7 Reasons why Botswana is a great safari destination

in safaridestination •  6 years ago 

Does the mere thought of Safari excite you enough to go for one right now? Then, Africa seems to be one of the perfect parts of the world for you to be in. Also, thanks to the lucrative deals of Travelodge, that would let you explore these lush safari destinations of the continent while being extremely frugal. Also, if you browse through the websites like Dealslands UK, you can find all such lucrative travel deals kept organized for you. Moreover, in the list of the astounding safari destinations of that continent, Botswana definitely ranks among the top ones always. Didn’t know about such a specialty of this wonderful African country?

Well, then just read ahead and you would certainly get an idea about why Botswana seems to be one of the most significant safari destinations for the adventurers?

The picturesque vibe of Okavango Delta

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The famous Okavango Delta of Northern Botswana is one of the few popular wetlands which has been recently named as UNESCO’s 1000th world heritage site. This stunning delta is nurtured by the Okavango river which rises from the Angolan highlands. It’s because of the gentle slope of the delta, it takes almost six months for the flood water to make their way down from Angola.

The scenic beauty of Chobe National Park

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No doubt, Chobe National park is the place where lies the three largest parks in the country. The Chobe River which is adjacent to the national park is one of the most beautiful rivers in Africa and keeps the park well-watered even. Moreover, the landscape of this national park is so spectacular that you won’t be able to move your eyes away. And, one of the yet another best part is that it is a hub for elephants an more than fifty thousand other beautiful living creatures.

The grandeur of Kalahari desert

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When it comes to the bold and beautiful savannas of the planet then Kalahari is considered to be one of the best ones. This dessert includes the maximum part of Botswana and stretches of Namibia as well as South Africa. This desert is a vast one with an area of 360,000 square feet.

Moreover, the combination of salt pans, river beds, and brush in this dessert make it one of the most nature-hugging ones on the planet. Also, if you visit Kalahari then you can explore a wide array of wild animals starting from cheetahs, leopards, to Kalahari lions and the classic black manes.

The uniqueness of Tsodilo Hills

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Tsodilo Hills is one of the leading UNESCO world heritage sites which consist of rock arts and caves. And, these hills are located in the northwest of Botswana nearby the Namibian border. It has been estimated that there are more than 4500 rock paintings at this site and further even it is being believed that such rock arts have been created by San people or bushmen. Moreover, the three hills make the journeys to Tsodilo extremely into antiquity. And, this is not the end! It is even the oldest historical sites in the world.

The awesomeness of Moremi Wildlife Reserve

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Moremi Wildlife Reserve is one of the best gems available in the world when it comes to the reserves. This reserve stretches for 3900 kilometers and is a combination of picturesque food plains, lagoons, grasslands and what not! If you want to go for self-drive tours then the huge and variety of terrains make it one of the best places to visit for your next safari.

The tranquility of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

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You can experience an appealing wildlife viewing experience if you opt for this place. Yes! Having been located in the Southwest corner of Botswana and nearby the South Africa, this park came up as a natural reserve which is run as one single ecological unit. So, if you go for a safari at this place then you would certainly return back with nothing else other than the best of natural memories ever. But, you should know that to keep up the wilderness of this park alive, a strictly limited numbers of tours are allowed into the park. So, if you have a plan to go for your next safari trip over there then book your caravan soon.

The beauty of Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

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In the north-eastern Botswana, these salt pans are located in the middle of the dry deserts. These salt pans are such that you would find a restriction in anything from growing here and during some specific seasons the scenario turns out to be something like the pans are completely devoid of any living creature. When the wet seasons arrive then instantly the barren desert becomes lush green with ample amount of water. And, this wet oasis thus becomes a destination for many animals which roam around for fresh food and water. So, if you visit this place during such lively seasons then you can certainly have wonderful game spotting experiences.

End of the Line

As you have seen that this country is having so much to explore for you. You would definitely find everything starting from breathtaking sceneries to exotic animals there. Then, what are you waiting for? Just go for a Botswana safari soon and I can vouch for the fact that it would be truly a second to none experience for you.

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