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Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of the population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. Skinflints and softies beware: this remains a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveller.
Botswana is an African success story. It achieved independence from Britain in 1966 and in a mad stroke of luck then unearthed three of the world's richest diamond mines. Though suffering from the world's highest HIV rate, it enjoys stable governance and good educational and economic standards.
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Sun, 20 Sep 2009 | By nataliep25 | Views [48]
So, I left you at the aiport, but as I hadn't caught up before then here goes... After the Himba Tribe we left for Etosha NP. We did a game drive on the way to Okaukuejo which would be our camp site for the night. We saw Zebras, Giraffes, Elephants, many ... Read more >
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 | By houdyman | Views [248] | Comments [1]
After leaving Duvundu where Chris lived we headed into an area known as the Caprivi Strip. This used to be no-man's land when Namibia and South Africa where having problems with Angola but is now safe. There is not much in the strip except wildlife like ... Read more >
Tags: victoria falls, botswana
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 | By sylvia_aiko | Views [310] | Comments [2]
Here is a long overdue video of our adventures in the Okavango Delta, Botswana. Enjoy again and again...
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Wed, 26 Nov 2008 | By billyp | Views [117]
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Wed, 22 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [372] | Comments [2]
We travelled north from Maun to Kasane on the local buses. We got the first one ok at 6.30 am arriving at the one horse (but 3 fuel station) town of Nata by 9.30 am. However teh promised 1 bus an hour never materialised and after one minibus came through ... Read more >
Mon, 20 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [180] | Comments [1]
After our time in a Mokoro in the Okavango Delta we had 1 day off before heading there again, this time on a vehicle based 2 day, 1 night trip. We were in a party of 7, good to chat with people as well as our guide Baker and Kasanga the cook (who ensured ... Read more >
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 | By murray_wilson | Views [198] | Comments [2]
We have returned from a 3 day, 2 night trip to teh okavango delta. We travelled by mokoro, or dugout canoe, and camped using our own tent and cooking over an open fire - very romantic. There was just the 2 of us plus Edwin our guide / poler (they pole ... Read more >
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 | By nick_earl | Views [370] | Comments [2]
Bec and I are in Kasane, Botswana. We have been busy since I last wrote. From Swakopmund we tavelled to Cape Cross to see a seal colony, then Spitskoppe, Etosha National Park, then into Botswana for the Okavango Delta and now Chobe National Park. ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Apr 2008 | By afrikaz | Views [73]
19 April 2008 Going away drinks at Clancy’s was a great affair, a few champagnes with those I love. My heart sad knowing that it may be a while before we will be together again. I lost everyone towards the end of the night, I dislike ... Read more >
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 | By annekebroadbent | Views [371]
In Botswana it rained. We knew we'd be following the back of the wet season all the way down Africa, and it seems in Botswana it caught up with us. It was only an hour or two drive across from Vic Falls in Zimbabwe to the Chobe National Park in Botswana ... Read more >
Sat, 15 Dec 2007 | By bkhk4fun | Views [1630]
Amy: It is Dec. 15 th as I type this update and I can’t believe how fast the time is going by on our Safari. We arrived in Maun (gateway to the Okavango Delta) on the 13 th and went on a scenic flight of the Delta in the afternoon. It was beautiful ... Read more >
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Sun, 23 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [421]
We'd left the waters of the Okavango Delta and made our way to Chobe River National Park where we'd be spending the last of our Botswana days and nights. We began with another incredibly early morning rise (it was still pitch black when we awoke) ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sat, 22 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [558]
Before going into today's adventure (FLYING) I'd like to give a quick thanks to my incredible, supportive family. Not only have they been there for me emotionally but also financially ! Their contributions have been extremely helpful and unforgotten ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [624]
The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland water systems. It can expand to over 16,000 square kilometres and plays a major role in supporting the area's wildlife and we had the opportunity to explore it on mokoro canoes. This little, ... Read more >
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Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By whereintheworld | Views [4849]
We'd crossed the border and had entered into Botswana where, after an incredibly long bus ride, we stayed in Ghanzi. The next morning we woke early and had a Bushman walk with the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. I'm a huge fan of the films 'The Gods Must ... Read more >
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