BOTSWANA The Okavango Delta – oasis in the middle of the Kalahari Desert! The Kalahari Desert – home of the San people (bushmen)! Chobe National Park – famous for its elephants!

Botswana was a British Colony until 1966 The name Bechuanaland was changed to Botswana at Independence Population: approximately Capital:Gaborone Official languages:Setswana & English Botswana has a stable democracy, one of Africa’s “success-stories” Wildlife tourism an important source of income Desert (Kalahari) & Delta (Okavango) BOTSWANA

Climate: The winters are pleasant with warm days and cool nights Temperatures during the day range between mid 20’ies (in winter) to mid 30’ies (in summer) In the desert, the days are hotter and the nights cooler than the rest of the country. The first rains of the summer arrive beginning/mid November.

High season (July - October): Dry period, so animals move towards water sources and therefore easier to see. Temperatures generally pleasant Shoulder season ( April – June & November): April – June: warm but not too hot, migration of huge herds of zebra and wildebeest November: the first rains arrive, so many animals have their babies during November Low season (December – March): Hot and at times humid weather Rainy season so less land area to do game viewing (in Okavango Delta) – more done by boat Good grazing so animals disperse over bigger areas, as they are not dependent on rivers and dams for water. SEASONALITY The early mountain rains in Angola take about 3 months to reach the Okavango Delta by mid year, then creating an oasis in the arid desert that slowly soaks away, never reaches the sea! Game migrates hundreds of kilometres from as far as Zimbabwe to partake in nature’s miracle, to enjoy the plentiful bounty of the season.

Tourism to Botswana = Safari Chobe Nxai Pan Kalahari Okavango Delta Moremi Savuti Makgadikgadi Pan Access is long, difficult, or impossible by road (eg in the rainy season), hence mostly flights and shuttle light aircraft taxis are the transfer norm.

OKAVANGO DELTA The Okavango Delta (approx. 250 km x 150 km) is formed when flood- waters from highlands in Angola reach the Delta The river flows 1300 km through desert and finally fans out into the Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is one of the best safari destinations (if not THE BEST) in the World! CHOOSE THE SAFARI STYLE! WATER: Those who have no safari vehicles, are based on walking or boat safaris LAND: Those with mostly the conventional safari vehicles on safari (Moremi reserve) COMBINATION: Those who are able to offer both

A unique wetland wildlife experience par excellence! Don’t believe me?? Ask the EXPERT !

Access to most lodges is only possible by light air transfer Giving clients the correct advice regarding luggage is vital! Must be packed in SOFT bags, most have a max 15 kg restriction. Air transfers

Safari can be ‘on land’

‘by boat’

‘on foot’

‘or in a Mokoro’

Almost all lodges are tented and only accept a limited number of guests

The lodges have en-suite shower and WC, most operate on solar or paraffin lamps. There will be a central point where camera batteries can be charged!

Meals are sometimes served in the open

… or served in camp

In the north – east, near Victoria Falls. Chobe lodges are accessed by road, easy road transfer from Victoria Falls / Livingstone. CHOBE NATIONAL PARK Chobe safari is done by on land (4x4 vehicles) as well as by boat on Chobe River. Chobe is known for the huge elephant herds, and excellent game viewing from the Chobe river.

KALAHARI The serenity of the Kalahari semi desert.... and the dry/wet Makgadikgadi salt pans The San peopleSeasonal contrast of the pans.....