From South Africa and Namibia to Botswana and Zimbabwe, this 10-day journey is the perfect introduction to Southern Africa
Botswana
Botswana is a landlocked nation in Southern Africa. It’s a country that has been shaped by its vast and varied terrain, which ranges from the Kalahari Desert to the fertile lands of the Okavango Delta, to vast savannahs. Nowadays, Botswana has one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
The population of Botswana is 2.3 million and the capital city is Gaborone. Botswana’s economy is based on diamond mining, farming, and tourism.
On Safari with the All-Woman Guide Team at Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge
The all-women guide team at Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge have transformed the very face of safari in Africa. Read about them, here.
Chobe, Botswana- Picture Perfect Safaris
Chobe – What’s The Buzz? If you have an eye for natural beauty, you’ll know as soon as you reach the Chobe River, in north- eastern Botswana. It’s a wildlife lover and nature photographer’s dream. For elephant lovers and safari fanatics, the great elephant concentrations on the Chobe River occur during the winter months. The …
Africa Awaits: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, Botswana
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa Early morning: bushbuck tiptoeing past the river facing rooms, the sounds and smells of cheerful staff preparing breakfast. The Chobe River, glistening in the morning light, awaits our early departure from the jetty of Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Flame of Africa’s Ben McDonald arranges for breakfast to …
How Not to Look Like a Tourist When Traveling in Africa
Wondering what to pack for your trip to Africa? South African writer Adrian Rorvik offers his inside tips on what to wear and do when traveling in Africa.
Exploring Botswana’s Okavango Delta by African-Style Gondolier
A traveler to Botswana explores the Okavango Delta’s 6,000 square miles of floodplains and narrow channels, viewing local wildlife up close.
On Safari: The Wilds of Botswana
Join the safari for a dose of untamed Africa. But beware: Honking hippos may keep you from a good night’s rest.