Gaborone, Botswana: Things to Do in the Capital City and Why It Is Worth a Stop
Gaborone is more than a stopover on the way to Maun. Here is how to spend a day or two in the capital, from the Three Dikgosi Monument to a game reserve inside the city.
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Botswana 7 Day Itinerary: Okavango, Moremi and Chobe
A one-way week from Maun to Kasane that links the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park. Day-by-day plan with seasons, logistics, and packing notes.
Savuti, Botswana: An Independent Traveler’s Safari Guide
Savuti is a remote part of Chobe National Park known for its marsh, an unpredictable channel, and strong predator action. This guide covers when to go, how to get there, and how to plan a self-sufficient safari.
Things to Do in Botswana: 10 Experiences Worth Planning Around
From mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta to elephant herds on the Chobe River, these are the best things to do in Botswana. Use this guide to choose the experiences that fit your time, season and travel style.
Maun, Botswana: Gateway to the Okavango Delta, Airport Guide and Things to Do
Maun is the safari capital of Botswana and the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Here is how the airport, charter flights, things to do and places to stay fit together before or after the bush.
Khwai, Botswana: Complete Safari Planning Guide for Independent Travelers
Khwai is a community concession on the northeastern edge of the Okavango Delta, known for predator sightings, night drives, and mokoro trips. This guide covers seasons, wildlife, activities, lodging, and how to get there as an independent traveler.
Botswana Weather by Month: When to Go and What to Expect
Botswana has a dry season from about May to October and a green season from about November to April. This month-by-month guide explains the weather, what it means for wildlife and what to pack.
Botswana Food and Drink: What to Eat and Sip on Safari
Botswana food is hearty, mild and built around beef, sorghum, maize and wild greens. Learn the dishes to try, what to drink, how tap water works and how lodges handle dietary needs.
Botswana Money and Tipping: Pula, Cards, ATMs and Safari Tips
Botswana uses the pula, cards work in towns but not in the bush, and tipping is customary rather than mandatory. Here is how to handle cash, cards and gratuities on safari.
Botswana Vaccinations and Malaria: A Health Guide for Safari Travelers
Staying healthy on safari means a travel clinic visit, up-to-date vaccinations and a malaria plan built around your route and season. This guide explains what to ask and what to pack, without replacing medical advice.
