Botswana is situated in Southern Africa, with approximately 70 percent of its territory being the Kalahari Desert. It is bordered by South Africa to the south and southeast, Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. Zambia lies to its north.
The Kalahari Desert and the Okavango Delta define Botswana’s geography. Giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and even wild dogs can all be found roaming the undulating grasslands and fossilised river valleys of Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Botswana is not only regarded as one of the most exclusive safari destinations in Africa, but one of the most remarkable wilderness areas on earth. As a safari destination, Botswana is hard to top.
You need to spend time in Botswana to be able to enjoy all it offers as a tourist destination. If you can afford to go for 7 days, it is best to focus on one or two places and try to see as much as you can in that area.
If you plan to spent seven days in Botswana, you can expect to visit one or more of the following attractions:
Northern Botswana is where you’ll find the Okavango Delta. It’s well-known for the wildlife that calls the huge, flooded grasslands there home. To avoid the crocodiles, hippos, and elephants, locals here use dugout canoes. You can navigate the rivers of the Okavango Delta in a mokoro (canoe).
Chobe National Park is the third largest National Park of Botswana. It is also situated in the northern part of Botswana about an hour away from the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The park is known for its massive elephant populations. The best place for viewing game is next to the Chobe river where you will find the largest concentration of wildlife.
Located in the heart of the Kalahari Desert is the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, another of Botswana’s large reserves. Sightings in this arid region are unique, despite the fact that the difficult desert ecosystem does not support the same variety of wildlife as more verdant locales.
Another must area to include in your tour is the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park which is situated south of the Nxai Pan National Park and forms with its huge salt pans an impressive surreal landscape.
Best time to visit Botswana for nice daytime temperatures of between 22°C to 35°C, and chilly night-time lows is during the dry, primarily winter season, which runs from May to October.
This is also the period of year when the Okavango Delta experiences its highest water levels, leading to the development of several rivers and channels.
When the leaves fall, the animals gather at the last watering hole they can find. The drinking holes are easy to locate because animals congregate there. Most animals, even carnivores, have more activity levels during the day than they do at night.
You can opt to start your trip in Kasane or Maun and can easily change direction to even include Victoria Falls.
Start your trip at Victoria, in Zimbabwe and then head into Botswana.
On a 7-day budget safari in Botswana, you will probably stay in a lodge or camp that is simple but safe. You’ll still stay in accommodation with en-suite bathrooms but may have to go without some other luxuries.
Your mode of travelling will most probably be by bus or open safari vehicle.
On a Luxury 7-day Safari in Botswana, you will probably stay at a luxury lodge.
Most of the time, the accommodation will be of the best quality, with private bathrooms and all possible comforts. You’ll eat gourmet food and be spoiled in many ways.
For a 7-day safari you will need to pack the following:
When you plan your trip, think about what exactly it is you want to see on your 7-day trip. Botswana has many different attractions, so make sure you pick one that fits your needs.
Botswana can be hot and sticky, so pack carefully and bring only what you need since you will travel long distances.
If you want to go on a safari in Botswana, the first thing you should do is find a good tour operator.
You need to discuss your needs and wishes in depth and know exactly what you’re paying for. A short safari will still be expensive, so you should be able to get all of your questions answered.
Make sure you know what you want to get out of your trip. Is it the animals or the scenery that you want to see the most?
During a 7-day safari in Botswana you will be able to visit a number of the game parks and tourist attractions offered in Botswana.
For a well-rounded experience, 7 days are more than enough to have the safari of your dreams.
On a 7-day safari in Botswana you should visit the country’s famous Chobe National Park or the Okavango Delta.
It can take from a few hours to a whole day to travel between the popular tourism destinations in Botswana.
You can expect accommodation options that range from basic camping to luxurious safari lodges, depending on what you can afford.
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