A delta in the desert and a river that goes nowhere

An exotic contrast to the stark mountains and dunes of the Namib, the Kalahari Desert is home to the oasis of the lush OkavangoDelta in Botswana. Crystal clear channels of water spread over the Kalahari, creating wide, grassy floodplains that host a magnificent array of wild animals, including the specially adapted Sitatunga and Lechwe antelopes.

Like the Zambezi, the gently meandering Chobe River brings life to the abundant wildlife of the Chobe National Park.  Throughout the reserve numerous clay bottomed pans hold water during the short rainy season.

One of the most remote and unspoiled parts of Africa, the summer rains bring the wildlife to the stark yet beautiful landscapes of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s prime game viewing areas.

Okavango Delta:

 A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife, the Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Known as “the river that never finds the sea”, crystal clear channels spread over the thirstlands of the Kalahari with their papyrus-fringed banks and fertile floating islands.

Adapted for a life in and out of water, the elegant red Lechwe and shy Sitatunga are found in this watery wilderness. Lion, cheetah, leopard and Africa wild dog share the floodplains with large herds of elephants and buffalo. Hippos inhabit the deeper channels and lagoons, while honey badgers can be seen in broad daylight. Tall termite mounds are homes for families of dwarf and banded moongose. Experience the delicate details of the glistening waterways on a mokoro ride, where iridescent dragonflies, frogs of every colour and jewel-like kingfishers live in the papyrus-lined banks.

BOUNTIFUL BOTSWANA

Track abundant wildlife through some of Africa’s most beautiful subtropical wilderness in Botswana’s national reserves, which make up 17% of the country.

Discover a land of great contrasts – from the vast plains of the Kalahari Desert to the lush Okavango Delta.

Go game viewing by mokoro (dugout canoe) in the Delta.

Explore the game filled Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana’s largest reserve (21 000 square miles).

Drift down the mighty Chobe River in Chobe National Park marveling at the world’s largest concentration of elephants.

Move with the annual summer migration of zebra and antelope in the Linyanti and Savute.

             










Capture on film the San rock paintings in the Tsodilo Hills – a World Heritage Site with 3,500 paintings

Admire the birdlife in this superb birding country, home to the coppery tailed coucal, carmine bee-eater and violet eared waxbill.

Effortless travel to Botswana from Johannesburg, Windhoek or Victoria Falls.

Facts about Botswana

Facts about Namibia

Tours in Botswana

Tours in Namibia 

Accommodation in Windhoek

Accommodation in Okavango Delta

Accommodation in Etosha Pan


Accommodation in Damaraland 


Accommodation in Kalahari Desert