildlife encounters, iconic African scenery, fun and exhilarating driving on our exclusive Wild Botswana 4WD Safari 40th Anniversary tour departing in August 2024.

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