Wildlife Safaris have always been thought of as best done in Africa. From the sprawling Serengeti of Tanzania to the Kruger National Park in South Africa, the continent has housed some of the most magnificent animals and stunning national parks that the world has seen. Every year thousands of visitors come from all over the world to experience the beauty and breadth that the African continent has to offer. Safaris are traditionally done in open-back roofed vehicles driven by local guides who have spent their lifetimes in the area and know every part like the palm of their hands. So, when you decide to go on a wildlife Safari in Africa you not only experience the wonderful animals and vegetation, but also the continent’s rich culture and scenery.
When doing research about where to go for your African Safari, A Country you will continually come across at the top of every list is Botswana. There are many reasons for this, chief among them being the fact that since independence, Botswana has worked on perfecting all of its nature reserves and national parks to the point where 40% of its land area has been devoted to protected areas, despite being as large as France. In combination with its large landmass, Botswana only inhabits 2 million people, making it a sparsely populated country with much freedom for the wildlife in it.
When visiting Botswana to go on an African safari, you have many options, but there are two main considerations. Three-quarter of the land area is diamond rich desert stretching from the far South to the Mid-North. In the middle of the country and the Kalahari desert sits the second largest game reserve on the planet, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The CKGR is the most remotely situated Game Reserve in Southern Africa, harboring some of the most magnificent animals to be seen such as Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs and Elephants. Kalahari Safaris borders on the Reserve and boasts the same animals and scenery – offering frequent Safaris and even trips into the Reserve itself.
For a wildly different, but equally majestic experience, Botswana also offers the great Okavango Delta as a safari destination. Receiving a gush of water every year between May and October from neighboring Angola, thousands of animals migrate from the dry Kalahari desert to the lush wetlands of the Delta. With renowned parks like the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve there is no shortage of amazing sights to encounter. Kalahari Safaris also offers trips to the Delta for visitors who wish to do this – we would highly recommend visiting Botswana and experiencing its richness at least once, we welcome you.
