Home to the largest wetland in Africa and the dryness of the Kalahari, Botswana is one of the greatest safari destinations and considered as a land of contrasts with an abundance of wildlife that will leave you in awe with a once in a lifetime experience
Botswana is indeed one of Africa's gems. Well known for their conservation-focused Government, about 40% of the territory are wildlife protected areas. Their efforts are greater than in any other country in the region and they can pride themselves to be home to a wide variety of fauna & flora, the biggest elephant population, cats, giraffes, buffalo, rhinos, hippos and to some of the uncommon species like the elusive sitatunga or the brown hyenas (Africa's third rarest carnivore). Each season offers something different and the main areas to visit include the majestic Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Savuti, Linyanti and the lunar-like Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The landscapes are so varied that you will feel you have even reached the moon! Since the 90s Botswana approached the tourism industry with a "high quality - low impact" model which is helping out enormously to conserve this awe-inspiring areas. Safari camps in Botswana are located in vast private concessions accessible only by light aircraft making it some of the most remote and exclusive destinations to reach at least once in a lifetime! You are guaranteed to see almost no other visitors besides the ones staying in your same area. They have some of the most well designed, top-rated accommodations with top-notch service, scrumptious food and a good variety of activities: game drives, boat cruises and mokoro rides, walks, hot-air balloon, helicopter, horse safaris, quad bike expeditions, visits with the Khoisan bushmen of Botswana whose culture is believed to be the oldest in the world and many others... A visit to Botswana is a must for any wildlife lover, you will be mesmerized with the breath-taking landscapes, exciting animal encounters and the shimmering sky. Pamper yourself in some of the most dreamed of destinations in Africa. |