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Botswana Travel Wiki

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Travel to Botswana

The Republic of Botswana can be found in southern Africa, landlocked just about the nation of South Africa. Much of the country is comprised of the Kalahari Desert, but that hasn’t stopped this country from becoming one of the world’s fastest growing economies.

Botswana can justifiably claim to host some of the finest game sanctuaries in Africa. The worlds’ largest exporter of diamonds by value, the country is not under pressure to get in more tourists. And the government has adopted a deliberate policy of keeping visitor numbers low. The hidden hand of the market has responded by adjusting the price to reflect this reality. Botswana has therefore emerged as an exclusive safari destination.

Safaris happen all year long here, with Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, and Moremi National Park all providing large animal herds to view. Try the Khama Rhino Sanctuary as well, between Maun and Gaborone, where you can go out with rangers to track the elusive rhinoceros.

About 20% of Botswana is protected park land in some way. It’s a chance for you to see lions, cheetahs, antelope, elephants, and even wild dogs in a natural environment. Hundreds of species of birds can be found throughout the various parks as well. One of the best ways to experience Botswana is to book a private lodge and hire your own driver so you can come and go on your best schedule.

Eco-tourism is part of the experience as well. Visit local villages, stay the night, and immerse yourself in the traditions and cultures that make Botswana such a colorful place to be. Bring home woven arts and crafts, but don’t forget to visit the Tsodilo Hills to see its collection of rock art.

Botswana provides easy access to most travelers and stunning natural vista to see throughout the country. Come here and you’ll see some of the best of what Africa offers.

City Guides

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Gaborone, capital of Botswana

Gaborone Travel Wiki Travel to Gaborone Situated between the Oodi and Kgale Hills, Gaborone serves as the capital and largest city of Botswana. Named after the Tlokwa Chief that once controlled the lands in the region, it is a city where art and culture dominate. The National Museum and Art Gallery is located near the primary mall of commerce, on Independence Road, and has been open since 1968. Many local artists have contributed to the exhibits, making it a true cultural tour....

Travel resources

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Biggest City Botswana

Facts about Botswana, Biggest city What are the name of the biggest city Botswana, and how big are city by population. Easy overview of the informations in the sortable table below. Please note that the informations comes from various sources,if you are using the informations professional you should get confirmation that the figures are actual. Last update august 2017

Botswana Holidays

Botswana Public Holidays See the calendars for national Botswana holidays year by year. Find and just click on the year you for which you need more information about Botswana holidays, and the calendar for the year will open. When is the non working days for the year. Public / national days, see the calendar for the country here.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana

A tour in Chobe National Park Chobe National Park, one of the finest game parks in Africa is located to the north east of the country. The park has the greatest variety of game anywhere in the country. That is why the busy Bill Clinton found himself at Chobe for his short safari. Wildlife thrives among the swamps and grasslands that stretch along the flood plains of the Chobe River. Occupying 10,560 square kilometers, it is particularly renowned for the...
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Geography and facts, Botswana

Botswana, geography and facts explained Geograhy, facts, local customs and foodie guide. All explained in videos 8 to 15 minutes, very good, informative and funny videos that will ensure you see the videos to the end. The videos are produced by Geography now, thanks for the videos and keep up the good work.

National Tourist Information Botswana

Traveladvisor in Botswana: Are you going on a vacation you can get lots of free and professional help, traveladvice and information from the National Tourism Organisation. Discover the country and the cities getting the most out of your vacation with the professional help from the people who knows their country and their culture the best. Botswana Tourism Authority WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE FLICKR INSTAGRAM GOOGLE+ PINTEREST VIMEO About Botswana This vast piece of land is only one of the few where wildlife need not compete for land and resources with man. The...

News from Botswana

News from Botswana - Stay updated ! Watch and listen to news resources from Botswana. There are several ways, radio, tv, written and social media, to stay updated on what is happening right now in the country, find some selected news sources in the menu below. If you have found a news source you think is missing, you can read or write comments and ask questions in the disqus field below. Other recommended news:
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Okavango Delta, Botswana

A tour in The Okavango Delta The Okavango Delta, in the north west of Botswana is the largest inland delta in the world. Spreading over 15,000 square kilometers, it is formed as the flow of the Okavango River slows down and soaks into the sands. That is why it is referred to as 'the river which never finds the sea'. The network of channels, ox bow lakes, lagoons, swamps and islands that arise is very pleasing to the eye. But...

Travel forum Botswana

Botswana travel forum Discuss Botswana travel with other travellers. Looking for advice, answers and information from Travel Forum guides ? Post your travel questions. You can read and write questions and answers, and you can recommend travel advice and things to do and see in the disqus forum field below.
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Victoria Falls, Botswana

A tour to Victoria Falls Visitors to either Chobe or Okavango may wish to add on a visit to Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is actually in Zimbabwe but is easily accessible from the northern part of Botswana. Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world and one of Africa's prime attractions. Situated on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, the falls occur where the steadily flowing Zambezi River, unwarned, casually approaches and then suddenly plunges down...
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Why you should visit Botswana

Why Visit Botswana ? Botswana is a country of seemingly endless open spaces. Though it occupies an area the size of France, the human population is only 1.6 million. This is one country where wildlife does not face stiff competition for land resources from man. As a result the animals have multiplied with a flourish. Botswana is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. It occupies 84% of the land area, mostly in the west, central and north of the country. But the...

Official holidays

When are holidays and no working days in the country ?

DateEnglishRemarks
January 1New Year's DayFixed
Good FridayGood FridayVariable
Easter MondayEaster MondayVariable
May 1Labour DayFixed
Ascension DayAscension DayVariable
July 1Sir Seretse Khama DayFixed
Presidents' DayPresidents' DayVariable
September 30Botswana DayFixed
October 1Botswana Day HolidayFixed
December 25Christmas DayFixed
December 26Boxing DayFixed
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Which are the largest cities ?

Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country

RankCityPop
1Gaborone227333
2Francistown100079
3Molepolole67598
4Mogoditshane57637
5Maun55784
6Selibe Phikwe49724
7Serowe47447
8Kanye45196
9Mochudi44339
10Mahalapye41316