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Breathtaking Game Lands and Diverse Habitats Botswana is known as one of the best safari sites in Africa in part because nearly 20 percent of its land is set aside for national parks and reserves. Geographically, Botswana is located just north of South Africa. It is approximately the size of Texas and the sands of the Kalahari Desert cover two-thirds of its area. The Kalahari, also known as Kgalagadi, is a sandy desert with sparse vegetation and a complex system of pans and riverbeds beneath the dunes, offering visitors an incredible wilderness experience. From the desert to the Delta, all of the immense ecosystems of Botswana are awe-inspiring. This pristine country boasts such world-renowned habitats as Chobe National Park, one of Africas premier elephant refuges, and the Okavango Delta, a 200-kilometer-wide paradise, whose sparkling waters spread out over the expanse of the Kalahari sands. The Okavango Delta is Botswanas main safari attraction. Every March, rains from Angola to the north flood south down the Okavango River and into northern Botswana, creating the seasonal Okavango Delta -- the only inland delta of its size in the world with no outlet to the sea. The crystal clear waters move further into the desert each week, which means that in one visit, you can experience desert, savannah and flooded areas, all with different animal, bird and plant life populations. Mid-May to mid-September, when the water levels are neither too high nor too low, is one of the best times to visit in order to experience the Okavangos dynamic flood season. To gain the most from your Okavango Delta experience, it is recommended that you use the services of professional, experienced tour guides, who can take you through the myriad waterways and islands and lead you to the best game viewing, bird watching or fishing spots. The world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve lies within the Okavango Delta and is a protected haven for wildlife and the Delta ecosystem. The wife of the late Batawana chief, Moremi III, created the Reserve in 1963 and it has been expanded to 5,000 square kilomteres. Several exclusive safari camps are located in Moremi. Chobe National Park, located in northeastern Botswana, is the countrys second main tourist attraction. There is no development in this area; it remains a natural wilderness with varied game populations. Wildlife attractions include large herds of elephant and buffalo, plus healthy populations of hippo, lion, leopard, rhino, giraffe, eland, zebra, tsessebe, waterbuck, puku, red lechwe, crocodile, sable antelope, wild dog, warthog, baboons, impala, hyena, roan, kudu, and many others. Other national parks and game reserves in Botswana include the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the Kalahari-Gemsbok Transfrontier Park, Khutse Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, and Nxai Pan National Park. Accommodations to Suit Every Preference Amid Botswanas elegant ecosystems and astounding beauty are accommodations that allow visitors to go on safari and still enjoy amenities such as bathrooms, beds and comfortable, spacious tents. Botswana is renowned for its refined and stylish safari accommodations, particularly in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. Safari accommodations range from rustic safari camps to permanently established luxury camps and lodges to chalets built from reeds or brick. Regardless of your personal preference, all accommodations in Botswana seek to achieve the perfect balance between comfort and ambiance without compromising the enjoyment of the natural bush. |
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