Botswana is a country of seemingly endless open spaces. Though it occupies an area of France, the human population is only 1.6 million. This is one country where wildlife does not face stiff competition for land resources from man. As a result, the animals have multiplied with a flourish. Botswana can justifiably claim to host some of the finest game sanctuaries in Africa.
From the massive desert of the Kalahari to the splendid Okavango delta, a maze of waterways coursing through the desert sands – Botswana safaris offer you a breathtaking contrast that will be a feast for your senses, bored and tired of the sameness and uniformity around them.
The 10,600-acre Khama Rhino Sanctuary was set up in 1993 to rescue the vanishing white rhino. Beginning with only four, the rhino population has now swelled to nearly 20. Plans are afoot for introducing the almost extinct black rhino to the sanctuary. It is run by a community trust involving locals from the area. The entrance fee with a vehicle is only $5, and contributions from visitors keep it going. The Mekong Camp or the Boma camp offers various facilities at reasonable accommodation prices. Know everything about DELTA CANCELLATION POLICY before booking a flight to Botswana Safaries.
Chobe National Park has an area of 4,079 square miles just over the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is also a picture of contrasts - from a lush river region in the north to the dry bushland in the south. About 45,000 elephants have made it to their home. If you can ensure that any of them does not trample you, try fishing too. You will find more than 90 species, including the mighty tigerfish. And remember, the big cats rule here as well. Accommodation is no problem: Chobe Safari Lodge is moderately priced and comfortable.
Millions of years ago, what was a lake is now the Nxai National Park, covering 2,787 square miles of the arid basin that goes from a strangely desolate yet inviting dust bowl in winter to a shallow, wet wonderland when it rains in summer. When the weather is wet, flamingos, wildebeests, and zebras (and inevitably their predators, too) can be spotted migrating here in the thousands. For accommodation, Planet Baobab is there for your comfort.
Millions of years ago, what was a lake is now the Nxai National Park, covering 2,787 square miles of the arid basin that goes from a strangely desolate yet inviting dust bowl in winter to a shallow, wet wonderland when it rains in summer. When the weather is wet, flamingos, wildebeests, and zebras (and inevitably their predators, too) can be spotted migrating here in the thousands. For accommodation, Planet Baobab is there for your comfort.
The Mashatu Game reserve, occupying over 100,000 acres, is the largest privately-owned wildlife area in Botswana and part of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Apart from lions, leopards, zebras, kudu, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas, it also offers you riverbeds full of baboons, ancient archaeological sites, and splendid sandstone dikes!
Although known as an expensive spot, Mashatu Main Camp is quite reasonable compared to most Botswana lodges.
The 1,881-square-mile Moremi Wildlife Reserve is located on the magnificent Okavango delta. More than 300 bird species teem in the delta's massive maze of inlets and islands, in addition to the hippos, crocodiles, elephants passing through, and lily pads that appear to stretch on forever. Get amazing offers and tour packages with Delta Flights to Botswana Safaries
Avoid the summer-wet season if you can, as there would be too much water for the traditional "mokoro" (a type of canoe) ride at that time of the year. Make yourself comfortable at the Audi camp, which offers highly moderate rates and many attractions.
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