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Things to do in Botswana

The Okavango Delta and the Kalahari make Botswana one of the great wild places on the planet.

Things to do in Botswana

Top 6 adventures in Botswana

  1. 01

    Doors-off helicopter over the Okavango

    See elephants, hippos and the channels of the delta with nothing between you and the view.

    Helicopter
  2. 02

    Glide the delta in a mokoro

    Paddle the Okavango's channels in a traditional dugout canoe.

    On the water
  3. 03

    Sleep out on the Makgadikgadi Pans

    Camp under the stars on one of the largest salt pans in the world.

    Expedition
  4. 04

    Boat safari on the Chobe River

    Get close to some of Africa's biggest elephant herds.

    Wildlife
  5. 05

    Skydive over the Kalahari

    A tandem jump above the red sands of the Kalahari.

    Skydiving
  6. 06

    Visit the Tsodilo Hills

    Thousands of rock paintings at a UNESCO site called the ‘Louvre of the Desert’.

    Expedition

Botswana trip facts

Region
Africa
Capital
Gaborone
Gateway
Maun or Gaborone
Best time to go
May to October
We can arrange
Skydiving, Helicopter, On the water, Expedition, Wildlife

Skydiving in Botswana

Want to jump in Botswana? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over the Kalahari.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in Botswana

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in Botswana? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in Botswana

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Maun or Gaborone and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in Botswana

Want skydiving in Botswana for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

Botswana adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in Botswana?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in Botswana. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in Botswana?

Top picks include Doors-off helicopter over the Okavango, Glide the delta in a mokoro and Sleep out on the Makgadikgadi Pans. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit Botswana for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is May to October. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to Botswana?

Most trips start in Maun or Gaborone. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in Botswana?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in Botswana, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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