10 reasons why you need to go on a big cat safari in Botswana

A Botswana safari is perfect for seeing big cats – Moremi National Park is one of Africa’s best location for lions, leopards and cheetahs, at any time of the year.

However, If you’re looking for larger pride of lion, you’ll love Duba Plains – further north the Linyanti Concession and Chobe National Park are also excellent for finding elusive cats such as leopards. Lebala Camp is also a habitat for cheetahs and leopards.

During the dry season, several camps in Botswana offer walking safaris – giving you the excitement of tracking cats on foot, from a safe distance. Here are 10 reasons why you need to go on a big cat safari in Botswana

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A photo posted by Natasha Springer (@natasha.springer78) on May 5, 2016 at 11:27am PDT

#Repost @love_wild_africa via #ApexSharkExpeditions Three lionesses in the #centralkalahari #Botswana #BotswanaSafari #apexpredator #africancats

A photo posted by Wilderness Safaris (@wearewilderness) on Aug 20, 2015 at 5:21am PDT

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A photo posted by Penda Photo Tours (@pendaphoto) on Oct 24, 2016 at 12:52am PDT

Are you game for a Safari? Photo by Zicasso CEO Brian Tan #botswanasafari #selindagamereserve #safari #Africa #leopard #handcraftedtravel #nature #travel #gamereserve #gamereservelife

A photo posted by Zicasso Handcrafted Travel (@zicassotravel) on May 11, 2016 at 11:42am PDT

#leopard #Gomoti #okavangodelta #BotswanaSafari #Botswana #africancats #africanwildlife #africa #safari #safariafrica ™@wearewilderness Photograph by David Luck, Wilderness Safaris Explorations Guide

A photo posted by Wilderness Safaris (@wearewilderness) on Mar 22, 2016 at 7:38am PDT

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A photo posted by Inspirato (@inspirato) on Mar 8, 2016 at 12:32pm PST

Celebrating #WorldWildlifeDay and we're fortunate to work in one of Africa's greatest animal kingdoms. As custodians of these beautiful lands, we recognise the role we play in protecting Botswana's natural heritage. #WorldWildlifeDay #Botswana #BotswanaSafari #SustainableTravel #TravelResponsibly

A photo posted by Desert & Delta Safaris (@desertdelta) on Mar 3, 2016 at 1:00am PST

Motherly love in Chobe National Park. #umkulutravel #botswana #instabotswana #instatravel #chobenationalpark #thisischobe #lion #botswanasafari

A photo posted by Umkulu Travel (@umkulutravel) on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:05am PST

Brothers in arms #Tau #DumaTau #linyanti #BotswanaSafari #africancats #wildlife_photography

A photo posted by Wilderness Safaris (@wearewilderness) on Sep 1, 2015 at 10:56pm PDT

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