Botswana
Africa
Our Pride, Your Destination
The sheer remoteness of Botswana’s reserves, a remarkable flatness that extends as far as the eye can see, an extraordinary array of wildlife in the Kalahari Desert and the fan-shaped waters of the Okavango Delta complete what must be the most beautiful country on earth.
One of the most beautiful Natural Wonders on the world is the Okavango Delta. It is an inland oasis created by the summer rains of the Angolan highlands. In 2014, the Okavango became the 1000th UNESCO World Heritage Site. The seasonal weather brings with it incredible diversity, with the dark afternoon storms making for spectacular views. In summer, wildlife can drink from several water sources and take refuge in the undergrowth, away from the scotching midday heat.
The diversity of Botswana’s terrain makes it one of the most interesting destinations to visit. The Savannah ranges from dry areas of the Southwest to the large salt islands/pans of the Northern Makgadikgadi.
The Tswana people make up the majority of Botswana’s population, with the official language being English.
Highlights
Botswana is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, known for its stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and commitment to conservation.
Northwestern Botswana
One of the world’s largest inland deltas, the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prime wildlife destination.
The area is known for its lush waterways, lagoons, and floodplains, offering excellent opportunities for mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris, birdwatching, and walking safaris.
Wildlife includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, and diverse bird species.
The Moremi Game Reserve in the eastern part of the delta offers some of the best game viewing.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tsodilo Hills are renowned for their ancient San rock art. Over 4,500 paintings are spread across the hills, dating back thousands of years.
It’s considered a sacred site by the local people, with a rich spiritual history and opportunities for guided tours.
Chobe Riverfront is famous for its massive herds of elephants, often seen in the hundreds, especially during the dry season.
The park is home to a high density of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse birdlife.
Boat safaris on the Chobe River offer unique wildlife viewing from the water, particularly at sunset.
The Savuti Marsh within Chobe is known for its predator sightings, particularly lions and hyenas, as well as seasonal zebra migrations.
Remote and exclusive, the Linyanti and Selinda Reserves are less visited but offer excellent game viewing, especially for elephants, predators, and birdlife.
The Linyanti region, located west of Chobe, features lagoons, rivers, and wetlands that attract a wide variety of animals.
These private reserves offer exclusive and intimate wildlife experiences with high-end safari lodges.
These salt pans are among the largest in the world and provide a surreal, otherworldly landscape.
In the rainy season, the pans come alive with migratory birds, especially flamingos, and attract large herds of zebras and wildebeests.
Nxai Pan National Park offers a unique desert experience, with baobab trees dotting the landscape and seasonal wildlife migrations.
The pans are ideal for quad biking, star gazing, and cultural interactions with the San (Bushmen) people.
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is the second-largest wildlife reserve in the world, offering remote and wild safari experiences.
The desert is home to unique wildlife adapted to the harsh conditions, including black-maned Kalahari lions, oryx, cheetahs, and meerkats.
The Deception Valley area in the CKGR is famous for game viewing, especially after rains when the landscape transforms.
Cultural tours with the San people offer insights into traditional ways of life in the Kalahari.
The Tuli Block is a rugged region of rocky outcrops, river valleys, and diverse wildlife.
It’s known as the “Land of Giants” due to its large herds of elephants and towering baobabs.
The region offers fantastic opportunities for photographic safaris, walking safaris, and horseback riding.
Not as visited as other regions, making it a quieter, more exclusive experience.
Botswana’s capital, offers urban attractions, including the National Museum, craft markets, and historical sites like Three Dikgosi Monument.
just outside Gaborone, Mokolodi Nature Reserve is great for close wildlife encounters, rhino tracking, and environmental education programs.
One of the world’s largest inland deltas, the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prime wildlife destination.
The area is known for its lush waterways, lagoons, and floodplains, offering excellent opportunities for mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris, birdwatching, and walking safaris.
Wildlife includes elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, and diverse bird species.
The Moremi Game Reserve in the eastern part of the delta offers some of the best game viewing.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tsodilo Hills are renowned for their ancient San rock art. Over 4,500 paintings are spread across the hills, dating back thousands of years.
It’s considered a sacred site by the local people, with a rich spiritual history and opportunities for guided tours.
Chobe Riverfront is famous for its massive herds of elephants, often seen in the hundreds, especially during the dry season.
The park is home to a high density of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and diverse birdlife.
Boat safaris on the Chobe River offer unique wildlife viewing from the water, particularly at sunset.
The Savuti Marsh within Chobe is known for its predator sightings, particularly lions and hyenas, as well as seasonal zebra migrations.
Remote and exclusive, the Linyanti and Selinda Reserves are less visited but offer excellent game viewing, especially for elephants, predators, and birdlife.
The Linyanti region, located west of Chobe, features lagoons, rivers, and wetlands that attract a wide variety of animals.
These private reserves offer exclusive and intimate wildlife experiences with high-end safari lodges.
These salt pans are among the largest in the world and provide a surreal, otherworldly landscape.
In the rainy season, the pans come alive with migratory birds, especially flamingos, and attract large herds of zebras and wildebeests.
Nxai Pan National Park offers a unique desert experience, with baobab trees dotting the landscape and seasonal wildlife migrations.
The pans are ideal for quad biking, star gazing, and cultural interactions with the San (Bushmen) people.
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is the second-largest wildlife reserve in the world, offering remote and wild safari experiences.
The desert is home to unique wildlife adapted to the harsh conditions, including black-maned Kalahari lions, oryx, cheetahs, and meerkats.
The Deception Valley area in the CKGR is famous for game viewing, especially after rains when the landscape transforms.
Cultural tours with the San people offer insights into traditional ways of life in the Kalahari.
The Tuli Block is a rugged region of rocky outcrops, river valleys, and diverse wildlife.
It’s known as the “Land of Giants” due to its large herds of elephants and towering baobabs.
The region offers fantastic opportunities for photographic safaris, walking safaris, and horseback riding.
Not as visited as other regions, making it a quieter, more exclusive experience.
Botswana’s capital, offers urban attractions, including the National Museum, craft markets, and historical sites like Three Dikgosi Monument.
just outside Gaborone, Mokolodi Nature Reserve is great for close wildlife encounters, rhino tracking, and environmental education programs.
General
- Official Name
- Republic of Botswana
- Official Languages
- English, Tswana
- Capital
- Havorone
- Religion
- Christianity, traditional religion
- Time Zone
- GMT+2
- Currency
- BWP (Botswana Pula)
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Setswana is widely spoken along with other languages including Kalanga, Sara and Ndebele, among others. The inhabitants of San, known as Bushmen or Basarwa, are indigenous hunter-gatherers who currently live in various parts of Botswana and southern Africa.
Weather
The intricate canals of the Okavango Delta and her beautiful clear days… each season brings with it, its own aspect. This is what makes Botswana unique, with diverse ecosystems that allow wildlife viewing, throughout the year.
There are two main seasons. During the green season, the floodplains of Okavango are at their lowest point and in some areas, replaced by a green grass. The storm clouds forming in the background contrast with the landscape, somewhat obscuring the environment.
Seasons to travel
Summer rains begin, vegetation begins to thicken and afternoon storms are spectacular. Wildlife concentrates on drinking water in several wells and take refuge from the midday heat. This is the time where many species begin to give birth and it is an excellent season for passionate birdwatchers.
The flooded plains of the Okavango Delta are covered with grass, making it a wildlife refuge. The dry season has begun and it is the perfect time where wildlife is at its peak. Night temperatures drop dramatically in drier desert areas, while the days are warm and clear.
This month brings hot days with the first impending summer rains.
Summer rains begin, vegetation begins to thicken and afternoon storms are spectacular. Wildlife concentrates on drinking water in several wells and take refuge from the midday heat. This is the time where many species begin to give birth and it is an excellent season for passionate birdwatchers.
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