Botswana is a beautiful, landlocked country with ample reasons to visit.
The recent call to boycott the country’s diamonds by celebrities and human rights activists over the bad treatment of the Kalahari Bushmen by the government meant that travelers were urged not to visit the African country, but the allure of the desert still has visitors flocking in.
The country’s private sector is heavily involved in the tourism of the country which means that a large number of locals rely on the industry to make their living.
Botswana’s policy of relying on fewer tourists at higher cost is a way to preserve the country’s natural environment. Sustainable tourism is an important aspect of the area’s ethos.
You may have to pay a pretty penny to enjoy your holiday here but the experience is more than worth it.
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At the very top of the Botswana is Kazungula. This is where Botswana meets Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia mid-stream of the Zambezi River. A bridge is set to be built here but Zimbabwe recently pulled out of the agreement meaning plans have to be postponed. A ferry across the river can sometime take up to a month to cross the border if laden with heavy trucks carrying goods.
The inland Okavango Delta is a great attraction for many. Said to be one of the last remaining unspoilt areas in Africa, the scenery here is unimaginable; you have to see it with your own eyes. You can explore the delta with a guide via a dug-out canoe called a mokoro and really feel immersed in nature.
If it’s wildlife you want to experience the world’s largest elephant population ought to get you interested. The majestic giants can be found at the Chobe National Park. The park is adjacent to the delta and both spots are often visited together with the magical Victoria Falls.
Botswana’s landscape is quite flat with low rolling hills scattered across the land. Some visitors to the country often comment on the spirituality of Botswana; the rich indigenous wildlife and vegetation coupled with the open, uncluttered spaces means ample room to relax and let go.
The best time to explore Botswana has to be between April and November. This is the time when the animals migrate across the land towards the Okavango Delta’s waterways.
Jade Scully is a copywriter excited about writing copy and stories, blogging about the world and editing. She currently and regularly publishes her stories on a number of blogs. Jade loves animals and hopes to begin writing copy for the animal rescue charity TEARS as her contribution to the cause.
