African Safaris in Botswana

In recent years, Botswana has captured the world’s imagination through Alexander McCall Smith’s ‘No.1 Ladies Detective Agency’ novels. It’s an enchanting place; and Botswana safaris are considered some of the best in Africa.



Botswana is a great destination for vacationers seeking a little adventure. The tourism business in the country is growing; and, wildlife safari tours are a big draw for international travelers.



Botswana gained its independence from Britain in 1966. At the time, the country was deemed one of the most depressed in Africa. Today, despite persistent unemployment problems in rural areas, Botswana experiences, on average, a nine percent annual growth rate; and ranks as one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Over the past several decades, a significant increase in eco-tourism has aided Botswana’s impressive growth.



Roughly the size of Texas, seventy percent of Botswana is covered by the formidable Kalahari Desert – which is home to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Established in 1961, it’s the second largest game reserve in the world. Participants of Botswana safaris in this region will observe a host of wild animals including giraffes, lions, wild dogs, and blue wildebeest.



Chobe National Park is another Botswanian jewel. This park was the countries first, and boasts "one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa". Chobe National Park is a popular destination for Botswana holidays because it is home to approximately fifty thousand elephants!



The Moremi Game Reserve is located in Botswana’s Okavango Delta region. The reserve occupies 20% of the delta and is most noted for its diverse landscape. The flora of the Moremi is something to behold. With over 400 species of birds, the Moremi is a popular amongst birders, twitchers, and ornithologists from across the globe.



A safari vacation in Botswana should be added to the bucket list of any amateur adventurer.