Amid the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are surrounded by the Kalahari Desert southeast of the Okavango Delta. Rains transform them into a haven for migratory animals, including wildebeest, large zebra populations and the predators that prey on them. Among the many things to do here are safari rides, game drives, and birdwatching. However, experiencing the view of large herds of antelope converging to drink water is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bushmen trackers take you on guided walks to historical sites to learn about their ancient culture and the natural environment.
Northern Botswana hosts the Okavango Delta, a vast inland delta, and it is known as the world’s largest intact delta. This region is renowned for its expansive grasslands, which flood seasonally, providing a rich habitat for animals. The Okavango River feeds it during the drier months. The fan-shaped delta is a network of papyrus-fringed stretches that connect open areas teeming with water lilies. The Moremi Game Reserve covers the eastern and central parts of the region. Here, dugout canoes manoeuvre past hippos, elephants and crocodiles. On dry land, wildlife includes lions, leopards, giraffes and rhinos.
Positioned between the Chobe National Park and the Moremi Game Reserve lies Khwai Private Reserve. From those productive and vital areas, majestic wildlife floods into the reserve. The landscape varies from open grasslands to channels and waterways and the Mopane hinterland. The reserve was created to bridge tourism and local communities, generating significant economic revenue. Safaris in Khwai are among the best and most exclusive in Africa, and homes lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo, elephant and hundreds of dainty antelope, which can all be seen as you drive through the diverse landscapes.
