Botswana

Botswana

One of the most glorious places in all of Africa, Botswana is a treasured country filled to the brim with fascinating ecosystems, incredible culture and an abundance of wildlife.

A country dedicated to the continued longevity of its various life forms, over 40 percent of Botswana has long been demarcated as protected game-viewing areas. With such a strong focus on conservation, more than any other country in Africa, Botswana’s natural plant and animal populations remain untouched, leaving migration, growth and breeding cycles to occur as closely to natural patterns as possible.

As a result, travellers visiting this glorious country will be able to experience plenty of thriving, wholly diverse game populations with very little effort.

The pride of Botswana, and pretty much the highlight of any trip to Africa, is the Okavango Delta safari. One of the only two naturally occurring deltas on the planet, the Okavango Delta is beautiful, breathtaking and an absolute pleasure to explore.

With diverse environments including wide open savannah plains, mopane woodlands, lush forests and plenty of winding water channels and pools, the delta becomes home to a cornucopia of life. Not only an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon but, thanks to Botswana’s acute attention to conservation, the Okavango Delta attracts and retains extensive populations of majestic wildlife all year round.

As well as the bountiful Delta, Botswana shares the Chobe National Park with neighbouring countries Zambia and Zimbabwe. A haven for elephants and plenty of other water-loving lifeforms, the Chobe River is a must-see for travellers venturing around Southern Africa. A perfect contrast to the bush-based game drives and leisurely-paced mokoro rides in the Delta, water safaris and cruises along the tremendous Chobe River at sunset will offer visitors a totally new perspective of Botswana’s splendid landscape and life forms.

Adding even more layers to Botswana’s rich tapestry of environments, further contrasts come in the form of the Kalahari Desert in the west and both the Makgadikgadi and Nxai salt pans in the north. Packaged together with all of this incredible natural beauty is a deep history of Africa’s first civilization. Initially settling in the Kalahari, stories of the San population will be shared.

Botswana’s natural beauty, extensive animal life, cultural diversity and commitment to nature make it a sought-after destination for travellers and safari enthusiasts. From the Moremi to the delta, the Kalahari and the salt pans, a vacation in Botswana is one that will never be forgotten.