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Less "mass" touristic" than in other countries. Wild experience in preserved nature.
People in Botswana is very open and helpful.
Jim Walton
Visited:
September 2011
Reviewed: Feb 13, 2012
Botswana is a safe, secure and friendly place to visit Africa. The people welcome tourists and have carefully conserved the game and birds of Africa.
Botswana is easy to go. You feel very safe there. In general, the natural parks are well protected. you can find super accommodation opportunities.
prakaash.hari
Visited:
April 2010
Reviewed: Feb 9, 2012
Botswana has got both wetland and open pan and wide range of game reserves.
Hands down, my favorite place in Africa. Remote, but easy travel between camps means little time wasted in transit. Amazing wildlife, bird life and scenic beauty.
~lustedtowander~
US
Visited:
September 2011
Reviewed: Jan 27, 2012
35-50 years of age
The wilderness areas of Botswana offer a classic safari experience.
Wildlife conservation in Botswana has been largely successful. With the exception of a network of 'veterinary fences', parks are not fenced and animals can travel freely. Thus, the country feels wild and open. The desert parks of the Kalahari are vast and quiet, and the harsh red landscape demands a taut awareness. In contrast, the abundance of wildlife in the lush Okavango Delta makes for an extraordinary experience. Elephants move through camp during the day, and lions prowl at night.
The people of Botswana are friendly and hospitable. If you travel to this place, bring with you an easy attitude. Let's keep Botswana a classic safari destination!
NC Buzzman
US
Visited:
February 2011
Reviewed: Jan 27, 2012
35-50 years of age
The people of Botswana are some of the most friendly and helpful we have ever met on our travels and this coupled withe the amazing landscape filled with amazing game and birds makes Botswana our top safari destination. The care and service provided by Wilderness Safaris in all their camps was first rate and all the rest of our travels will be measured by their dedication and service. We are already planning our return!
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US
Visited:
May 2011
Reviewed: Jan 11, 2012
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Alan J Castle
Visited:
September 2009
Reviewed: Jan 6, 2012
One of the very best safari destinations in southern Africa
The huge variety of habitats from the unique Okavango Delta to the Central Kalahari Desert, and ultimately the majestic Mkgadikgadi make Botswana one of the most interesting wildlife/nature destinations in the world.
Accommodation varies tremendously from luxury safari camps offered by Wilderness in the Okavango to the most basic camp sites like those in Kwai Community Reserve in Moremi where there are literally no facilities at all, giving the very best bush experience you can imagine for the seasoned explorer. For such places you'll need roof tents as the animals will definitely visit you, especially at night.
The best time to go is in September, before the rainy season makes quite a few places too difficult to get to, and if you are 'going it alone' you'll need a 4 wheel drive vehicle with all the kit, including all camping equipment, water, food (no meat allowed in the reserves), fuel, at least two spare wheels, tools etc, etc.