Why Botswana Should Be Top Of Your Travel Wishlist

Botswana is well-known for its incredible natural beauty, stunning wildlife, and rich lineage of early African anthropology. This makes it a must-see for any African safari enthusiast.
Here are eight reasons that a Botswana safari trip is well worth it.
It is convenient to South Africa and makes it easy to travel there.

You can easily travel to Botswana by hiring a car from one of the many South Africa-based rental companies.

You can fly to Johannesburg and then travel 356km to Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. This makes it affordable for both locals and international tourists.

Lonely Planet is a world-renowned travel guide book that named Botswana number one for 2016. This was above all other destinations like Australia, Japan, USA, and Australia. It described Botswana “progressive”, “enlightened” but most importantly as “profoundly wild.”
The Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta has been regarded as one the seven natural wonders Africa and is a jewel of Botswana.

This is due to the Okavango River flooding each year, which brings in large amounts of rainwater that reaches the Delta from Angola.

Botswana has a dry season, so this large amount of water can cause wildlife relocation from other regions.
Tsodilo Hill’s ancient San paintings are on display

It is believed that the Tsodilo Hill area has been inhabited for more than 100 000 years. This makes it one among the most historic sites on the planet, making it a must-see destination for visitors to Botswana.

The main attractions on a Botswana safari include the cryptic, rock paintings which have fascinated explorers for years. A museum is available with camping facilities and trails for walks. It also contains approximately 500 locations in which the paintings by San people can still be found.
Chobe National Park has a large variety of wildlife

Chobe National park is said to have the largest concentrations and most diverse wildlife in Africa. Chobe is known for its huge concentration of elephants, roughly 50,000, one of the highest in the entire world.
Enjoy the Kalahari desert

The Kalahari Desert covers most of Botswana and is unique because it supports a variety wildlife and a large collection fauna and flora.
Tuli Block: Land of the Giants

The Tuli Block can be found near South Africa’s iconic Limpopo River on the southeastern border. It’s a rare treat for wildlife enthusiasts and is worth the effort.

A vantage point is available to observe animals in the reserve, ensuring that you will see a variety of game. You can see 350 species of birds, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs, lions, and leopards. Caracal, Aardwolf, Hyena, Jackals and Hyena can only be viewed after dark.
Wild dogs in the Moremi Game Reserve

Botswana is thought to be home 30% of all wild dog populations in the world. Botswana has a declining wild dog population, making it a valid choice for your next African safari.

The dogs will be able to roam the area unencumbered and away from farmers, making it the perfect place to live in their natural habitat.