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Discover Botswana’s Top 5 Must-See Destinations
1. Okavango Delta: Africa’s Largest Inland Delta
The Okavango Delta stands out as an African oasis among the drylands. It’s a location that offers splendour and serenity with its crystal-clear lagoons and the life-giving Okavango River.
Ranging in size from 15,000 square kilometres in dry times, to an astonishing 22,000 during the rainy season, the Okavango is the largest inland delta on planet Earth. Its vastness and the rich water supply make for a prime safari location with abundant plant and animal life to enjoy. Known as ‘The Jewel of the Kalahari’, the life and beauty of this Delta cements it as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa.
Activities: walking safaris, bird watching, fishing, star gazing, mokoro canoe safaris, horseback safaris, helicopter safaris, hot air ballooning, motorboat safaris, barge cruises, cultural excursions to villages
2. Chobe National Park: Land of the Giants
Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s most magnificent travel destinations. A variety of ecosystems within the park create diverse landscapes to explore, from rolling grasslands to lagoons and woodlands.
Chobe National Park is home to all the Big 5. Elephant and cape buffalo populations within the park are especially prominent. Approximately 50,000 of Africa’s largest elephants freely and majestically roam the 11,700 square kilometre land area of the park.
Activities: game drives, sundowner cruises, fishing excursions, tours to Victoria Falls, bird watching
3. Moremi Game Reserve: Iconic Safari Destination
Many consider Moremi Game Reserve to be one of the most beautiful parks in Africa. The park has a variety of natural habitats ranging from acacia forests, lagoons and grasslands.
Moremi park’s land area of approximately 4,871 square kilometres is home to a variety of animals such as buffalo, giraffe, gazelle and African predators. Whilst on game drive, visitors will see a diverse variety of wildlife as expected from one of Africa’s most well-known safari destinations.
Activities: game drives, walking safaris, mokoro canoe safaris, bird watching, star gazing, motorboat safaris
4. Makgadikgadi Salt Pans: World’s Largest Salt Pans
The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park offers approximately 3,900 square kilometres of uninterrupted grasslands. Unique natural surroundings abound in the park. Water pans are present during the rainy season, creating prime locations to view some of the park’s wildlife. Baobab trees are also abundant in the park. These unique trees are well-known from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s novel, ‘The Little Prince’ and are particularly distinct in shape, sporting thick trunks that lead up to a table-top of leafy branches.
Activities: game drives, walking safaris, bird watching, star gazing
5. Linyanti & Selinda: Game Rich Safari Experiences
The Linyanti area, known for its dynamic geography, experiences rivers that vanish and reappear regardless of rainfall. It’s famous for winter elephant and zebra migrations, situated in the northeastern Okavango near Chobe National Park. Acting as a vital wildlife corridor between Okavango and Chobe, it spans 1250km, including the Linyanti Swamp and River. This region offers a stark contrast between wetlands and arid zones, enhancing the Okavango experience. Adjacent to Linyanti, the Selinda Reserve stands as a renowned wildlife sanctuary within the Great Plains Conservation project, bordering Kwando reserve to the north. Connected by the Selinda Spillway to the Okavango, it bursts with exceptional game density during rare channel connections, making it an exceptional destination.