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Botswana

Although vast, semi arid and empty, Botswana has prospered since independence and is comparatively well off in relation to its neighbours - especially those to the north. The economy relies on mining (Botswana supplies much of the world diamond supply), cattle ranching and tourism. Botswana is heavily reliant on South Africa for rail, air and sea links. The Okavango Delta in the north west of the country is a major attraction, the water levels rising and falling annually with the rivers originating in the Angolan highlands. Perennially short of water, the word for Botswana’s currency unit (one of the strongest currencies in Africa) is the same word for rain.


Okavango Delta Reserve
Some 1.6m hectares in area the Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world and known to the locals as ‘the river which never finds the sea’. Arising as a result of rivers rising in Angola (to the north) and flowing south and then dividing to form a natural wetland consisting of natural reed filled water channels, lagoons and islands. The Okavango consists of 4 parts: the Inner Delta, the Eastern Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and the Okavango Panhandle.

The Okavango is best explored on foot and by mokoro (dug-out canoe) where ‘polers’ guide you through the labyrinth of channels, standing like gondoliers at the rear of the boat. An alternative is to fly over the reserve for a bird’s eye view. The Okavango is also very good for birders as huge numbers of waterfowl and raptors reside there, but you also find elephant, zebra, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, lion and kudu here.

Chobe National Park
This park, 11,000 sq kilometres in size is located in the northern corner of Botswana near where the borders of Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe come together. One of Chobe’s main attractions is the 25000 strong elephant population – part of a huge ‘superpopulation’ that exists across the northern belt of Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Chobe River, its floodplain and nearby teak forest marks the heart of the park and it is there that animals come to drink and bathe. Besides elephant, you may also see antelope, buffalo, crocodile, lion, hippo and a number of birds including the African fish eagle.

Tours that visit Botswana:

• from US$ 625 US$ 531 + local payments + supplements

  African Insight (Northbound) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. African Insight (Northbound) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Victoria Falls, Zambia 7 days (Tour code : 12NAI7) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia From the excitement of Big 5 game viewing in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, cross the fringes of the dry and desolate Kalahari into Botswana. Enjoy relaxing sundowners on a boat cruise while watching wildlife activity on the Chobe River. Relax or go wild with the all the adrenaline activities on offer from Livingstone in Zambia, and marvel at the thunderous Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World.

• from US$ 625 US$ 531 + local payments + supplements

  African Insight (Southbound) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. African Insight (Southbound) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Johannesburg, South Africa 7 days (Tour code : 12SAI7) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia A scenic overland tour from Livingstone to Johannesburg, this tour is ideal for the traveller who is short of time. Some of the best attractions Southern Africa has to offer will be seen, including the Kruger National Park in South Africa, Chobe National Park in Botswana, and the Victoria Falls in Zambia.

• from US$ 795 US$ 675 + local payments + supplements

  Desert & Delta Express (Northbound) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert & Delta Express (Northbound) 2012 Swakopmund, Namibia Livingstone, Zambia 13 days (Tour code : 12NDDE13) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia This safari journeys through diverse landscapes – from the eerie and barren Atlantic coast and open desert to prolific gameparks and Livingstone/ Victoria Falls (Zambia). This short safari takes half way across the African continent passing through a range of landscapes and natural highlights.

• from US$ 795 US$ 675 + local payments + supplements

  Desert & Delta Express (Southbound) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert & Delta Express (Southbound) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Swakopmund, Namibia 13 days (Tour code : 12SDDE13) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia From Livingstone/ Victoria Falls to the Atlantic coast, visiting the tranquil wilderness of the Okavango Delta, and prime game reserves at Etosha and Chobe and skirting the Kalahari - this is a superb insight into southern Africa.

• from US$ 1145 US$ 973 + local payments + supplements

  South West Safari (19 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South West Safari (19 days) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Cape Town, South Africa 19 days (Tour code : 12SWS19) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia From Africa’s premier attraction, Victoria Falls to its most beautiful city – Cape Town – via the world’s oldest desert, the Namib and the tranquililty of the Okavango Delta, dramatic Fish River Canyon and Etosha and Chobe game reserves– this is a superb introduction to southern Africa.

• from US$ 1575 US$ 1338 + local payments + supplements

  South West Safari (25 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South West Safari (25 days) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa 25 days (Tour code : 12SWS25) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia View the great elephant heads of the Chobe River, the worlds oldest desert, the Namib-Naukluft, the diverse Okavango delta and have cultural exchanges with Kalahari Bushmen in this superb introduction to Southern Africa.

• from US$ 1145 US$ 973 + local payments + supplements

  Desert Tracker (19 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert Tracker (19 days) 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Livingstone, Zambia 19 days (Tour code : 12DTR19) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia A safari which will take you through the very diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From the barren desert to the cold Atlantic coastline, from thriving game parks to wild savannah and the roaring Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 1575 US$ 1338 + local payments + supplements

  Desert Tracker (25 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert Tracker (25 days) 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 25 days (Tour code : 12DTR25) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia A safari which will take you through the very diverse landscapes of southern Africa. From the barren desert to the cold Atlantic coastline, from thriving game parks to wild savannah and the roaring Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 2275 US$ 1933 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (31 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (31 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 31 days (Tour code : 12SEA31) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia Starting in Nairobi, Kenya, and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa, this overland tour offers the best of what Central and Southern Africa have to offer.

• from US$ 2645 US$ 2248 + local payments + supplements

  South East Adventure (Alternative) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. South East Adventure (Alternative) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 32 days (Tour code : 12SEAA32) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This 32 day tour from Nairobi to Johannesburg offers world renowned game parks, beaches, tropical Zanzibar, Victoria Falls, Malawi, the Okavango Delta. With a full range of action-packed activities along the way, this is a great adventure with rewarding wildlife encounters!

• from US$ 1575 US$ 1338 + local payments + supplements

  Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger 2012 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Johannesburg, South Africa 22 days (Tour code : 12ZVK22) Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An African adventure that takes you from the plains where the Big 5 roam, to the sun laden beaches of Zanzibar. Meet the fascinating people of Africa, and the white water of the majestic Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 2045 US$ 1738 + local payments + supplements

  East African Explorer (29 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. East African Explorer (29 days) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 29 days (Tour code : 12EAE29) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia This tour offers the renowned Big 5 game parks, the friendly laid back beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, and the Victoria Falls. Ideal for those wanting to see the best of Africa.

• from US$ 2675 US$ 2273 + local payments + supplements

  Kenya to Cape Town 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Kenya to Cape Town 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 43 days (Tour code : 12KTC43) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An epic journey from Kenya to Cape Town covering scenic game parks, the world’s largest inland delta, tropical Zanzibar Island, the third largest lake in Africa, the world’s oldest desert and the ‘Smoke That Thunders’ over the dramatic Victoria Falls. Africa’s best highlights on this comprehensive tour.

• from US$ 4525 US$ 3846 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Ranger 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Ranger 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 48 days (Tour code : 12SRA48) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia From the east to the south this tour offers world renowned game parks, shimmering beaches, the impressive Victoria Falls, friendly Malawi with South Africa’s Kruger National Park, and Garden Route. This comprehensive tour covers the best of East and southern Africa.

• from US$ 2475 + local payments + supplements

  Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern Explorer (Botswana) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Livingstone, Zambia 32 days (Tour code : 12SEB32) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia A tour combining both safari and beach experiences through visits to world renowned Big 5 game parks, and the stunning beaches of Zanzibar.

• from US$ 2525 US$ 2146 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Kenya 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Kenya 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Nairobi, Kenya 41 days (Tour code : 12CTK41) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia From Cape Town to Nairobi, the journey begins and ends at two mountains, Table mountain and Mt Kilimanjaro. Along the way, traverse the giant sand dunes of Namibia, laze on the beaches of Zanzibar, and gaze upon the thundering Victoria Falls. This comprehensive tour will leave you with unforgettable memories.

• from US$ 2075 US$ 1768 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Zanzibar 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Zanzibar 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Zanzibar, Tanzania 34 days (Tour code : 12CTZ34) Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia From Table Mountain in Cape Town to Zanzibar, from giant sand dunes in ancient deserts to sun-drenched beaches on tropical Zanzibar, from Victoria Falls to the Chobe River, from Malawi’s beaches to the Indian Ocean – this tour covers a vast area and will leave you with unforgettable memories.

• from US$ 2075 US$ 1768 + local payments + supplements

  Zanzibar to Cape Town 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Zanzibar to Cape Town 2012 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Cape Town, South Africa 34 days (Tour code : 12ZTC34) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia An African adventure that takes you from the beaches of Zanzibar to game viewing in Chobe and Etosha National Parks. Discover the fascinating people and places of Africa, the enormous Lake Malawi, the beauty of Botswana and the rush of adrenaline at Victoria Falls/Livingstone.

• from US$ 4675 + local payments + supplements

  Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (46 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Rivers, Lakes & Mountains (46 days) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Kampala, Uganda 46 days (Tour code : 12RLM46) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia This overland tour from Johannesburg to Kampala includes mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda, visits to world renowned Big 5 game parks, the friendly beaches of Lake Malawi, the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, and the mighty Zambezi river.

• from US$ 4995 + local payments + supplements

  Cape Town to Kampala 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Cape Town to Kampala 2012 Cape Town, South Africa Kampala, Uganda 58 days (Tour code : 12CTK58) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia From Cape Town to Kampala taking in the wild deserts and coastline of Namibia, the wilderness of the Okavango Delta, thundering Victoria Falls, the tranquil Kafue River, Lake Malawi and the enchanting spice island of Zanzibar, wrapping up with big game encounters in the Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mountain gorilla trek.

• from US$ 3175 US$ 2699 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Adventure (46 days) 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Johannesburg, South Africa 46 days (Tour code : 12UAAJ46) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia This tour explores famous game reserves, mighty rivers, misty mountains and golden beaches. Encounter wildlife from the gorillas to the ‘Big 5’, and meet diverse cultures from the red-robed Masai to the warm-hearted Malawi people. From the source of the Nile to Kruger, from Zanzibar to Victoria Falls, this is the Ultimate African Adventure!

• from US$ 3625 US$ 3081 + local payments + supplements

  Ultimate African Overlander 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Ultimate African Overlander 2012 Nairobi, Kenya Cape Town, South Africa 58 days (Tour code : 12UAO58) Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia The ultimate in African overland adventure safari tours. Enjoy an audience with the gentle gorillas in misty highlands, watch the Zambezi River tumble over Victoria Falls and view the shimmering dunes of the ancient Namib Desert. Game parks, beaches, deserts and wetlands – from Lake Victoria to Table Mountain.

• from US$ 945 US$ 803 + local payments + supplements

  Kruger & Victoria Falls 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Kruger & Victoria Falls 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Livingstone, Zambia 7 days (Tour code : 12KVF7) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia A short tour starting with game walks in the Kruger National Park, visiting the Blyde River canyon, and ending up at the Victoria Falls in Zambia.

• from US$ 995 US$ 845 + local payments + supplements

  Kruger & Victoria Falls (Accommodated) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Kruger & Victoria Falls (Accommodated) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Livingstone, Zambia 7 days (Tour code : 12KVF7A) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Visit the Blyde River Canyon, The Three Rondervels and cruise the Olifant's river on route to South Africans famous Kruger National Park in search for the 'Big 5' animals. Drive the desolate and vast country of Botswana ending your tour viewing the mighty Victoria Falls, Zambia.

• from US$ 945 US$ 803 + local payments + supplements

  Okavango Wilderness Trail 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Okavango Wilderness Trail 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Johannesburg, South Africa 7 days (Tour code : 12OWT7) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Scenic African sunsets. Huge elephant herds at Chobe National Park. 'Poling' through the water channels of the Okavango Delta. Fish Eagle Game Cruise on th Chobe river and Game drives in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary on route to Johannesburg, South Africa.

• from US$ 975 US$ 825 + local payments + supplements

  Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated) 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Johannesburg, South Africa 7 days (Tour code : 12OWT7A) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Huge elephant herds at Chobe National Park. Enjoy a relaxing pole through the water channels of the Okavango Delta. View the animals from the Fish Eagle Game Cruise and Game drive the Khama Rhino Sanctuary in search for the white and the black rhino's.

• from US$ 1895 US$ 1610 + local payments + supplements

  Southern African Magic 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern African Magic 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 14 days (Tour code : 12SAM14) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia From bush camping in the Okavango delta, to game driving in the Kruger national park, this tour will satisfy those looking for adventure.

• from US$ 1975 US$ 1678 + local payments + supplements

  Southern African Magic (Accommodated) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Southern African Magic (Accommodated) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 14 days (Tour code : 12SAM14A) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Picturesque Mpumalanga with dramatic views of the Blyde River Canyon. Sunset cruise on the Olifants River. Game drive South Africa's famous 'Kruger National Park' in search for the 'Big 5'. Activity opportunities at Victoria Falls. Bush camping in the beautiful Okavango Delta. Sunset over the Chobe river and Rhino encounters at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

• from US$ 1375 US$ 1168 + local payments + supplements

  Delta & Chobe Waterways 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Delta & Chobe Waterways 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 10 days (Tour code : 12DCW10) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Explore the waterways where rhino and elephant thrive, and enjoy Kalahari sunsets on this wilderness safari.

• from US$ 1445 US$ 1228 + local payments + supplements

  Delta & Chobe Waterways (Accommodated) 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Delta & Chobe Waterways (Accommodated) 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa 10 days (Tour code : 12DCW10A) Botswana, South Africa, Zambia Activity opportunities and Africa's greatest spectacle 'Victoria Falls' at Livingstone, Zambia. Huge elephant herds at Chobe National Park. Mokoro safaris though the watery Okavango Delta. Sunsets over the Kalahari desert. Rhino encounters at Khama Rhino Sanctuary all on route back to Johannesburg.

• from US$ 945 + local payments + supplements

  Chobe and Victoria Falls 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Chobe and Victoria Falls 2012 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Zambia 5 days (Tour code : 12CV5) Botswana, Zimbabwe A fantastic sunset cruise down the Zambezi, watching hippos wallowing in the water, followed with a safari in Chobe national park, renowned for its elephant population.

• from US$ 675 + local payments + supplements

  Best of Botswana 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Best of Botswana 2012 Livingstone, Zambia Livingstone, Zambia 7 days (Tour code : 12BOB7) Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe Discover the best of Botswana in this seven day adventure packed tour. See the great herds of elephant along the Chobe river in the Chobe National Park, as well as visit the lagoons and islands of the Okavango Delta.

• from US$ 1750 + local payments + supplements

  Victoria Falls, Gameparks and Okavango 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Victoria Falls, Gameparks and Okavango 2012 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 11 days (Tour code : 12VGO11) Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe This safari will take the tourist through Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana, visiting many game parks along the way. Among other animals, wild dogs and elephants in particular are in abundance. The tour also includes canoe poling in the Okavango Delta.

• from US$ 1350 + local payments + supplements

  Discover Botswana & Zimbabwe 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Discover Botswana & Zimbabwe 2012 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 14 days (Tour code : 12DBZ14) Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe Tour Zimbabwe and Botswana, visiting the great Zimbabwean ruins, and the renowned national parks of both Zimbabwe and Botswana.

• from US$ 1350 + local payments + supplements

  Discover Zimbabwe & Botswana 2012 Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Discover Zimbabwe & Botswana 2012 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 14 days (Tour code : 12DZB14) Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe Tour Zimbabwe and Botswana, visiting the great Zimbabwean ruins, and the renowned national parks of both Zimbabwe and Botswana.

• from US$ 2995 + local payments + supplements

  Natural Wonders of the World (Southbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Natural Wonders of the World (Southbound) Livingstone, Zambia Cape Town, South Africa 19 days (Tour code : 12SNWW19) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia From Africa’s natural wonder Victoria Falls to Table Mountain – Cape Town – via the world’s oldest desert, the Namib and the tranquililty of the Okavango Delta, stopping at Etosha and Chobe game reserves– this is a superb introduction to southern Africa.

• from US$ 2995 + local payments + supplements

  Natural Wonders of the World (Northbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Natural Wonders of the World (Northbound) Cape Town, South Africa Livingstone, Zambia 19 days (Tour code : 12NNWW19) Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia From an interactive township tour to the diverse landscapes, eerie and barren deserts, pounding Atlantic coastline, lush and prolific game parks to the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta finishing off at the mighty and thunderous Victoria Falls.

• from US$ 2295 + local payments + supplements

  Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (14 Days Northbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (14 Days Northbound) Swakopmund, Namibia Livingstone, Zambia 14 days (Tour code : 12NDDV14) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia From the coastal town of swakopmund, to the diverse landscapes, eerie and barren deserts, lush and prolific game parks to the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta finishing off at the mighty and thunderous Victoria Falls, one of the worlds nature wonders of the world and Africa's adventure capital.

• from US$ 1145 + local payments + supplements

  Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (8 Days Northbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (8 Days Northbound) Windhoek, Namibia Livingstone, Zambia 8 days (Tour code : 12NDDV8) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia Travel the fringes of the Kalahari desert. Visit and learn the culture of the Bushman, Africa's oldest culture. Relax on the tranquil waters of the Okavango Delta, enjoy wildlife viewing on the Chobe River on route to the might Victoria Falls, one of the worlds natural wonders.

• from US$ 2295 + local payments + supplements

  Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (14 Days Southbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (14 Days Southbound) Livingstone, Zambia Swakupmund, Namibia 14 days (Tour code : 12SDDV14) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia View the spectacular curtain of water cascade over the Victoria Falls, Game drives at Chobe & Etosha National Park, Mokoro trails through the watery Okavango Delta. Culture exchanges with the Kalahari Bushman on route to the coastal town of swakopmund

• from US$ 1145 + local payments + supplements

  Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (8 Days Southbound) Starts. Ends. Duration. Visits. Desert, Delta & Victoria Falls (8 Days Southbound) Livingstone, Zambia Windhoek, Namibia 8 days (Tour code : 12SDDV8) Botswana, Namibia, Zambia View spectacular Victoria Falls, on of the natural wonders of the world, Mokoro the watery paradise of the Okavango Delta, Game watching at Chobe National Park, learn the culture of the Bushman, the oldest culture living on route to the capital of Namibia, Windhoek.

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