Best of Botswana

Botswana Essentials

Botswana’s landscape transitions from the 900,000-square-kilometre Kalahari Desert to the seasonal floodplains of the Okavango Delta. This selection features the rhino-rich Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the volcanic Goha Hills with ancient rock art, and the Savuti region of Chobe National Park. Key wildlife viewing points include the Mabuasehube salt pans, Hippo Pool in Moremi Game Reserve, and active waterholes known for elephant and wild dog sightings.

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Kalahari Desert

The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa extending for 900,000 square kilometres, covering much of…

Savuti Waterhole

A permanent water source in the Savuti region of Chobe National Park, attracting large herds of elephants and prides of lions, particularly during the dry season.

Mabuasehube Pan

Located in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, this large salt pan is surrounded by red Kalahari dunes and serves as a mineral lick for gemsbok, springbok, and lions.

Hippo pool

A deep section of the Khwai River in the Moremi Game Reserve hosting a high density of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Khama Hide

A camouflaged wildlife viewing blind overlooking a primary waterhole in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, used for observing white and black rhinos.

Goha Hills

Volcanic outcrops in northern Chobe National Park featuring ancient San rock paintings and panoramic views over the Savuti Channel.

Wild Dog Den

A documented nesting and activity site for African wild dogs located within the Moremi Game Reserve.

Paradies Pools

A series of scenic lagoons and floodplains in the Moremi Game Reserve known for leopard sightings and diverse aquatic birdlife.

Elephant skull

A landmark and viewpoint in the Savuti area of Chobe National Park, marking a site of historical elephant mortality during extreme droughts.

Lions den pools

Seasonal waterholes in the Moremi Game Reserve area frequently used by resident lion prides for drinking and hunting.