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Boteti River Camp

Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Official rating: 2 out of 5 stars, graded by Botswana Tourism OrganisationLodge

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Breakfast (BB)

Okavango Air Rescue, Mosquito nets

8 rooms

Twin Chalets, Family unit

All ages welcome

Family rooms available

By road

about 125 km from Maun airport (MUB)

Wi-Fi in public areas

From about A$400

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Boteti River Camp

An affordable gateway to the wildlife and salt pans of the Makgadikgadi.

“Offering comfortable chalet and tented stays outside Khumaga Gate, Boteti River Camp is an unpretentious, high-value choice for budget-conscious safari goers and self-drivers.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

FamiliesChildrenLeisureRepeat safari-goers

Your stay

What's included

Board: Breakfast (BB)

Included

  • Okavango Air Rescue
  • Mosquito nets
  • Game drives

Not included

  • Transfers
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Viewing deck
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Public WiFi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas

In your room

  • En-suite bathroom
  • Air-conditioning
  • Tea/coffee station
  • Safe

Rooms

Where you sleep

  • Twin Chalets5 at the property · Twin beds, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, Mosquito nets, En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower, Safe
  • Family unit3 at the property · Twin beds, Bunk bed, Air-conditioning, Tea/coffee station, Mosquito nets, En-suite bathroom, Outdoor shower, Safe

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Game drives

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By road · about 125 km from Maun airport (MUB)

Good to know

Before you book

Children
All ages welcome. Family rooms available
Accepted currencies
BWP, ZAR, USD, EUR
Malaria
Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Good
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Good
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Good
  • Green season
How we judge each month
  • Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
  • GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
  • Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.