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Explore Botswana with Namibia Travel Connection
With approximately 70% of its total area comprising the Kalahari Desert, Botswana is often unfairly overlooked as a holiday destination. With closer inspection, it is clear that the country is brimming with beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture and numerous popular tourist attractions. Some of the more popular attractions include a variety of national parks and reserves such as the Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savuti, Linyanti, Central Kalahari and the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.
Namibia Travel Connection specialises in offering tours that take visitors to the most intriguing and exciting locations in Botswana. With many years of Botswana safari and travel holiday experience, we have the knowledge and expertise to create your ideal Botswana vacation. We can advise you as to what time of year is best to experience each part of the country to achieve maximum enjoyment from your Botswana safari and travel holiday.
Whether you are seeking a Botswana safari holiday, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park vacation or wish to explore the Central Kalahari, we can tailor make your ideal Botswana safari and travel holiday to include the locations you would most like to visit. Contact us now to discuss your Botswana holiday requirements so we can start to plan your Botswana vacation.
Botswana attractions: from the water rich Delta to the searing pans of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Botswana is a country overflowing with natural beauty. Its diverse landscapes offer a wide variety of attractions that offer unforgettable memories of Africa. Below are some of the most popular Botswana attractions:
Okavango Delta – As the largest inland delta in the world, the Okavango Delta is home to a plethora of wildlife species that are either indigenous or migrate to the area.
Kalahari Desert – can change you and your perceptions of life, this is one of these destinations offering the spirituality of the Makgadikgadi Pans or the humbling experience of the peoples of the San - The Kalahari Bushmen.
National parks – Botswana has many national parks in which visitors can see a wide selection of wildlife, including elephant, hippopotamus, lion and giraffe as well as smaller mammals and reptiles. Some specialities include the African Wild Dog and re-introduced species such as black and white rhino. One of the most visited national parks is the Chobe National Park, best known for its concentrations of elephant . Namibia Travel Connection offers numerous safari options to Chobe.
Other popular national parks include:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve
- Linyanti Reserve
- MakgadikgadiPans National Park
- Mashatu Game Reserve
- Moremi Game Reserve
- NxaiPan National Park
- Selinda
- Tuli Game Reserve
Botswana holiday options from Namibia Travel Connection
Botswana holiday options are varied and visitors can choose to explore the country in a myriad of ways, each offering a different view of the land and its wildlife as well as offering a different nature experience.
- Botswana private fly-in safaris – Arrive at your destination via aeroplane and see the many attractions from a bird’s eye view as you travel between locations. Namibia Travel Connection can arrange flights to any part of Botswana that has a usable airstrip.
- Botswana private guided safaris – These Botswana private mini-tours offer you personal attention from guides who will take your individual preferences into account when leading you across Botswana.
- Botswana cultural & wildlife safaris – These themed safaris give visitors insight into specific aspects of Botswana, specifically its wildlife and cultures. Learn about Batswana (the people of Botswana) and local animals while taking in the spectacular scenery.
- Botswana business and conference – Namibia Travel Connection offers world class conference centres that are excellent for businesses that want new and exciting venues in which to educate and motivate employees.
- Wedding and honeymoon – Visit Botswana for a different wedding or honeymoon experience. Declare your vows in front of an African sunset and create a day that will be remembered forever.
Tented camps and luxury accommodation in Botswana
Namibia Travel Connection caters for all types of travellers and therefore offers a wide selection of accommodation options. Whether you enjoy sleeping under the African sky or in five-star safari accommodation, we can arrange accommodation to match your Botswana safari and travel holiday needs.
There are numerous world-class safari lodges that combine the rustic atmosphere of the wild with top class facilities and amenities. A few Botswana safari lodges have spa facilities in which guests can be pampered as wildlife wander on the premises.
The pride of Botswana
The people of Botswana, Batswana, are justifiably proud of their land and welcome visitors to explore the unexpectedly diverse landscape. While Botswana may not be as famous (or notorious) as its bordering countries, South Africa and Zimbabwe, it’s becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations for foreigners seeking a true African experience.
Best known for its thriving diamond industry, Botswana is considered one of the world’s development success stories. Its economy is steadily growing and looks set to continue growing for the foreseeable future.
Trust Namibia Travel Connection to plan your Botswana safari holiday
Trust Namibia Travel Connection to plan your Botswana safari holiday
With its contrasting landscape, Botswana offers visitors a diverse selection of experiences from which to choose. Namibia Travel Connection can design a bespoke Botswana adventure that takes you into the heart of the Okavango Delta, to the Kalahari Desert and amongst wild animals of the Chobe National Park, as well as any other area of Botswana that you would like to explore.
Contact Namibia Travel Connection today to find out more about planning your Botswana safari and travel holiday.
Map regions
Central Kalahari
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated right in the centre of Botswana, this reserve is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds.
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is situated right in the centre of Botswana, this reserve is characterised by vast open plains, saltpans and ancient riverbeds.
Ghanzi
Ghanzi accommodation offers visitors a unique Kalahari experience and a chance to truly absorb the spectacular ambiance of the area whilst relaxing and rejuvenating in comfort and style.
Ghanzi accommodation offers visitors a unique Kalahari experience and a chance to truly absorb the spectacular ambiance of the area whilst relaxing and rejuvenating in comfort and style.
Kasane & Chobe
The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent.
The Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent.
Kwando & Linyanti
The Linyanti region is shared between a very small number of private camps, ensuring that guests are able to view the abundant wildlife privately and exclusively.
The Linyanti region is shared between a very small number of private camps, ensuring that guests are able to view the abundant wildlife privately and exclusively.
Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan
The lesser-known Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is situated roughly halfway between Maun and Nata on the Francistown road in northern Botswana.
The lesser-known Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is situated roughly halfway between Maun and Nata on the Francistown road in northern Botswana.
Maun
Almost all tourists entering the Okavango do so through Maun, situated at the gateway to the Delta and Moremi Game Reserve.
Almost all tourists entering the Okavango do so through Maun, situated at the gateway to the Delta and Moremi Game Reserve.
Moremi
Moremi Game reserve is a national park in Botswana and is situated on the eastern section of the Okavango Delta.
Moremi Game reserve is a national park in Botswana and is situated on the eastern section of the Okavango Delta.
Nata
Nata is 190km from Francistown and 300km from both Kasane and Maun. It is principally a cattle-farming area.
Nata is 190km from Francistown and 300km from both Kasane and Maun. It is principally a cattle-farming area.
Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is a magnificent expanse of waterways, floodplains, forested islands and lagoons.
The Okavango Delta is a magnificent expanse of waterways, floodplains, forested islands and lagoons.
Savute
The Savute is recognised as a prime game viewing area which covers almost 5,000 square km in the south west of the Chobe National Park.
The Savute is recognised as a prime game viewing area which covers almost 5,000 square km in the south west of the Chobe National Park.
Shakawe
Shakawe is a village located in the northwest corner of Botswana. It is located at the beginning of the Okavango Delta, close to Namibia and Angola.
Shakawe is a village located in the northwest corner of Botswana. It is located at the beginning of the Okavango Delta, close to Namibia and Angola.
