Travelling to Botswana is to
immerse yourself in a truly wild destination. This safe,
stable country prides itself on an eco-tourism model of few
visitors, low impact camps, and high-end wildlife safaris.
Vast, pristine parks and private concessions allow visitors
to experience the wild Africa of days past. Diversity of
habitats and ecosystems are the rule for Botswana.
To the north, the Angolan rains 1000 miles away, supply the
Okavango Delta with year round water. The Delta is a unique
inland waterway whose crystal clear channels run deep until
eventually disappearing into the timeless sands of the
Kalahari Desert. Abundant birds and wildlife are attracted
to the permanent water, so game viewing here is excellent.
The Chobe reserve is host to the highest concentration of
elephants on the planet, while Chief’s Island in the
Okavango is where you may get to spot the rare water loving,
sitatunga antelope. In the water ways of the Delta, game
viewing can be done by Mokoro, or dug out canoe, which lends
a close-up, peaceful new perspective to exploring this
unique area.
For a completely different habitat experience, the Kalahari
Desert will not disappoint. While not a true desert, this
large, arid area is home to a variety of animals, from
meerkats to lions, who’ve adapted in this harshly beautiful
landscape. Exploring extinct lakes, or pans can be done by
4x4 quads for a totally new and exhilarating experience. The
traditional bushman, or San people still make this area
their home and arranging for a cultural experience would be
an valuable add on to your safari.
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