Luxury holidays in Mababe Region

East of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Mababe Depression is nothing to be down about. This vast swathe of marshy grasslands is grazed by buffalo, zebra and tsessebe, and loved by lions. Dry and wet seasons bring equal drama, which you can witness up close on game drives and guided walks, and a helicopter safari brings Mababe’s sheer scale into perspective.

When to go

Mababe Region appeals year round. Between December and April, the marsh is a sprawling wetland and vital water source for Mababe’s wild residents. The dry season spotlights lush grasslands — and where grazers lead, predators will follow.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Helicopter transfers from Maun International Airport are your most likely route into this remote corner of Botswana.

  • Automobiles

    Game drives are the only four-wheel experience you need around these remote parts, with air transfers very much the default option for accessing Mababe Region.