Africa
Travel - Botswana Travel Guide by Swati
Botswana is one of the finest
travel destinations in the African continent. It is among the best places
in the world for exploring wildlife and to take safaris. Okavango Delta
region, is the most popular region among the tourists. During the rainy
season this region becomes a maze of waterways, islands, and lakes. Moremi
Wildlife Refuge in Okavango
Delta has a wide variety of wildlife, flora and fauna.
Most popular regions of Botswana
are
- National Parks and Game Reserves
- Kalahari Desert
- Gemsbok National Park
- Tuli Block
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Okavango Delta
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Other than visiting the wildlife
reserves you can also do the following exciting activities:
- Fly over parts of Botswana
in a hot-air balloon.
- Fishing in Okavango Delta
and Chobe river systems.
- Experience Botswana's
culture in a historic village called Serowe.
Once the visitors reach their
camp by a light aircraft, they can then safari by vehicle, on foot, by
motorboat, riding in a makoro canoe, a horse, ride a quad bike or even
an elephant. The transportation modes in Botswana are a fun and fascinating
part of the safari experience. To protect the country's natural assets,
the government has instituted a policy of promoting and encouraging low-volume,
high-cost tourism. It is one of the few remaining places in Africa where
the adventuresome safari still exists.
PEOPLE: San people
have lived here for thousands of years using the ancient methods of hunting
and gathering. The Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in the north
are areas of outstanding natural beauty, rich in animal life.
CLIMATE: Summer: November
to March. High temperatures average 85-95°F with lows around 65°F.
Winter: June to August. Daytime temperatures around 75°F with nighttime
lows around 40°F.
ECONOMY OVERVIEW:
Botswana has one of the world's highest economic growth rates. Through
fiscal discipline and sound management, Botswana has transformed itself
from one of the poorest countries in the world to a middle-income country.
Diamond mining has fueled much of the expansion. Tourism, financial services,
subsistence farming, and cattle raising are other key sectors.
CURRENCY: Botswana
Pula (BWP), 1 BWP = 100 Thebe.
ELECTRICITY: 230 volts,
50Hz. ( US visitors should consider carrying the voltage converters)
LANGUAGE: Official
language - English. Most popular spoken language - Setswana.
Although Botswana is a relatively
safe country for tourists, still you should visit travel.state.gov for
any current safety recommendations for Botswana.
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