"Botswana 2004" Botswana by JohanIsWeg

Botswana Travel Guide: 899 reviews and 2,156 photos

Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966, five years after its southern neighbour South Africa. With less than two million inhabitants, Botswana has earned a reputation of being one of Africa's quiet achievers. In fact, through sound fiscal policy and management, Botswana has maintained one of the world's highest economic growth rates since independence with the national currency, the Pula, often outperforming the South African rand.
Botswana is an African wildlife treasure chest, with outstanding game reserves in the northern part of the country, including Linyanti, Savuti and Chobe.

Last visit to Botswana: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Oct 19, 2008
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Night life on safari in Botswana - Botswana

Nocturnal spotting Nightlife (1)

A great part of the excitement on a Botswana safari is to sit next to a crackling fire at night and lance a spotlight... more travel advice

Binoculars for close encounters - Botswana

Binoculars for close encounters What to Pack (1)

Binoculars are a very important accessory for a Botswana safari. It is very frustrating missing out on a cheetah hunt... more travel advice

Savuti Game Reserve Off The Beaten Path (4)

Savuti is most famous for its predators: lion, spotted hyena, jackal, wild dog and cheetah. Derek and Beverly Joubert’s... more travel advice

Elephants congregate at water hole - Botswana

Linyanti Game Reserve Off The Beaten Path (4)

Linyanti lies on the southern banks of the Linyanti River and Chobe's western border. The 111 000 hectare private... more travel advice

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Border crossings from South Africa
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A boerewors braai
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Written Oct 19, 2008

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Comments (8)

Mikebb Sep 18, 2011 at 7:44 PM Report Abuse

An excellent page Johan, fantastic photos and looks like the trip of a lifetime. We hope to revisit SA after our brief taste Sun City, 2007.
Nemorino Aug 26, 2010 at 2:37 PM Report Abuse

Fine tips on Botswana, especially the impressive Game Reserves. We once spent a long weekend at a game reserve in Swaziland and it was fine, but the ones in Botswana sound even more exciting.
ATLC Jul 22, 2010 at 2:54 AM Report Abuse

Botswana is a dream destination: to safari and visit a dear friend. I don't like pap but the boerewors is almost the same as the Drentse worst here in NL (same spicing). Great page!
Yaqui Jul 8, 2009 at 9:41 PM Report Abuse

What a absolutely fabulous page. Your HP photograph here is fantastic. Your off the beaten paths tips are excellent. Thanks for the lovely VT tour!
hindu1936 Apr 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM Report Abuse

Oh yes! mouth waters just thinking about. haven't had sausage in years! Not known in Korea. Your tips are very practical and for this type of travel, necessary. thank you very much
lynnehamman Feb 18, 2009 at 5:02 AM Report Abuse

Hoe verlang ek nou vir n stukkie boerewors! Great page on Botswana- I feel homesick.
PierreZA Nov 16, 2008 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

Kan jy glo ek was nog nie in Botswana nie. Lekke om weer van jou te hoor. Very nice page! Sal Nepal geniet, dankie!
easterntrekker Sep 4, 2008 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

I love the lion's picture on your first page . Please write more.. did you go by an organized safari?