The results for 2023 are in! And the winner as the continent’s number one country for safaris is… A country that comes close to safari paradise, from its parched and ancient deserts to its vast, water-drenched landscapes. It is, of course, Botswana! Congratulations Botswana!
Safari-goers and experts from all over the planet were at the heart of these results. More than 4,000 of their reviews were analyzed in this detailed and comprehensive study. The analysis included reviews from expert travel journalists who have extensive safari experience across all of the countries covered by this survey. These experts are mainly guidebook writers who contribute regularly to Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Frommer’s, Bradt and Footprint. These industry professionals also populate the SafariBookings expert panel.