Botswana Travel Guide
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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
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Botswana Experiences
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The Okavango Delta. Whether you are drifting dreamily in a mokoro through the crystal-clear, papyrus-fringed channels, or walking among ancient... 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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Size At 581,730 square km (224,607 square mi), it's roughly the size of France or Texas.... Read more
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There are high standards of hygiene in all the private lodges, and most hotels are usually up to international health standards. But malaria... Read more
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Embassies The American embassy is in Gaborone (Government Enclave, Embassy Dr. 395-3982), the country's capital city.... Read more
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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... Read more
Travel Blog
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Practical 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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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Are you dreaming of an Out of Africa experience or capturing the Big Five—buffalo, elephant, leopard,... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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We had a nearly three-week trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe in August of 2011. Read more
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I have just returned from a short Botswana Green season safari- we were at three camps for 8 days, Kwara/Little Kwara and Duba Plains. Read more
·Botswana Forum, South Africa Forum
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I will be on my first Safari starting late June 2012. Read more
