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Districts in Botswana: Central Botswana, Chobe, Ghamzi, Kgalakadi, Kweneng, Ngamiland, and Southern Botswana.

The Republic of Botswana is situated in Southern Africa, nestled between South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Botswana is one of the last unspoiled corners of Africa and is the ultimate safari destination. Vast herds of animals cross the plains of the Kalahari to the Okavango Delta, the Chobe River swamps and flood plains and the salt pans of Makgadikgadi - a unique range of ecosytems in which bird, plant and animal life abound.

Botswana is the largest exporter of gemstone diamonds in the world as well as a large beef exporter to the European Economic Community. Economy is closely tied to South Africa.

Capital City of Botswana: Gaborone


car hire, hotels, travel agencies, travel guides, transportation / traveling to botswana 

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Car Rental Botswana

 Europcar 
Only new rental cars [ average age only 6 months ], All inclusive prices, 24 hours roadside assistance, 24/7 service most airports.

Hotels in Botswana / Camps & Lodges

 South Africa Explored - Hotels in Botswana
A comprehensive directory of hotels, game lodges and resorts in Gaborone and Botswana in southern Africa. From comfortable ry hotels to 5-star kuxury Botswana hotels and resorts and game lodges.
Hotels : Chobe River Hotels, Chobe National Park Hotels, Gaborone Hotels, Kasane Hotels, Maun Hotels, Okavango Delta Hotels, Rakops Hotels

National Parks

 Central Kalahari
 Chobe National Park
 Khama Rhino Sanctuary
 Linyanti Reserve
 Mashatu Game Reserve
 Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan
 Moremi Wildlife Reserve
 Okavango Delta
 Savute Game Reserve

Travel Agent / Tour Operator

 Albatros Travel & Safaris 
Albatros Travel is a member of various nature conservation groups like WWF and is an accepted pioneer of ecological tourism. Albatros Travel works closely with local groups to conserve local nature and culture and indeed has been awarded many prizes in recognition of its activities in conservation as well as ecological, responsible and alternative tourism.



 Botswana.com
Botswana is Africa at its very best - untamed, vast expanses of pristine wilderness, teeming with wildlife, alive with expectancy and an ultimate safari holiday. The magnificent Okavango Delta and neighboring Chobe National Park form the nucleus of this ultimate African safari destination, where great herds of grazers and browsers - followed by predators - roam between the red sands of the Kalahari – home to the San Bushmen – prides perfect peace and solitude, and the grand channels of the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and Linyanti Rivers. Also worth visiting are the searing thirst lands of the Makgadikgadi Pans - a unique range of ecosystems in which bird, plant and animal life abound, and the Central Kalahari. Botswana is a land locked country, dominated in geographical terms by the Kalahari Desert; however it is probably more famous for its safari tours in the spectacular inland Okavango Delta. Botswana safaris offer travellers truly amazing and diverse experiences in pristine environments. Explore the fascinating deserts, wetlands, savannahs, the delta and wildlife-packed game reserves of one of the wildest regions in Africa.

Travel Guides Botswana / Related Books

 Botswana: The Insider's Guide - Ian Michler
Botswana boasts some of southern Africa's most glorious and unspoiled safari destinations, with a staggering array of wildlife and pristine habitats. Most spectacular of the country's natural treasures is the Okavango Delta, home to unsurpassed animal and bird life, which you can discover on foot, in a 4X4 vehicle or on a leisurely mokoro trip. But wildlife is not all Botswana has to offer. The Insider's Guide takes you on a journey through a country that has one of the most vibrant economies in the region and is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene. It also gives you invaluable insight into the life and people, and practical details on the best overland trips you can take, the ideal camps and lodges for a safari, and wonderful insider tips on where to find the best arts, crafts, festivals and music on your travels. Fans of Alexander McCall-Smith's bestselling The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series will be interested to visit Gaborone, the home of its protagonist, Precious Ramotse.
Paperback 192 pages (June 2005); Publisher: Struik Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 1868729966
 Botswana - Bradt Travel Guide - Chris McIntyre
Botswana's Okavango Delta is a wetland paradise and top destination in Africa for wildlife enthusiasts. The Bradt guide offers thorough coverage of this unique ecosystem and its multitude of bird and plant life. The lure of the Chobe National Park as a prime conservation area, the Linyanti Swamps, the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Tsodilo Hills with their wealth of bushman rock art (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are also covered in depth, supplying the visitor with a wide range of very accessible attractions. As well as detailed sections on the environment, wildlife and fauna, the volume contains guidance on safari camps and lodges and information on Gaborone, Maun and other gateway cities. A background to the culture and people of the region is also included.
Paperback 432 pages (November 21, 2002); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620246.
 Botswana - Globetrotter Travel Pack - Alan Brough
The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Botswana has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Botswana by concisely highlighting the region's 'must see' areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical 'At-a-Glance' sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Botswana is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Botswana, which highlights scenic routes, it features 9 detailed area maps and 2 town plans.
Paperback 128 pages (November 30, 2004); Publisher: New Holland Publishers (UK); Language: English; ISBN: 1843308843
 Okavango: Africa's Last Eden - Francis Lanting
This is the first major celebration in text and photographs of Africa''s last Eden. More than 130 extraordinary photographs capture with powerful immediacy the beauty and drama of Africa''s breathtaking Okavango Delta.'
Paperback 168 pages (September 24, 1999); Publisher: Robert Hale; Language: English; ISBN: 0709065590


Transport / How do I travel to Botswana

 Gaborone Airport - Sir Seretse Khama Airport

 Air Botswana - Cape Town, Johannesburg

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

Railways

 Shongologo Express - railway adventure across South Africa
The Shongololo Express safari trains are very unique in that they only travel at night, thereby arriving each morning in a new and exciting destination and they also carry their own fleet of mini coaches for sightseeing tours during the day. No more packing and unpacking for with Shongololo your hotel travels with you.

 Online map of Botswana [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]
 Botswana: Highly Detailed GPS Road Map 
GPS Road Map Botswana (December 31, 2004); Publisher: International Motoring Productions; Language: English; ISBN: 0620279397.


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 Travel Insurance

 Government - Government Botswana
 Botswana Tourism ???

 Discover Botswana

 Gaborone - Capital City of Botswana

 Central District
 Chobe
 Ghanzi
 Kgalagadi
 Kgatleng
 Kweneng
 Ngamiland
 North-East District
 South-East District
 Southern District

 Francistown
As one of the oldest towns in Botswana and site of southern Africa's first gold rush, Francistown, home to 92,500 people, is a typical frontier town, strategically placed as the gateway to the north, with all the main roads to Gaborone, Zimbabwe, Maun and Kazungula passing through it. It manages to maintain its character despite being Botswana's second-largest urban centre and Capital of the North.
 Gabane
 Jwaneng
 Lobatse
Town situated in a range of hills in South-Eastern Botswana, 65km south of the capital Gaborone.
 Maun
 Ramotswa
 Selebi-Phikwe
 Serowe - Botswana's largest village - trade and commerce center
Located in a fertile, well-watered area in central Botswana. Capital City of the Ngwato people since King Khama moved here in 1902. It has a memorial to Khama III, chief of the Ngwato people in the late 19th and early 20th century. See Serowe

 Botswana Post
 Kalahari Desert
 News - MMbegi Online
 University - University of Botswana

Cuisine - Botswana Foods / Recipes

  The Best of African Cooking  
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132 

History of Botswana

Independence: 30 September 1966 (from UK)

Prior to European contact, the Batswana lived as herders and farmers under tribal rule. The Batswana (plural of "Motswana") refers to the country's major ethnic group.

 Botswana History Pages by Neil Parsons
 Botswana's History - Wikipedia

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Kuru Kalahari - virtual exhibition Kuru artists

Web Portals / Search Engine / Botswana Directory

 Botwsana Tourist information - by Albatros Travel
Beyond the narrow eastern corridor where the majority of population is concentrated, Botswana is a largely roadless wilderness of savannas, deserts, wetlands and salt pans. To ensure the country's natural assets are preserved, Botswana's government has embraced a policy of courting only high-cost, low-impact tourism . Skinflints and softies beware: this is a destination for the intrepid, well-heeled traveller...
 Thuto.org - Botswana academic web-site
"Thuto" is a word in Setswana, the national language of Botswana. It is related to the verbs "go ruta" (to teach), and "go ithuta" (to learn), and is usually now translated "education" or "learning". The "th" should be pronounced as an aspirated "t", not as the English "th" sound.

 Yahoo Botswana Directories


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