Air France/KLM, in partnership with the African regional airline Airlink, is offering a great fare to a highly unusual destination.

Throughout January and February, you can book return flights from Vienna to Botswana, a country renowned for its fantastic safaris and high levels of safety and development.

There are two destinations to choose from:

• Gaborone, the capital city in the very south of the country
  • 577 eur with hand luggage, approx. 682 eur, or with checked
  • plenty of dates to choose from without the need to stay overnight in Johannesburg
• Maun, a town in the heart of Botswana, closest to the famous safari parks
  • 632 eur with hand luggage, approx. 745 eur with checked-in luggage
  • On the way there, it’s usually necessary to stay overnight near Johannesburg Airport

January and February are the so-called ‘green season’, i.e. the rainy season.

During this period, the weather is unpredictable, but most safari parks remain open.

The countryside is green, and it is easier to spot migratory birds, zebras and young animals.

Accommodation and car hire prices are also significantly lower.

• Check hotel prices in Botswana
• Compare car hire prices – Gaborone Airport / Maun Airport