"Passing through Botswana" Botswana by windsorgirl

Botswana Travel Guide: 899 reviews and 2,156 photos

I only spent 3 days passing through Botswana from Namibia headed to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. I was part of a safari tour organized by a South African company called Drifters.

The highlight of my time here was definitely Chobe National Park where we had both a water safari and a game drive. I also took a scenic flight over Africa's largest and most beautiful oasis, The Okavango Delta.

elephant, Chobe NP

In Chobe, we came across a very busy watering hole with about 30 elephants drinking, bathing and playing. Mothers with babies, large sparring males and youngsters playing in the water. I could have sat there all day and watched.

What You Need To Know
Botswana is located in southern Africa, just east of Namibia and west of Zimbabwe. It is located directly north of the Republic of South Africa.

warthog, Chobe NP

We encountered this warthog right at the side of the road.

Last visit to Botswana: Mar 2000
Intro Updated Apr 14, 2008
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Reviews (5)

Camping through Africa Favorites (1)

I travelled with Drifters Overland Camping Safaris through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. I have always... more travel advice

Chobe National Park Things to Do (3)

Chobe was THE place to see elephants while I was travelling thru southern Africa. We also saw baboons, warthogs, water... more travel advice

Water Safari on the Chobe River Things to Do (3)

I had done several safari drives on land, so it was a unique experience to do one by boat. We saw animals both on shore... more travel advice

Women carry a Heavy Load Local Customs (1)

I noticed in Botswana that the women are often burdoned by large loads, usually on their head as well as in their hands... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 8, 2004

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Water Safari on the Chobe River

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Comments (12)

JetlagCity Mar 11, 2005 at 10:32 AM Report Abuse

That croc would be a little too close for me, too! Love your intro pic here, that's an outstanding shot.
Aurorae Mar 2, 2005 at 3:19 AM Report Abuse

I'll probably never get around Botswana, but it's surely interesting to virtually tour it! Okavango delta seems to be very impressive!!!
jojocan Feb 14, 2005 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

Love all your photos from Africa. I can't wait to go there myself one day!!!
cachaseiro Jan 26, 2005 at 6:14 PM Report Abuse

really nice photos from a destination i have yet to visit. but i will get there before too long.
jamiesno Dec 18, 2004 at 3:44 PM Report Abuse

Kathy the gorilla picture here in Botswana is a great one!!! You were to close for comfort I would think, cheers :-)
K.Knight Aug 30, 2004 at 2:36 AM Report Abuse

Thankyou for sharing your great pics and tips on Botswana. My wife and I are leaving on a 21 day camping safari with Kumuka in 4 weeks time, can't wait. G'day from Australia
KimberlyAnn Aug 9, 2004 at 1:33 PM Report Abuse

For only having visited Botswana for 3 days, you seem to have been able to enjoy your stay. Thanks for the nice photos and interesting tips.
awayhome Aug 6, 2004 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

I wish I be able to visit Africa myself someday. Great page you have. Happy travel---))
Jim_Eliason Apr 18, 2004 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like a great adventure!
Sharrie Apr 13, 2004 at 2:19 AM Report Abuse

Oh wow! Elephant herd from the air?! U are one lucky girl! :-)