Pristine, verdant and truly magical. Botswana is one of the few African countries to realise the importance of ecological preservation and low impact tourism. Unique in the diversity of its landscapes—green wetlands, forested islands and rivers that eventually sink into the parched sands of the Kalahari Desert—Botswana is the real Africa. Discover a realm that is totally wild and unexpected, with an unforgettable beauty.
Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Khwai River Lodge
Moremi Wildlife Reserve is situated at the heart of the Okavango Delta and was the first area in Botswana to be set aside by tribal people for the preservation of animals. It has been a game reserve since the early 1960s and as such remains remarkably untouched by development. Not only this, but its inhabitants have a special involvement with the environment: a visit here takes you close to local villages where traditional ways of life flourish.
Chobe National Park, Savute Elephant Camp
In the heart of Botswana's Chobe National Park lies a dynamic wilderness, a sweeping expanse of savannah and marshland surrounded by dramatic outcrops of rock. Through this runs the mysterious Savute Channel. After 30 years of lying dormant, in 2010 the Channel suddenly - and unaccountably - started flowing once again. A whole new eco-system, complete with big game, is now evolving.
The Okavango Delta, Eagle Island Camp
One of the world's largest inland water systems, the Okavango Delta is a unique oasis of life. Stretching over 16,000 square kms at the heart of the Kalahari Desert, this web of waterways supports a staggering variety of animals, plants, fish and birds.