Botswana – You Miss A Lot in Life if You Don’t See It!

If you think that high hills, silky beaches and thrilling water sports, wonderful monuments and riding cable cars, sledges, skis and cruises is all what a vacation can give you, you are certainly missing a lot! There is something more in this world, called wildlife. Don’t believe it? Visit Botswana and you will! Botswana is a country which hosts the fabulous Kalahari Desert. A mostly flat land, Botswana is home to animals, birds and trees you will be flabbergasted at. If you plan to visit this heavenly country, there are lots and lots of places you can see.

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

World’s second largest wildlife reserve, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is the most remotely located reserve in Southern Africa. Take a 4×4 vehicle and venture into this wonderland to explore its vast grasslands where wildebeest, giraffe, hartebeest and eland abound. Pierce through waist-high grasses and the thickets of silver terminalia sandveldt, Kalahari appleleaf and Kalahari sand acacias. The northern Deception Valley is a must-visit mainly because of the abundance of herbivores which eventually attract their predators. It is near the eastern Matswere Gate and has a number of campsites. The other two entrances at Xade and Tsau too have public campsites. Don’t forget Passage Valley, Piper’s Pan and the north of Deception Valley.

Northern Tuli Game Reserve

If you want to witness a mix of Nature’s splendor and historical and cultural attractions, don’t miss the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. The iconic Limpopo, Motioutse and Shashe rivers traverse this superb jungle while forming natural boundaries with the neighboring Zimbabwe and South Africa. A traveler who dreams of an intense safari will be truly delighted with NTGR, because it allows you to hike, bike, horse-ride and even hot-air balloon ride! You also get a chance to accompany wildlife researchers in Mashatu Game Reserve and get a truly enchanting insight of the animal behavior. Another exciting site is Nitani, where  there is a hyena research project. If you are interested in history, you get archeological sites like Zhizo, Mapungubwe and Leopard’s Kopje, where you can witness pottery and other belongings of the Iron Age man. A quaint village where you can chat with the locals, Motlhabaneng is another must-visit. And also don’t miss Solomon’s Wall, a wonderful natural phenomenon, located at Tuli Block. This is a 30-meter high basalt dyke, once forming a natural dam aside River Motloutse.

Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Offering you an amazing opportunity to get a glimpse of both black and white rhinos, Khama Rhino Sanctuary also abounds in other wildlife. Just 20 km away from the historic village of Serowe, KRS offers birding, game drives, bush walks, and also shopping of arts and crafts. This is an ideal education project for children, who will also find it fun apart from learning many new things.

Chobe National Park

If you are enchanted with the view of the wonderful shimmering blue ribbon of River Chobe winding across the wilderness, Chobe National Park is a must-visit for you. The iconic river supports a tremendous diversity of wildlife and one of the most beautiful rivers of Africa. Any game drive you take up, you are sure to see at least 15 species of animals, which include puku, waterbuck, giraffe, impala, bushbuck, baboons, monkeys, and even lion, leopard, jackal and hyena. Don’t miss the amazing river cruise to reach the other wonderful vantage point of the park where you can be close to a mind-blowing variety of waterfowl, crocodile and hippos!

It is really impossible to describe Botswana and its amazing safaris and wildlife tours in this short article. There are still Bahurutshe Village, Gcwihaba Caves and Aha Hills, kolobeng, Khutse Game Reserve, Manyana, Moremi Game Reserve and lots of other attractions which are simply beyond words. If you want to experience the beauty of Botswana, you should actually visit this fantastic country. Only then you will realize how many wonders the earth has for us!