Botswana
by João and Margarida | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Travel Articles, Wildlife
After Zambia, we crossed into Botswana, one of the richest countries in the region. Their currency, the Pula, holds it’s value against the USD quite well. It is quite surprising to learn that most of the animals are free to roam anywhere. There are basically no fences...
by Jodi Lucas | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Wildlife
Long before homo sapiens appeared, the ancestor (Paraceratherium) of our modern-day rhinos braved ice-ages and searing heat, prehistoric hyenas and giant crocodiles. These fearless animals were the titans of their time, standing over five meters tall at the shoulder,...
by Jodi Lucas | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, What to do
To the rookie traveler, Maun holds little interest. At face value, it’s an outback town of tour operators and nondescript buildings sprawled out over kilometers with not much of a discernible center. The cows and dogs will look both ways before crossing the dust-laden...
by Jodi Lucas | Apr 29, 2019 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Travel Articles
Botswana is home to some of the most uniquely beautiful landscapes. It’s a diamond-studded land of contrasts, blessed with some of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth. From vast stretches of golden desert to flooding rivers, parched salt pans, and sprawling...
![The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Okavango Delta in Botswana [Guide]](https://aot-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/okavango-delta-boat-480x300.jpg)
by Leandra Slabbert | Dec 3, 2018 | Adventure Activities, Blog, Botswana, Destinations, What to do
It’s no wonder the Okavango Delta, an oasis found in the dry grasslands of Botswana, has been coined the ‘Jewel of the Kalahari’. Stretching over 15,000 km, the desert meets the delta in this majestic wetland wilderness. Attracting a plethora of wildlife and bird...
by Leandra Slabbert | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Only in Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
by Leandra Slabbert | Aug 10, 2018 | Blog, Botswana, Travel Articles
Calm, enchanting, natural, magnificent and exclusive; just a few words that perfectly describe the country of Botswana. While we can speak about this incredible destination for hours, we thought detailing the fascinating facts about Botswana would give you a pretty...
by Sarah Duff | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Botswana, Wildlife
Botswana’s first National Park, Chobe National Park, is one of the top safari destinations in Africa, with one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on the continent spread across a vast area of nearly 12 000 square kilometres. Located in the north of Botswana,...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Oct 20, 2016 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Travel Articles, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe
National Parks in South Africa are where you will find a dense population of animals which is great for game viewing. The parks well maintained and value conservation of their wildlife. Their core purpose is to protect the animals within the park so your park fees...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog, Botswana
The following will give you a little more insight about the Okavango Delta excursion valid on a selection of our Camping and Comfort tours (this does not apply to all tours). 3 Day (2 night) Okavango Delta Excursion – Comfort and Camping Comfort Tours –...
![How to do a budget safari in Chobe National Park [Guide]](https://aot-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Chobe-safari-packages-217-480x300.jpg)
by Sarah Duff | Nov 27, 2015 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Travel Articles
In northern Botswana, Chobe National Park has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife of the entire African continent. Famous for its elephants – there are an estimated 50 000 of them in the park, the biggest concentration in the world. Chobe is a fantastic...
by Sarah Duff | Oct 26, 2015 | Blog, Botswana, Destinations, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe
So you’ve decided to go on safari in Africa? Your next step is to decide where to go! But, how will you decide which is the best Africa safari destination which will suit you and your endless bucketlist? There are loads of amazing destinations to do an African safari....
