What are the must-see destinations in Botswana?
Botswana's must-see destinations include the Okavango Delta (UNESCO site), Chobe National Park renowned for its elephants, the Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi Pan (salt desert), Moremi Reserve, and traditional villages to discover local culture.
The emblematic natural sites
- The Okavango Delta : UNESCO-listed site, to be explored by mokoro (traditional canoe). A unique labyrinth of channels and islands in the world.
- Chobe National Park : renowned for its immense herds of elephants, particularly impressive near the Chobe River.
- The Kalahari Desert : ancestral land of the Bushmen with its endless landscapes of red sand and adapted wildlife.
- The Makgadikgadi Pan : one of the world's largest salt deserts, spectacular during the rainy season.
- Moremi Reserve : ideal for observing predators (lions, leopards, wild dogs) in a preserved ecosystem.
Cultural immersion
Traditional villages allow you to discover local Botswanan culture, particularly the traditions of the Tswana and San (Bushmen) peoples. An authentic human experience that perfectly complements safaris.
Local agency advice
Combine several sites during the same trip: the contrast between the delta's waters and the Kalahari's aridity offers a complete vision of Botswanan diversity.