Botswana Tourist Information - Botswana Attractions and African Safari

Botswana is one of the finest travel destinations in the African continent. It is among the best places in the world for exploring wildlife and to take safaris. Okavango Delta region, is the most popular region among the tourists. During the rainy season this region becomes a maze of waterways, islands, and lakes. Moremi Wildlife Refuge in Okavango has a wide variety of wildlife, flora and fauna.

Most popular regions of Botswana are

- National Parks and Game Reserves

- Kalahari Desert

- Gemsbok National Park

- Tuli Block

- Khama Rhino Sanctuary

- Okavango Delta

Other than visiting the wildlife reserves you can also do the following exciting activities:

- Fly over parts of Botswana in a hot-air balloon.

- Fishing in Okavango Delta and Chobe river systems.

- Experience Botswana's culture in a historic village called Serowe.

Once the Visitors reach their camp by a light aircraft, they can then safari by vehicle, on foot, by motorboat, riding in a makoro canoe, a horse, ride a quad bike or even an elephant. The transportation modes in Botswana are a fun and fascinating part of the safari experience. To protect the country's natural assets, the government has instituted a policy of promoting and encouraging low-volume, high-cost tourism. It is one of the few remaining places in Africa where the adventuresome safari still exists.

PEOPLE: San people have lived here for thousands of years using the ancient methods of hunting and gathering. The Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in the north are areas of outstanding natural beauty, rich in animal life.

CLIMATE: Summer: November to March. High temperatures average 85-95°F with lows around 65°F. Winter: June to August. Daytime temperatures around 75°F with nighttime lows around 40°F.

ECONOMY OVERVIEW: Botswana has one of the world's highest economic growth rates. Through fiscal discipline and sound management, Botswana has transformed itself from one of the poorest countries in the world to a middle-income country. Diamond mining has fueled much of the expansion. Tourism, financial services, subsistence farming, and cattle raising are other key sectors.

CURRENCY: Botswana Pula (BWP), 1 BWP = 100 Thebe.

ELECTRICITY: 230 volts, 50Hz. ( US visitors should consider carrying the voltage converters)

LANGUAGE: Official language - English. Most popular spoken language - Setswana.

Although Botswana is a relatively safe country for tourists, still you should visit travel.state.gov for any current safety recommendations for Botswana.