Interesting Tourist Attractions in Botswana Africa

Fun Destinations in Botswana for Vacation

      Botswana is a country located in South Africa. The country's main attraction is its phenomenal wildlife. Some of them are even endangered animals, such as wild dogs, rhinos, various species of birds, etc.

Botswana became the best place to visit in 2016 according to Lonely Planet travel guide.

Geographically, Botswana, which was a former protectorate of the British Empire, is bordered by Zambia and Angola to the north, South Africa to the south, Namibia to the west, and Zambia to the east. Botswana has no beaches.

If you are looking for a fun safari getaway, Botswana is the perfect destination to visit. Bordering South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, Botswana is home to the Okavango Delta.

The delta is the most popular wilderness of travelers in the world. The location of Botswana is in the Kalahari Basin. Here you can enjoy a wide range of wildlife and plants.

If you love culture and heritage, you can explore the history of San on Tsodilo Hills. You can also visit San villages, and see rock paintings that have been around for thousands of years.

Botswana's natural beauty is well-known. The country has the vast Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta with its serenity. With so many places to explore, it's no surprise that Botswana is one of the most expensive tourist destinations on the African continent.

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Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is one of the most amazing tourist spots in Africa. The Okavango Delta consists of grasslands to swamps, while on a safari in this place, you will see first-hand animals, such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, elephants, crocodiles and rhinos.

Gabane

Gabane which is located not far from Gaborone is a village famous for its hills. This is a suitable location for hiking activities.

In Gabane, you'll also find many artisans making vases, glass, pottery, metals, and other glassware.

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park is the third largest wildlife sanctuary in Botswana. Some of the animals that inhabit this place such as: elephants, birds, baboons, lions, giraffes, and buffalo. When winter arrives, you will have the opportunity to see a herd of hundreds of elephants in person.

Moremi Game Reserve

In 2008 the Moremi Game Reserve was named the best nature reserve on the African continent. The Moremi Game Reserve is located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, offering a stunning view of the ecosystem. As it turns out, this nature reserve was deliberately created by local residents, who are increasingly concerned about the threats to nature, and the misdeeds that humans have on the environment and wildlife.

Gaborone

Gaborone is the capital city of Botswana and is the largest city in the country. The modern buildings stand firmly, against the backdrop of the tropical African continent, giving Botswana a unique view.

In this city you will easily find luxury hotels or inns, and also restaurants that serve local dishes.

Francistown

Francistown is Botswana's oldest city, and is the second largest city in the country. The famous tourist spot is the Supa Ngwao Museum which has a collection consisting of documentation of the life and culture of the Kalanga community. There is also a wild animal sanctuary called Birds and Game Botswana.