The unforgettable wilderness, the
splendid waterways of the Okavango
Delta, the Kalahari Sand Dunes and the abundance of wild-wildlife
are just a few features of what makes Botswana your ultimate destination. - (botswana-tourism.gov.bw)
Botswana is a very dry country - though surprisingly
enough one of the major attractions are the wetlands of the Okavango
delta. It has a population of only one and a half million people. Most
people live in the south-east. Major cities are the capital Gaborone
and Francistown. However, Botswana offers great wildlife and nature. Most
travellers come to this country for two reasons: the Kalahari gemsbok
national park, which covers about 85% of the country and the Okavango
delta,
a huge wetland system of up to 15,000 square kilometers. The Delta is
one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Africa; Its diverse and
pristine habitats, together with unmatched scenic beauty, make it one
of Africa's most important wilderness destinations. A highlight of a
visit to this area is the incredible profusion of birdlife - Pel's
Fishing Owl, Wattled Cranes, Slaty Egrets, Rufous-Bellied Heron, Swamp
Boubous, and a host of eagles, vultures and other raptors will keep the
bird lover in heaven.
The Savuti Channel area, which borders the Delta to the west and Bedford Park
to the east, is one of Africa's most famous big game areas. Only 38
kilometers northwest of Savuti and off the main tourist track lies
Botswana's best kept secret: Linyanti and the western reaches of the
Savuti Channel. The Linyanti and upper Savuti areas rank among the most
beautiful in Botswana.
Chobe National Park has a wonderful
concentration of animals but has become very crowded due to the number
of camps and lodges in the area.
South of Maun and the Okavango delta, lies the huge open expanse of the Kalahari gemsbok national park.
In March and April the Kalahari blossoms with life and huge open spaces
of the Makgadikgadi pans fill with water, attracting huge migrating
herds. There is no doubt that every visitor to the natural beauties
will not regret his trip.
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