Botswana

One of the last few destinations in Africa that truly harkens back to the essence of safari, Botwsana remains primarily a wide expanse of roadless terrain, where the wildlife is diverse and untamed. Situated in Sub-Saharan African immediately north of South Africa, the Kalahari dessert covers almost 70% of the land’s surface. Here is where Botswana’s two largest parks – the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and the Gemsbok National Park can be found. The Okavango Delta – the world’s largest inland delta, is situated in the northwest. Formed by the Okavango river empting into a 6,000 square mile territory, it is known as “the river that never finds the sea.” It is home to an amazing variety of birds and plant life, as well as clear waters and small islands. Chobe National Park, located nearby, is where you will find an abundant elephant population. South of that, at the Makgadikgadi salt pans – all that remain of a vast lake, live herds of blue wildebeest, antelopes, and flamingos. Those interested in archeology should be sure to visit the Tsodilo Hills, where over 2750 ancient rock paintings have been found charting thousands of years of human habitation. It is considered a national monument. Those interested in unspoiled nature who are not averse to roughing it a little will find Botswana an memorable experience.
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1. Chobe Marina
(2 reviews)
Kasane, Botswana
2. Okavango Delta
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Botswana
Formed from the Okavango River that originates in the Angola uploads , the Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta..
3. Chuao
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Choroni, Central Region, Botswana
Travel Tips From Our Members
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1. Candy's Tip on Gaborone
Gaborone, South-East Region, Botswana
get to the banks early, they do not queue, they push to get i n so you want to be near the front
2. Anne-Claire's Tip on Kasane
Kasane, Botswana
If you get a chance make a sunset river cruise from Kasane. The sight of elephants bathing in the river while the sunset will be one you'll never forget!
3. Jeremy's Tip on Nata
Nata, Botswana
Stay at Nata Lodge, outside of town - otherwise don't bother stopping [also watch out for pot holes!!!] There is an awesome Braai on Sat nites!!!!
4. Marcus's Tip on Valencia
Valencia, Central Region, Botswana
Go in the spring during La Feria de Fallas, it's not to be missed! I really really liked Valencia. During Fallas you can walk around to different paella competitions and taste all the different recipes, it's great (paella originated in Valencia)! Also, make sure to go to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento when they burn the giant falla and have the mascleta, they're both great!
5. Marcus's Tip on Maracay
Maracay, Central Region, Botswana
The beaches close to this city cannot be missed. They're so beautiful.
6. Jeroen's Tip on Mmopone
Mmopone, Kweneng Region, Botswana
Great nature, this is one of the best places in the region...
7. Clio's Tip on Maracay
Maracay, Central Region, Botswana
take the bus into the parc henri pittier! very lively
8. Clio's Tip on Chuao
Chuao, Central Region, Botswana
beautiful beach where you're al alone! the village has only 3 streets, very charming.
9. Candy's Tip on Tshabong
Tshabong, Kgalagadi Region, Botswana
probably the only place to stay is berry bush farm, Jill is a super star!!!
10. Mathias's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
Maun is the perfect spot to become a pilot. You learn by flinging for little companies over the Okavango Delta. Tis is magnificent!
11. Floor's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
Maun is your last place to shop and fill up on gas and water before you embark into the bush of Savuti, Moremi or the Okavango. A town which has exploded through tourism. Places to stay along the river are Crocodile Camp and Audi Camp to meet other travellers and swap tall stories at the bar. Most people are only overnighters however.
12. Mathias's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
A good place to stay and have a drink is The old Bridge backpakkers.
13. Mica's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
You can fly above Okavango Delta
14. Valnea's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
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15. Luis's Tip on Choroni
Choroni, Central Region, Botswana
Wonderfull beachs, Beatifull Views, and so warm people. Why do you want more. it is almost perfect.
16. Karla's Tip on Campo de Carabobo
Campo de Carabobo, Central Region, Botswana
En el Campo de Carabobo se decidió la historia de Venezuela. Carabobo en lengua arawaca significa llanura de manantiales, aqui se liberó la batalla que pondría fin a la guerra dirigida por Bolívar contra los españoles....
17. Karla's Tip on Las Trincheras
Las Trincheras, Central Region, Botswana
Las aguas termales de trincheras estan a 20 minutos de mi casa. Dicen que son saludables. Me encanta cubrirme de arcilla cuando voy....
18. Karla's Tip on El Pao
El Pao, Central Region, Botswana
En río grande puedes pescar pavones gigantes y mandarlos a cocinar en algun ranchito... es un buen lugar para acampar
19. Christian's Tip on Gaborone
Gaborone, South-East Region, Botswana
Africa in General-If you're roughing it,Fires sometimes attracts snakes and other critters-keep it to a minimal.When men in Africa hold hands-they are not gay -just very good friends.Never take an injection in africa (Dirty syringes)If you're in a tight spot-Act as if you own the place.
20. Emma's Tip on Maracay
Maracay, Central Region, Botswana
From here you can catch a bus through the national park Henri Pittier to the beach town of Puerto Colombia. Get money here because there are no ATMs in PC. There is one place that will do a dodgy cash advance on a credit card once you get there, if you ask around, but otherwise you are stuck. PC is a love it or hate it place. Good beach atmosphere, but definitly not an isolated stretch by any means. Just vey relaxing and Caribbean feeling. You can camp on the beach at Playa Grande. Double rooms in town go for about US$20 per night.
21. Tara's Tip on Francistown
Francistown, North-East Region, Botswana
Stay in a grass roofed cottage! I can't remember what they are called, but they were beautiful!
22. Tara's Tip on Gaborone
Gaborone, South-East Region, Botswana
Capital city in Botswana. Check out the outdoor markets. Eat a pie. Stop by the Baba shop. It's awesome.
23. Ruth's Tip on Nata
Nata, Botswana
Be sure to look out for bush babies while at Nata (in the evening). These tiny monkeys with long tails are fed fruit near to the bar. They are so cool!
24. Ruth's Tip on Kasane
Kasane, Botswana
There are many places to camp in Kasane, however for the next year or so I would not recomend Toro Lodge as they are building and consruction seriously affects the atmosphere of camping on the banks of the Chobe. Try Kubu Lodge or others. When In Kasane You must do a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. It is the most amazing thing I have experienced in my life I think. Africa Magic that gets into your blood (and I'm African...!)
25. Yvonne's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
If you are there you have to do a flight over the Okavango-Delta. It doesn't matter witch time of the year it is always amazing, haunting, the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
26. Edduyn's Tip on Maracay
Maracay, Central Region, Botswana
Nada como tu ciudad natal!!!
27. Peta ::Is loved by Melanie::'s Tip on Kasane
Kasane, Botswana
it was fun, plenty of wildelife and the people were Very friendly!!
28. Matthias's Tip on Ghanzi
Ghanzi, Ghanzi Region, Botswana
Visit the Bushman Centre and learn a great deal about the lives of this tribe.Ghanzi has good stores where you can stock up for a trip into the Kalahari Game Reserve. Don't forget to fill up on petrol/diesel here.
29. Nils's Tip on Mochudi
Mochudi, Kgatleng Region, Botswana
Mochudi has a very nice (small) museum. It is also the home of Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (check Alexander McCall Smith on the Internet).
30. Rico's Tip on Maun
Maun, Botswana
Audi camp has cheap camping spots. nice people there.
31. Andrea's Tip on Puerto Cabello
Puerto Cabello, Central Region, Botswana
Puerto Cabello è uno dei più importanti porti del Venezuela. La città non risulta particolarmente interessante ma è un punto focale di molteplici mete e località da visitare tutt'intorno (Morrocoy, Patanemo, il Santuario di Maria de Lionza, numerosi parchi nazionali...). Attenzione, i numerosi traffici di droga rendono la città, già di per se pericolosa a causa della presenza del porto, da visitare con prudenza, seguendo i consigli che troverete nel mio Tip of Caracas.