Visitors to Botswana generally arrive in the country at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport and occasionally Maun or Kasane International Airports. From there, each of the three concessions (Kwando, Selinda and Linyanti) is only accessible by chartered light aircraft, as arranged by a tour operator. Guests are then transferred by road to their chosen lodge, in transport provided by the lodge itself. Visitors may not arrive by road.
Although similar in many respects, there are slight variations in the best time of year to visit;
- Kwando: June – October offers the best game viewing, with a peak season from July – October.
- Selinda: July – October is both the peak tourist season and best game viewing.
- Linyanti: May – October is the best for game viewing, with peak tourist season from July to October.
In all the above instances, the period coincides with the Dry Season (Winter) when rainfall is unlikely, sparse vegetation makes wildlife spotting easier, and climate is relatively mild. From November – April, the Summer rains make some roads impassable, and the heat can be excessive. However, the lush conditions, variety of birds and presence of young animals make it an otherwise good time to visit in its own right. Lodges occasionally have Low Season rates.