Botswana

Botswana: This landlocked country in Southern Africa, is known as one of Africa's most stable democracies. Most of the land is semi-desert and arid, except for the lush oasis of the Okavango Delta in the north of the country.

Country Info: Formerly known as the the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana has a stable and dependable economy, built largely on the mining of substantial diamond deposits. Tourism forms another key sector, especially as government has focussed on a lower volume, but higher end tourism market. Most of the population is concentrated in the eastern part of the country.

Main Attractions:

 • Okavango Delta
The world's largest inland delta has been described as one of the most beautiful places in Africa. It is a lush oasis of champagne-coloured water, reed islands and magnificent wildlife covering some 3000km². Includes the Moremi Game Reserve
 • Chobe National Park
One of the world's greatest game parks, Chobe is home to the world's largest elephant population. Includes the Savuti Game Reserve
 • Mkgadikgadi pans
One of the largest salt pans in the world; in summer the pans fill with water, drawing huge flocks of flamingoes and other birds for a spectacular visual feast
 • Central Kalahari Game Reserve
This huge 51 800km² reserve was created in 1961 as a place where the San (Bushman) could live their traditional way of life.