Botswana Travel

Africa, Destinations | sonali | February 19, 2010 at 3:52 am

Botswana, a southern African country, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and travelers in general. This totally land-lock country is a land of extremes where the tourists get greeted with the awesome beauty of the great Kalahari Desert on one hand and the vast wilderness on the other. In any case, a visit to this African terrain is bound to present you with memories that you will cherish for a lifetime.

Botswana has achieved the present status of socio-economic stability after a long period of trial and has charted a long road after it got its independence in the year 1966. Along with the diamond trading, tourism industry has also helped in making the financial backbone of Botswana, strong. Have a look at some of the most popular travel destinations within Botswana:

Chobe National Park: Botswana is all about the teeming wildlife. There are a number of wildlife sanctuary where watching a wide range of wild animals in their natural habitat will provide a great entertainment and travel experience. Chobe National Park is one such place which will offer you the true African spirit and will yield the magnificence of the wilderness.

Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Park: This is another national park which is considered to be one of the major travel destinations in Botswana. Watching thousands of herds of wild animals migrating every year will no doubt remain in your life as a memorable experience.

Okavango Delta: For people with taste for the watery maze that has weaved its cobweb in this African country, Okavango Delta is a haven. You can take the pleasure in a local mokoro which is a traditional canoe.

Chobe Riverfront: This is a point in the Chobe National Park. Travelers can enjoy a ride in the river while observing the parade of several wild beasts.

While safaris in the national parks and wilderness is one side of the adventure that Botswana offers, a journey into some parts of the awesome Kalahari is no doubt another adventure call that few travelers can ignore. With all these enchanting destinations, Botswana is a treasure-trove that will never disappoint you.



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