Taking the Trans-Kalahari Highway
I noticed a visible different between Botswana and Namibia; and that was people and livestock. As we crossed the border we started to see villagers, cattle, donkeys, and sheep roaming along the highway. Sometimes the cows sat in the middle of the road and... more - travel report by
mistybleu
Teeth, feet & fists. Unarmed in the bush on foot.
And I highly recommend it! Eleven thousand trillion litres of water a year flood fifteen thousand square kilometres of desert creating a perfect watering hole for thousands of hippopotamuses, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, spring... more - travel report by
krisek
Camping safari in Botswana
Botswana has come to independence in 1966 and been a stable democracy since. After the discovery of diamonds Botswana turned out to be quite rich. The economy is based on diamonds, cattle farming and tourism.
Botswana is one of the best place... more - travel report by
mortimer
The Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Spurred by huge subtropical storms the Okavango River rises in central Angola, flows through the Caprivi Strip into Namibia and finally enters Botswana in the north. Here, billions of liters of water pour into one of the world’s largest inland deltas and... more - travel report by
cycleboy
Okavango Experience
Maun, one can say, is the capital of the Okavango Region. The Okavango River rises from tropical Africa and never reaches the ocean! The delta is the waters dispursement into the Kalahari desert and atmosphere. The town Maun is both resting point between... more - travel report by
rangutan
out and about in gabs
Most travellers to Botswana tend to stick to the touristy nothern region of the country, visiting places like the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. Cities like the capital, Gaborone, are often overlooked by your average holiday maker - which is good... more - travel report by
devinhunt
Out in Wild Africa
Botswana was one of the nicest surprises we came across when we visited this country with it's friendly people and terrific wildlife. Especially when you drive with a 4x4 there is a lot to discover! Driving thru tick sand or on the enormous salt pans, adv... more - travel report by
schoelink
