Forming the boundary between Botswana and Namibia is the Chobe River - one of the most well-known perennial rivers in Africa. The Chobe River Front encompasses vast floodplains fringed by lush riverine woodlands. The abundant wildlife inhabiting the river and its shores can be viewed from a river safari where visitors can spot elephants, hippo, water-loving antelope including the rare red lechwe and a variety of other game such as giraffe, zebra, and buffalo. Nature lovers will delight in the incredibly scenic natural landscapes and bird watchers can look forward to the wide section of bird species which can be spotted along the river banks.
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and this varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. The diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.
Northern Botswana’s Boteti River, forming the western boundary of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, lies within the basin of the ancient Lake Makgadikgadi. Each year, thousands of zebras and wildebeests migrate between the pans and the river, joined by springbok, gemsbok, elephants, and hippos along its banks. Birdwatchers encounter pelicans, fish eagles, and herons here, while the nearby pans transform into breeding grounds for vast flamingo colonies after the rains. Visitors can explore by game drive or boat when water levels permit, take quad biking excursions across the salt flats, sleep under the stars, or join cultural tours with local communities.
