| Do you want a vacation within a vacation? If so, | | | | them. Thus, when selecting particular Botswana |
| then you should consider taking a thrilling safari in | | | | safaris, it is important to consider whether or not |
| Botswana. However, selecting one may at first | | | | you would have enough time to complete them. |
| seem like a daunting task-because so many | | | | 3. Your Botswana tourist destination |
| safaris are available! | | | | This is important because you can only enjoy |
| Botswana has the perfect environment for | | | | certain safaris in certain regions. For instance, fly-in |
| safaris. It is a little smaller than the U.S. state of | | | | safaris are common in certain areas, while |
| Texas, with about 221,600 square miles. | | | | elephant-back safaris are available in other areas. |
| Compared to other popular safari destinations | | | | When planning your tourist destinations, take the |
| such as South Africa and Kenya, Botswana offers | | | | different safari types into consideration. |
| more wild animals and fewer observers. In fact, | | | | Here are some of the best and most popular |
| the government has reserved 17% of the nation | | | | safaris throughout Botswana: |
| as parkland. | | | | - Chobe National Park |
| If you are interested in an environment-friendly | | | | This national park is roughly 4,100 square miles |
| vacation, then you should certainly consider a | | | | and includes a cornucopia of terrain, numerous big |
| safari in Botswana. These trips have a low impact | | | | cats and elephants, and more than 90 species of |
| on the environment, allowing you to leave only | | | | fish! |
| your footprints during your journey. Furthermore, | | | | - Kalahari Desert |
| on a local level the Batswanas receive education | | | | This includes the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, with a |
| about safeguarding their environment. In fact, the | | | | reserve of about 10,600 acres. The sanctuary |
| government requires inhabitants to protect their | | | | safeguards both white and black rhinos. |
| local environment. | | | | - Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan National Park |
| When choosing a particular safari in Botswana to | | | | This national park consists of a dry basin that is |
| enjoy, here are some important factors that you | | | | roughly 2,800 square miles. During the summer |
| should consider: | | | | you can see several flamingos, zebras, and |
| 1. Your budget. | | | | wildebeests here. |
| In general, Botswana safaris tend to be quite | | | | - Mashatu Game Reserve |
| expensive, ranging from $200-$2,000 per day | | | | With an area of over 100,000 acres, this is |
| (exclusive of airfare). Unfortunately, some safaris | | | | Botswana's largest privately-owned wildlife region. |
| cost more than others do. For instance, if you are | | | | Here you can enjoy watching a variety of wildlife, |
| on a shoestring budget, then you should probably | | | | and ancient archeological sites. |
| consider a walking safari rather than a fly-in safari. | | | | - Okavango Delta |
| However, you can make pricier safaris more | | | | With roughly 1,900 square miles, the Moremi |
| affordable by taking certain actions. If you take a | | | | Wildlife Reserve is located on this huge river delta |
| fly-in safari, split the airfare costs with friends. | | | | (in fact, it is the world's largest one). |
| Stay in cheap lodges during your safari. In fact, | | | | The government and people of Botswana |
| these lodges actually include mini-safaris and tours | | | | welcome visitors to enjoy their land and wildlife, |
| themselves. You can even camp out for a | | | | yet respect and responsibility for the area is |
| rock-bottom nightly rate! | | | | crucial. In that, Batswana have created an |
| 2. Your time available. | | | | environment perfect for a fun and educational |
| Some safaris may not be practical for you, | | | | safari expedition. |
| depending on how much time you can spend on | | | | |