| Africa is a wild and untamable place, with many | | | | occur, allowing magnificent views of huge flocks |
| locals within the continent embracing national | | | | covering the skies. From waterbirds to forest |
| treasures. National parks and wildlife reserves | | | | birds, you'll find a diverse display that will dazzle |
| abound, and for those traveling to Botswana, one | | | | you with their colors and numbers. |
| of the more famous parks is Chobe National Park. | | | | Broken into four distinct ecosystems, Chobe |
| It is a diverse place, offering visitors a number of | | | | National Park is not just open African plains. The |
| amazing sights, from dazzling sunsets to huge | | | | Serondela features grassy plains and dense |
| herds of powerful elephants. Chobe National Park | | | | forests along the river. The Savuti Marsh can be |
| is the sort of place that demands a high quality | | | | found in the west and is a popular place for birds |
| camera for only the best shots that you can | | | | to seek out food. The Linyanti Swamps are in the |
| gloat over when you return home. | | | | northwest with hot and dry land situated between |
| Chobe National Park is a place to be respected. | | | | sections. Each ecosystem -- swamp, forest, |
| Located next to the Okavango Delta where the | | | | grassland, and arid plain -- all offer something |
| Moremi Game Reserve can be found, it extends | | | | different to the visitor. Different animals live in |
| to the Chobe River and the Savute Channel. That | | | | these areas, allowing a glimpse into the life of a |
| means there is plenty of land for you to explore, | | | | wild creature. The views are spectacular no |
| and this is best done on a safari trip, as walking | | | | matter where you are, and you'll love the idea of |
| among the animals can be risky. Lions, buffalo, | | | | staying until the sun goes down over the edge of |
| antelope, and a multitude of other animals, great | | | | the world. |
| and small, make their homes here. Chobe National | | | | Losing yourself in the majesty of such a |
| Park is well-known for its large concentration of | | | | wondrous place can be easy to do. Make sure |
| elephants. The park boasts over 120,000 | | | | you have a guide that can not only take you |
| elephants, which you will see moving in family | | | | there and back, but also point out unique aspects |
| groups, old and young alike. | | | | you may otherwise miss. Dress for the weather, |
| Birding is also excellent, particularly throughout | | | | bring plenty of water, and seek your adventure! |
| November to March when many bird migrations | | | | |