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Botswana
Botswana
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Discover Botswana

Botswana is an exciting  destination and safe country  to visit. About 80% of the country is covered by Kalahari Sands, located in these sands is the Okavango Delta and river systems to the north including Kwando, Linyathi and Chobe River systems. The abundant water offers a haven for both flora and fauna and is renowned for its great beauty and diversity. Botswana has a rich mix of African cultures the largest tribal group being the Botswana forming about 50% of the population. The original inhabitants some 2000 years ago were the San Bushmen. A fascinating Kalahari safari experience with these most ancient of all people is almost a 'must do' in your itinerary.

 

Climate

Botswana can be visited at any time of the year - summers are generally hot and winters mild with a few cold spells. Seasons: High July 1 to October 31; Shoulder: March 1 to June 30 & November/December 1 to 31

What to do?

Culture - a wide diversity of tribal peoples with their interesting traditions and ceremonies reflecting their heritage. Special focus on the Kalahari Bushmen.
Cycling Safaris - A more chalenging way of exploring and experiencing africa,led by armed rangers, safety is of prime concern. Intensity and duration of each ride is dependent on the capacity of the participating cyclists.
Game Drives - these are operated in open vehicles, usually at dawn and dusk to seek out the most interesting wildlife. Night drives are also available in private reserves.
Makoro (Dugout canoe) Safaris - glide with your private poler through the delta in a traditional dugout canoe. A mokoro was used by the orginal inhabitants of the Okavango Delta. This is a quiet and slow way of travelling throught the shallow channals of the delta, relax and sit back and absorb the magical variety of birdlife, crystal clear waters and beauty of the lagoons and waterways.
Motor Boat Trips - These are used in the deeper channals that are too deep for mokoro's giving acess to large laggoons. They are noiser and disturb the wildlife and their wake can be harmful in areas where there are nesting birds e.g. the african skimmers nest on sand bars/banks. Boat trips can be good providing they are run considerately - encourage your guide to go slowly, you will see so much more as a result.
Horseback Safaris - led by experienced rider/guides offering bird life and game viewing opportunities and exploring remote untouched areas. These trips are generally for experienced riders who can confidently gallop out of danger. They last 5 to 10 days and take a maximum of 8 riders at one time.
Walking Safaris - there is no better way of getting really close to nature than this. Lead by experienced armed guides/rangers/trackers, walkers are able to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the bush in harmony with their surroundings.

 
 
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