Adventure Tours in Botswana

Landlocked, Botswana may seem like it is mostly desert, but there are attractions on different ends of the spectrum. Animals roam free and nature extends into golden horizons. Here, nature does not simply survive; it thrives and has any nature enthusiast foaming at the mouth. 

Africa’s fastest growing city and Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, is a sprawling urban center. As much as the rest of Botswana is nature in its prime, Gaborone is a modern city with no tribal ties. However, despite its busy activity, it is relatively tranquil, offers more transportation options than there are antelopes in the savannah, and serves as a stable base for most nature excursions. 

Most of Botswana is covered by the Kalahari Desert. Dry riverbeds from long ago turn into standing pools during rain season, but the sun reigns over this region most of the year. Nonetheless, a variety of flora and fauna, as well as Bushman tribes, call the desert home. Explore the Gcwihaba Caves and Aha Hills by navigating underground labyrinths decorated with stalagmite and stalactite formations.

Perhaps one of the best places to see wonders during adventures in Botswana is the Okavango Delta. Water and greenery are not the first things that pop into mind when one thinks of Africa, yet that’s exactly what greets adrenaline junkies here. To get to the largest inland delta of the world, hop into a dugout canoe (mokoros) and weave your way through hippo herds and elephant families. Spend the night on one of the delta’s many islands, many of which have so much salt on them that no trees can grow there except for palm trees! 

If you want more pachyderms in your life, skip on over to Chobe National Park. This reserve has one of the largest game concentrations in Africa and covers three iconic wildlife areas: the Chobe riverfront, the newly accessible Okavango-like linyanti marshes, and remote Savuti.

The Moremi Game Reserve, as one the most beautiful reserves in the world, was created out of concern for the depletion of wildlife due to hunting and poaching. It’s protected under law and boasts conservation significance. It’s home to diverse ecosystems: woodlands, dry savannahs, grasslands, floodplains, marshes, waterways, lagoons, and islands.