Botswana

A relatively prosperous safari superstar in southern Africa, it's especially known for its Okavango Delta and is also home to most of the continent's San (bushmen).

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Diego Delso Around the size of France and with a population of just under 2½ million, the largely flat-savannah Land of the Tswana is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations (and parenthetically, diamond producers): big game and only lightly touristed, with a “fewer people, more animals” tourism philosophy. I have fond memories of visiting its reknowned Okavango Delta on safari many years ago, but there are other aspects to the country very much noting as well: read post

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Botswana in ´6 Awesome African Vacation Destinations for Families´

Unsplash This safari superstar is one of Africa's safest countries, with relatively good roads and other infrastructure. It boasts a number of great game parks, such as the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the Khalagadi Transfrontier Park, the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the Khutse Game Reserve, and the Moremi Game Reserve. But its main claim to fame is the vast, Okavango Delta (designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its ecological value) in the north of the country, which seasonally…

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Botswana among the countries facing new travel restrictions due to Omicron variant of coronavirus

This worrying new development has in the past 2-3 days led various countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and those in the European Union to restrict flights to/from various southern African destinations including Botswana. For more details, see https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-covid-variant-travel/index.html.

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Botswana properties in '10 of the Top Places to Stay on Luxury African Safaris'

Over the years the level of accommodation in Africa has constantly been on the rise, especially with regard to luxury game lodges and camps. The top end traveller now has many excellent options to choose from and is virtually spoiled when selecting an upmarket safari lodge. read post

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Ed Wetschler November 21, 2025 at 8:52pm

Leave it to Lonely Planet to come up with an excellent into and overview: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-botswana

A guide to Bostwana

Botswana is a safari wonderland with incredible views and an unbeatable opportunity to spot wildlife.
Max Pesling November 19, 2025 at 8:15pm

Ever heard of the Mbabe region? The safaris here sure sound cool, but as the Telegraph writer says, "it´s not for the sqeamish": https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africa/botswana/bot...

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David Paul Appell November 18, 2025 at 10:38am

This brought to mind my first ever safari trip, a Guerba no-frills "budget" safari which brought us to the Okavango Delta: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/botswana-safari-camps

In Botswana, New Camps Are Bringing Guests Even Closer to Nature

This crop of understated camps in and around the Okavango Delta gives travelers a no-frills wildlife experience.
Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino December 18, 2024 at 12:46pm

I came across this while researching an African safari for 2025. Some good pointers here: https://www.travelandleisure.com/how-to-take-a-botswana-safari-7508883
José Balido April 7, 2024 at 1:20pm

I wasn´t aware of the situation regarding elephant overpopulation in Botswana! https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/04/germany-botswana-el...

Want an elephant? Botswana’s president says his country has too many.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has bridled at calls by Germany and Britain to ban trophy hunting, suggesting that these countries try to live with the e…
María José December 3, 2023 at 10:05am

The Okavango looms largest when it comes to ecotourism here, so I was interested to read this take from Travel+Leisure about a very different side of it: https://www.travelandleisure.com/desert-and-delta-safaris-makgadikg...
John Kipper November 9, 2023 at 7:27pm

Wow, the Telegraph sure seems sold on Botswana when it comes to safaris/eco! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/luxury-bespoke-holidays/ultimate...

Discover why Botswana is the ultimate Africa escape

Plan an unforgettable trip with these insider tips.
David Paul Appell May 1, 2023 at 10:44am

I read the diverse crowdsourced site Medium every day, and just noticed this piece from last January (sometimes older pieces get re-featured, and I'd somehow missed this one). It was of special interest to me because many years ago I too had a memorable camping experience in the Okavango Delta. Check it out: https://medium.com/globetrotters/camping-between-hippos-elephants-a...

Camping Between Hippos, Elephants and other Wild Animals

And no, there was no fence between them and us
Helen Brown April 8, 2023 at 7:50pm

Wow, Forbes just called Botswana "the sustainable safari destination of 2023" - see if you think this article makes the case well: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lmowery/2023/04/07/why-botswana-is-the...

Why Botswana Is The Sustainable Safari Destination Of 2023

A journey to Botswana exposes one not only to new landscapes, cultures and experiences, but also to new ways of viewing the world and our place in it…
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 11:35pm

CNN takes an interesting look at how the game lodge in Chobe National Park is making a concerted effort to go green, and how it affects guests: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/11/17/call-to-earth-ecotouri...

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2022/11/17/call-to-earth-ecotourism-safari-africa-spc.cnn