Despite recent and surprisingly rapid modernization, Botswana’s cities provide little in the way of tourist attractions. However, what the cities lack in excitement, the surrounding wilderness areas more than make up for in outstanding natural beauty. The country’s primary tourist draw card is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta - the largest inland delta in the world provide a haven for an abundance of African wildlife. 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.
The Greater Moremi Area encompasses the Moremi Game Reserve and the neighboring Khwai Concession in Botswana. This diverse region features a rich mosaic of landscapes, including mopane woodlands, floodplains, lagoons, papyrus-lined rivers, and acacia forests, which support an incredible array of wildlife. At the heart of the region lies the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which brings life to this unique ecosystem through seasonal floods and diverse habitats. The Greater Moremi Area is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity, with thriving wildlife populations including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino—along with countless other species such as African wild dogs, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and a stunning variety of birdlife. For safari enthusiasts, this area offers some of the most authentic and rewarding wildlife experiences in Africa, where the beauty of the delta and the abundance of wildlife come together to create a truly unforgettable adventure.
Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
