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Botswana Holidays

explore earth's largest delta and world famous wildlife reserves

African Camping Safari

these are probably the most affordable way of touring Botswana.

Also the fun way of travelling and making new friends along the way.

There is a wide choice of safaris to choose from - with some safaris start and end Victoria Falls/Livingstone or Kasane/Maun.

Some safaris operate on a daily departure or on set dates.

Botswana National Parks
Botswana is the place of the Okavango delta - a dynamic wetland of channels and islands supporting a huge diversity of wildlife.
Of the Kalahari desert and its parched and arid land - of the Chobe national park with its legendary herds of elephants.

For predators then a visit to Savuti is called for.

Special Safaris
Take advantage of rare opportunities to experience tribal life with the Bushmen and their families - to witness their dances and learn their ancient ways of living and learning.

Other special safaris include budget as well as self drive.

little bee eaters

family of Little Bee-Eaters

Botswana Safari

A large selection of Botswana Safari Tours with Slide Shows, Maps and current Prices

Land locked Botswana

is a large, flat and predominantly dry country, with an area of 581,730km (224,607 miles?), approx. the same size as France or Thailand

The Kalahari Desert

dominates the Botswana country - covering 84% - a sand filled basin averaging 1100 m above sea level

Gaborone

is Botswana's capital.
Named after Kgosi Gaborone who led teh batlokwa tribe into the area in the 1880's.

Gaborone is a modern city bustling with shopping malls, restaurants, international hotels, sports and night clubs.

Maun
known as the gateway to the Okavango - Maun is the tourism capital of Botswana being the headquarters of countless safari and air charter operations.

Visiting Times

April to November: large number of animals migrate to the Okavango
November/December are calving months

January to March: see large populations of game migrating to the summer grazing area and a time when the delta comes alive with hundreds of bird species

March & April: will see thousands of zebras and other animals migrating towards the Savuti area of Chobe national park

Botswana borders
Zambia and Zimbabwe to the northeast
Namibia to the north and west and
South Africa to the south and southeast

Maps

Botswana Map

Africa Map

What to Bring

Clothing - In summer, lightweight, light-coloured cottons are preferable.
Dress is casual in Botswana.

Bring a lightweight jacket and/or pullover for unexpected temperature changes.

Footwear -
comfortable walking shoes - sandals or flip flops

Sun Protection -
this is essential. Wear a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

Other -
binoculars - torch - matches - penknife - water bottle - insect repellent - lip salve - water purification tablets - sewing kit - safety pins - tweezers - masking tape.

A basis first aid kit is advisable.