{"id":325,"date":"2024-09-12T04:10:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T04:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lunferkavodi.com\/?p=325"},"modified":"2025-07-22T10:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:12:16","slug":"why-botswana-should-be-next-on-your-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lunferkavodi.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/12\/why-botswana-should-be-next-on-your-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Botswana Should Be Next on Your Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Botswana<\/span><\/a> is a country of contrasts and one of the few remaining wildlife sanctuaries\u00a0<\/span>in the world<\/span>. Picture a m\u00e9lange of species and unspoilt landscapes, with winding waterways fringed by papyrus plants and otherworldly glittering salt pans.\u00a0It’s also home to a third of the\u00a0world’s\u00a0elephants, an impressive\u00a0<\/span>big<\/span>\u00a0cat population, and adorable meerkat mobs, to name just a few! Most importantly, it’s a haven for endangered wildlife like African wild dogs and black rhinos, making it a dream come true for conservation enthusiasts. As one of our\u00a0<\/span>personal<\/span>\u00a0favourite safari destinations, here’s\u00a0why Botswana should be next on your bucket list<\/span>…<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There are so many reasons why Botswana should be next on your bucket list, Image Credit: Wilderness Safaris<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Who Will Enjoy Botswana?<\/h2>\n

Botswana is the perfect holiday destination for photography and wildlife enthusiasts, romantic getaways<\/a>, and solo and group travellers. It’s for you if you want to dig a little deeper, see more, and get face-to-face with nature in its wildest form.<\/p>\n

With incredible wildlife, making it one of the best photographic safari destinations in the world and a high-quality but low-impact tourism model, it’s a fantastic destination for eco-conscious and sustainability-centred guests. If you want all the wilderness but still like the bells and whistles of a luxury safari, you can rest assured that these accommodations offer luxury, and some have private airstrips for fuss-free travel between destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The guides here are in a league of their own, knowing their local areas like the back of their hands. Then, there’s the diversity of safaris, from game drives, mokoro, houseboats, bush walks, quad biking and horseback safaris; you’ll never run out of ways to admire the vastness and wow moments they bring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Admire the Chobe River from sunrise to sunset, Image Credit: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Where to Go in Botswana\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Here are some of our must-see destinations when visiting Botswana. Each will feel like a world of its own, bringing plenty of pinch-me moments.<\/p>\n

Chobe, The Land of Gentle Giants<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Immensity and diversity\u00a0are the name of the game at\u00a0<\/span>Chobe National Park<\/span><\/a>, with <\/span>an abundance of<\/span> species calling it home.\u00a0<\/span>Known as the “Elephant Capital” of the world, Chobe\u00a0<\/span>is dominated<\/span> by countless <\/span>of <\/span>these\u00a0<\/span>grand<\/span> creatures<\/span>, as well as<\/span> many other wildlife species.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you can look forward to seeing the rest of the Big 5<\/span>, as well as<\/span> the zebra, giraffe, endangered African wild dog, civet, hyena, baboon and puku antelope.<\/span> In addition to these land animals, crocodiles and hippos lurk beneath the\u00a0water’s surface.\u00a0<\/span>There are also so many ways to explore this wildlife-rich area<\/span>. For<\/span>\u00a0instance, game drives, <\/span>photographic safaris<\/span><\/a>, bush walks and boat cruises.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Imagine being surrounded by these Gentle Giants, Image Credit: Chobe Game Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why We Love It<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n