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Guidebooks
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Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris
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More than half a century ago Botswana was a Cinderella among nations. Then the Fairy Godmother visited and bestowed upon her the gift of diamonds. The resulting economic boom transformed Botswana into one of Africa's richest countries (as measured by per capita income). In 1966 the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland was granted independence and renamed Botswana, and the first democratic president, the internationally respected Sir Seretse Khama, guided his country into a peaceful future.
Botswana Hotels
Most camps accommodate 12 to 16 people, so the only traffic you'll encounter among the Delta's waterways is that of grazing hippos and dozing crocodiles...read more
Botswana Restaurants
Find the best Botswana restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Botswana
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Botswana
- Zambia & Botswana Flying Safari IExplore
- Livingstone's Southern Africa with River Cruise IExplore
- Botswana Experience — $3,099 IExplore
- Zambia & Botswana Flying Safari — $8,795 IExplore
- Botswana & Zimbabwe Flying Safari — $7,795 IExplore
Botswana Experiences
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The Okavango Delta. Whether you're drifting dreamily in a mokoro (canoe) through the crystal-clear, papyrus-fringed channels or walking among... Read more
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Size At 581,730 square km (224,607 square miles), it's roughly the size of France or Texas.... Read more
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The Batswana (singular: Motswana) are renowned for their courtesy and dignity. A perfect role model is the now world-famous Motswana lady detective... Read more
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The largest tribal group in Botswana, the Tswana, comprise just over half the country's population and mainly live in the eastern part of the... Read more
News & Features
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Arts & Culture
He's written some of our favorite series—No.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Outdoors
A safari is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.... Read more
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Travel Tips
It can be hard to find inexpensive lodging in you're on safari in Botswana, so plan ahead.... Read more
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