Situated in the southern reaches of Africa, Botswana is renowned for its pristine wilderness areas characterised by deep lagoons, wetlands, lush palms, rugged hills and desert plains scattered with scrubland.
The country’s primary tourist drawcard is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari Desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. These natural wonders provide a tranquil haven for an abundance of African wildlife to thrive.
Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains, which host large prides of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills, where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia. (ITT)
Bordering both the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park in northern Botswana, Khwai Private Reserve spans approximately 180,000 hectares along the north-eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. Established through a community-based partnership between local villages and the tourism sector, the reserve supports conservation alongside sustainable economic opportunities for nearby communities. Riverine forests, seasonal floodplains, open grasslands, mopane woodland, winding channels and lagoons create a varied landscape that supports an exceptional diversity of wildlife. Elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog and sable antelope are among the species found here, together with abundant birdlife. Visitors explore the reserve on guided game drives, walking safaris and mokoro excursions through the Delta's waterways, with night drives on private concession land adding opportunities to encounter nocturnal animals.
