Botswana is located in the southern portion of the African continent. It is landlocked, surrounded by Nambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The main industries here are diamond mining and tourism.
Wildlife is abundant is Botswana. Chobe National Park , Moremi National Park, and the Central Kalahari Game reserve all offer plentiful opportunities to see the local flora and fauna.
The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. The capital is in the southern part of the country and is a great place to start your vacation. Many tours leave from here and it is easy to find guides to lead you and your group. Your hotel will be happy to aid you in making these arrangements.
The Okavango Delta is usually a stop on everyone’s list. It is a huge geological formation in the delta near Moremi. This impressive site was formed by a river. The Kalahari is also popular. Many safaris go to this desert. Botswana has the largest percentage of the desert within its borders. Guides will make sure you do not miss any sites and you may be lucky enough to visit with the San. The San are a large tribe of native Botwanan bushmen.
Fruit, vegetables, and fresh game are plentiful in Botswana. If you are on safari your tour will provide you with a chef for the duration of your stay. The food is known to be very delectable and plentiful. There are many restaurants from casual cafes to sophisticated halls located throughout the country.
Traversing Botswana is best done by bus or train. If you choose to travel by bus you must arrive early to board as they fill up quickly. Many people hitchhike through the country but it is not recommended.
The local government warns tourists to take precautions against diseases such a HIV and malaria. The country is very safe to visit and these warnings should not scare you away. They are to remind you to get your shots before entering the country and wear gloves if coming into contact with bodily fluids.
The major airport is the Sir Seretse Khama in Gaborone. You will need to fly in from Johannesburg as no international flights arrive here. There is a smaller airport in the tourist area of Maun. This airport is very popular with those going on safari.