Top 5 Places To Visit in BOTSWANA | Africa Safari

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Here are the top attractions in Botswana Africa

THE OKAVANGO DELTA

The Okavango Delta, one of the largest freshwater wetlands and inland deltas, remains an extensive and unspoiled wilderness area that has garnered global acclaim. In addition to being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Delta earned a spot among the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in 2013.

Spanning between 6,000 and 15,000 square kilometers of the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana, the Okavango Delta owes its existence to the Okavango (Kavango) River. This remarkable river traverses the heart of the Kalahari Desert, creating a unique inland water system that sustains a rich diversity of bird and wildlife species, as well as the Okavango Delta's dynamic ecosystem.

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Chobe National Park is situated within the Okavango Delta in Botswana and encompasses four distinct ecological systems. It is a renowned destination that boasts over 120,000 African elephants, making it one of the top places on earth to witness these majestic animals in their natural habitat. The optimal time to observe these gentle giants of the African bushveld is during the dry season, which falls between May and September, when huge herds gather along the banks of the Chobe River for spectacular sightings.

The untainted wilderness of Chobe National Park not only hosts the world’s largest group of African elephants but also a vast variety of wildlife and birdlife, including numerous buffalo. The Savuti Marsh is known for its incredible wildlife concentration throughout the year, making it one of the best destinations to observe animals in Africa.

Mashatu Game Reserve

Situated in eastern Botswana, the Tuli Block is an awe-inspiring expanse of land that borders South Africa and Zimbabwe, where the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers converge. It is a region replete with abundant wildlife, featuring towering baobab trees, thick riverine forests and dramatic rocky landscapes. In the past, the Tuli Block was comprised of private farms, but it was transformed into a well-maintained conservation area and wildlife sanctuary a few decades ago. Today, the Tuli Block comprises of numerous reserves, including the Mashatu Game Reserve and the Northern Tuli Game Reserve, which is one of the largest privately-owned game reserves in Southern Africa.

MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS

Makgadikgadi, one of the world's largest salt pans, was formerly a lake spanning an immense 10,000 square kilometers in the north-eastern region of Botswana. Despite its arid and fissured appearance, visitors to this extraordinary part of Botswana will be pleasantly surprised by the abundant wildlife that inhabits it.

In the summer, the bleak and parched landscape of Makgadikgadi transforms into a thriving grassland, which attracts a diverse range of wildlife, including springbok, wildebeest, and zebra, as well as lion and cheetah. Countless flamingos flock to the shallow waters that flood the vast salt pans, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

MOREMI GAME RESERVE

The Moremi Game Reserve, also called the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, is a small yet significant reserve located in Botswana. It covers one third of the Okavango Delta and is adjacent to the Chobe National Park. The reserve is known for its vast diversity and high concentration of African wildlife, which makes it a top tourist attraction in Botswana for wildlife enthusiasts.

The Moremi Game Reserve and its neighboring private land concessions in the Okavango are known for providing an exceptional environment to see rare wildlife species in their natural habitat. This includes the endangered Wild Dogs as well as other unique species such as the Black-maned Kalahari Lion, Sitatunga, Puku and Red Lechwe antelope, Brown Hyena, the African Skimmer and Aardvark.