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Botswana
Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is one of the best safari destinations in Africa.
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About 11km south of Green's Baobab is the turn-off to the far more impressive Chapman’s Baobab, which, until it crashed to the ground suddenly on 7…
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This fabulous art project provides opportunities for local artists (14 at last count) to create and sell paintings and other artwork; it’s worth spending…
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In 2000 the former Mabuasehube-Gemsbok National Park was combined with South Africa’s former Kalahari Gemsbok National Park to create the new Kgalagadi…
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The dry heart of the dry south of a dry continent, the CKGR is an awesome place. If remoteness, desert silences and the sound of lions roaring in the…
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This 2500-sq-km reserve, which is an extension of the southern boundary of the CKGR, is a popular weekend excursion for Gaborone residents, but it’s still…
Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve, which covers one-third of the Okavango Delta, is home to some of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Best of all, it’s…
Botswana
This 230-sq-km community-run wildlife sanctuary was formed when local people voluntarily relocated 3500 cattle and established a network of tracks…
Gaborone
This reserve was established in 1988 by the Kalahari Conservation Society to give the Gaborone public an opportunity to view Botswana’s wildlife in a…
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Read articleTransportation
Botswana's best adventures are wild and far from civilization – but public transport will only get you so far. Here’s how to get around.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Botswana is renowned as an incredible safari destination. Don't let your adventure stall at the border – find out if you need a visa and how to get one.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Botswana is one of the most expensive destinations to visit in Africa. Here is how to visit without breaking the bank.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Botswana can be challenging for those with young children but the rewards are great. Here's how to visit with kids.
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