BOtswana
africa’s last eden
A land of extremes, from harsh desert to flooded grassy plains, the diversity of species found in Botswana is staggering. Botswana’s commitment to low impact, low-density tourism provides wonderful opportunities to experience nature at its wildest and unspoiled best. We love hearing the bush tails that our guides share so warmly with us, always with a laugh and twinkle in the eye.
The Makgadikgadi Pan is one of Botswana’s hidden gems, where ancient Baobab trees, some well over 1,000 years old, stand watch over the annual migration of vast herds of Zebra.
UNFORGETTABLE
EXPERIENCES
Enjoy a bush walk with the San people and learn about their ancient culture and lifestyle.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the lush Chobe River floodplains by houseboat.
Stargaze in awe at one of the world’s darkest night skies.
Looking up at an elephant from a Mekoro or dugout canoe is sure to get the pulse racing.
“I wasn’t expecting the birds. So many vibrant, fantastical birds and each with its own remarkable call.”
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When to visit
All year round, although our favorite months are late Feb - May.
Wildlife
The Big 5, plus wild dogs and Lechwe - a water adapted antelope. Fish eagles, Pel’s fishing owl and Saddle billed storks.
Getting there
Fly from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Maun.
Travelling around
Small bush planes or land vehicles, or the dugout kayaks and small boats that are characteristic of the delta.
Be aware of
Malaria area in the delta, and temperature extremes in winter from midday to night.
Great for
Birding, painting and photography in the north, cultural experiences in the south.
Miracle of Water
Botswana is home to the largest inland river delta in the world, created by the annual deluge of flood waters from Angola, over 1,000 miles away. Water is so valued in Botswana that it is reflected in the blue of the flag and the name of the currency, the Pula, which means rain or blessing in seTswana, the national language.
Conservation
The Kgalagadi TransFrontier Park, one of the largest conservation areas in the world, straddles the border between Botswana and South Africa. Managed by and for the original inhabitants of that ancient land, it offers extraordinary opportunities to engage with the San and Khoi people on a fascinating bush walk to learn first-hand the survival skills which they still use today.
Wildlife
The lush Chobe River floodplains are a magnet for wildlife and home to Africa’s greatest concentration of elephants, estimated to exceed 150,000 animals. Pods of impossibly wide-mouthed hippos, crocodiles basking on sunny riverbanks, lion, leopard, giraffe, buffalo, and many other water-adapted buck, along with a rainbow of birds that changes with each season, provide a feast for the senses.
Night Skies
Designated as one of the world’s International Dark Sky Places, it is impossible to describe the true beauty of the Kgalagadi night sky when viewed far from city lights. Studded with millions of diamond stars, gazing on its vastness is truly breathtaking, and will leave you with an enduring and profound memory.
Is Botswana
calling to you?
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