Botswana
Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has a landscape defined by the Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush animal habitat during the seasonal floods. The massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with its fossilized river valleys and undulating grasslands, is home to numerous animals including giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs.
The vast wilderness and changeable terrain in Botswana make it a haven for wildlife and one of Africa’s most sought-after safari destinations. As national parks and private game reserves make up 40% of its fenceless territory, huge herds of game are able to roam freely across the contrasting landscapes. Botswana has the highest population of elephants in Africa, which frequently grace the natural pools of our Botswana safari camps and lodges. Other wildlife you can expect to see whilst staying with us are lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, rhinos, hippopotami, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, primates, bat-eared foxes, wild dogs and antelope – just to name a few.
Languages spoken | English Tswana |
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Currency used | Pula |
Area (km2) | 519,912 |
Country name | Botswana |