Botswana

Botswana Info • Area: 600 370km² • Capital: Gaborone • Currency: Pula • Climate: Hot summers with afternoon rains, from October to April. Dry and cooler weather occurs between May and September • People: Botswana 95%, Kalanga, Basarwa, Kgalagadi 4%, European 1% • Official language: English • Time: GMT plus two hours • View Visa and Health Information Here   Botswana - A huge country in Southern Africa, known to be hot and dry, with the exception of the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta in the north of the country - reputedly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Largely off-the-beaten track, Botswana is a haven for wildlife and especially elephants.   History & Background: Botswana was formerly known as Bechuanaland and was a British colony until 1966. It was first inhabited by the San (Bushmen) and then by the Khoi-Khoi (Hottentots) and Bantu groups. Botswana is a landlocked nation, bordered by South Africa in the South, Namibia to the west, Zambia to the north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Botswana is one of Africa's most stable and peaceful democracies with its economy, closely tied to South Africa's, being dominated by cattle raising and mining, boasting huge diamond deposits. Scheduled and Tailor - Made Safaris: Botswana is the ultimate safari destination in Southern Africa. Below you will find numerous small group, maximum 10 client safaris that Africa Trails runs in and around Botswana. You can join one of our scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you'd like, one of our experienced travel consultants can tailor – make a private safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. A great option is to come on one of our lodge safaris where we'll fly you in your own private plane from one lodge to the next. Best Game Viewing Months: There are four main parks in Botswana you would be most interested in visiting. In Chobe National Park game viewing is fair from November to April, Good in May, June and October and excellent from July to September. Moremi game reserve is fair for game viewing from November to April, Good in May and June and excellent from July to October. In the Okavango Delta game viewing is fair from January to April, Good from October to December and excellent from May to September. In the last of the four parks Savuti, game viewing is fair from November to February, Good from March to June and excellent from July to September. Itineraries in Botswana: Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari 20 days at £1250.00 pp The Northern Experience is a camping safari through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Just to mention a few of the highlights that are waiting for you: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Western Caiprivi, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls. Read More.... African Lodge Safari - Namibia & Botswana 22 days at £2495.00 pp Our lodge style safari starts and ends in Livingstone, Zambia running through Namibia and Botswana. You will experience the diverse cultural, wildlife and scenery of Southern Africa, while staying in comfortable lodges. Experience the splendour of untouched Africa by joining an unforgettable safari. Read more ... Botswana Classic Deluxe Safari 6 days at £749.00 pp On our Botswana Classic Deluxe Safari you will experience the beauty and hospitality of the land of great water - Botswana Read more ... Botswana Classic Safari 6 days at £599 pp Join us on this incredible camping safari from Livingstone, Zambia through a country where one wishes the time would stand still - Botswana. Read more ... Victoria Falls to Swakopmund Safari 14 days at £999 pp The 14-day Southern Skies is a camping safari through three countries: Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Travel from Victoria Falls to Swakopmund. Read more ... Botswana Fly In Safari 5 days at £1595.00 pp The Botswana Flying Lodge Safari starts and ends in either Maun or Kasane, Botswana. You will experience the magic of the Okavango Delta and Moremi, while staying in luxury lodges situated in private concessions. Read more ... 15 Day Southern African Motorbike Expedition 15 days at £2145.00 pp A small group Motorbike Safari from Johannesburg to Johannesburg through South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia. Read more ...