Botswana

Botswana bordered by the nations of Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and parts of South Africa on the north, west, north east, south and south east respectively, is located in the center of southern Africa.

The main attraction of the place is the wildlife and the spectacular natural wealth. The various geological wonders and cultural diversity can additionally be enjoyed.

Your visit to Botswana includes a tour of the various game reserves. Nearly 17% of the land mass of the place is devoted to game reserves. Wildlife preserves with a collection of hyenas, lions, leopards, wild dogs, antelope and cheetahs are the main attractions of Botswana.

The tourism industry accounts for a major share of the economy of the nation. Eco tourism is another popular global venture that is in practice in this place. Many villagers have been involved in maintaining the natural wealth of different areas. Among them the most notable are the people of Khwai village, located in the Northern parts of the nation.

Your wildlife tour in Botswana is further made interesting by the chance to actually camp in one of the national parks or game reserves. Some of the famous game reserves that you can visit are : Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Khutse Game Reserve, Mokolodi Nature Reserve, Gaboorone Game Reserve, Nxal Pan National Park, Kgaladai Transfrontier National Park among various others.

A discussion about the various national parks in Botswana is incomplete without a mention of Chobe National Park.

The river of the same name, that flows through the nation is rich in flora and fauna that not only adds to the beauty of the place but is also very interesting to learn. A trip down the Chobe river includes a chance to view crocodiles, elephants, hippopotamuses and many other wildlife species. The plant life includes grasslands, mopane woodlands, floodplain and mixed combretum. Buffaloes, lechwe and zebras are some other wildlife animals you can view here. At night you may even catch a glimpse of cheetahs or hyenas. Bird lovers will enjoy the scores of bird life, that thrives in these parts, which includes the African Skimmer and the fish eagles. Pel's fishing own is a favorite haunt of bird watchers.

The Okavango Delta, the largest in land delta in the world, Kalahari desert, Tuli Block , Khama Rhino Sanctuary and Gemsbok National Park are other interesting places to visit in Botswana. Don't miss out on a visit to Gaborone, the capital of Botswana. A visit to the Gaborone Game Reserve, the third busiest one in Botswana is must. At Gaborone you will observe how modern facilities smoothly confluences with the traditional craft and ways of the region.

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