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Gaborone

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/South_East_District/Gaborone-1932457/TravelGuide-Gaborone.html

59,122,11

Kasane

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Kasane-1932415/TravelGuide-Kasane.html

23,45,6

Chobe National Park

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Chobe_National_Park-1932483/TravelGuide-Chobe_National_Park.html

102,371,0

Maun

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Maun-1932279/TravelGuide-Maun.html

57,84,1

Kang

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Kang-1932421/TravelGuide-Kang.html

9,21,0

Orapa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Orapa-1932197/TravelGuide-Orapa.html

1,3,0

Serowe

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Serowe-1932143/TravelGuide-Serowe.html

3,9,0

Gweta

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Gweta-1932444/TravelGuide-Gweta.html

1,5,0

Francistown

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Francistown-1932461/TravelGuide-Francistown.html

1,2,0

Selika

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Selika-1932148/TravelGuide-Selika.html

2,3,0

Nata

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Nata-1932215/TravelGuide-Nata.html

4,5,1

Shakawe

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Shakawe-1932137/TravelGuide-Shakawe.html

2,4,0

Mogoditshane

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Kweneng_District/Mogoditshane-1932261/TravelGuide-Mogoditshane.html

1,1,0

Lobatse

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Botswana/Lobatse-1932351/TravelGuide-Lobatse.html

0,1,0

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  More than wild life, more than sun, a cleansing of the soul. 

 

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Gaborone  

Cresta Lodge Gaborone

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 Hotels in Gaborone

Kasane  

Chobe Safari Lodge

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 Hotels in Kasane

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Maun  

Khwai River Lodge

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game parks around Victoria falls

game parks around Victoria falls, Botswana

 globelink Says:  HelloWith 6 days to spend we can provide you with a number of options that are not overly expensive. We can arrange a trip to the Okavango delta that comes back... 

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SEAT BELT LAW

SEAT BELT LAW, Botswana

 DAO Says:  Seat belt use in cars is mandatory by law in Botswana. The Tourist Board explains this as use of seat belts being proof of no-fault insurance. I am not sure of... 

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HAVE A GOOD BREAKDOWN SERVICE

HAVE A GOOD BREAKDOWN SERVICE, Botswana

 DAO Says:  It is cheaper to rent vehicles from local companies than the big international rental companies. If you do decide to do this (I did), please ask what provisions... 

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Kazungala Ferry Border Botswana-Zambia

Kazungala Ferry Border Botswana-Zambia, Botswana

 John195123 Says:  Kazungula Ferry Border Post is open from 06:00 - 18:00 hours. For more information, visit http://www.botswana-tourism.gov.bw/entry_req/border_posts.htmlWhat you... 

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Mamuno-Trans Kalahari Botswana-Namibia

Mamuno-Trans Kalahari Botswana-Namibia, Botswana

 John195123 Says:  The city of Mamuno is the closest city to the border with Namibia on this route, and is called the Trans Kalahari Border Post. It is open from 07:00 - 24:00... 

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move around Botswana!

move around Botswana!, Botswana

 kiberenge Says:  air and road communications between Botswana and neighbouring states are good . Most international flights are via johanesburg in south Africa, harare in... 

 Transportation in Botswana

Getting there though Jo'burg

Getting there though Jo'burg, Botswana

 GuapitoinMiami Says:  The best way to get to Chobe National Park is via an excursion from your hotel in Victoria Falls. The park is about 2 hours from Vic Falls. To get to Vic Falls,... 

 Transportation in Botswana

THIS is offroading!

THIS is offroading!, Botswana

 Radiomom Says:  Your game drives will be in heavy, HEAVY duty off-road vehicles. Don't try this at home! As we tore offroad to find a herd of water buffalo at Sandibe, Steve... 

 Transportation in Botswana

BOTSWANA TOURISM

BOTSWANA TOURISM, Botswana

 DAO Says:  The official Tourist Information Office in Gaborone is run by the Department of Tourism. They have an excellent website and are helpful if you need information.... 

 Things to Do in Botswana

KEEP BOTSWANA CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL

KEEP BOTSWANA CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL, Botswana

 DAO Says:  The sign says it all. “Littering is prohibited”. Botswana is a huge country full of natural beauty and not much litter. Please keep it that way. If you are... 

 Things to Do in Botswana

THE CRY OF THE KALAHARI

THE CRY OF THE KALAHARI, Botswana

 DAO Says:  The Kalahri Desert is a huge semi-desert actually. It has sand alright. I know. I got my car stuck in it twice! The Kalahri is a massive 362,500 sq. miles... 

 Things to Do in Botswana

Chobe Safari & Elephant Dance

Chobe Safari & Elephant Dance, Botswana

 Zanzibargirl Says:  My trip to Botswana was really mostly to go on safari in Chobe National Park. It was an addition that I made after my tour that I am really glad I organised.... 

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 We stop at one of the numerous islands in the delta. It's to be our home for two nights. We are told to pitch our tents next to the river bank on an uneven... 

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Q:  Hi, want to do this trip last week in March/1st week April, should we get good weather or is it a bit too early for the Okavanga... 

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A: Hi Chanes are that you'll see far fewer animals if it has flooded, as when the water is scarce, the animals congregate around the little water that's around. Once the... 

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FLAT, FRIENDLY & FUN

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  WANT TO VISIT AFRICA FOR THE FIRST TIME? Botswana has everything you want to see in Africa without the things you don’t. What do I mean? Botswana has great natural beauty and plenty of wild animals... 

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BOTSWANA

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 AFRICA Feel the pulse of Africa beat beneath your feet Watch the herds of elephant drink where rivers meet Listen to the lion roar echo through the night The majestic martial eagle spread his wings... 

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Okavango - Jewel of Africa

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 I spent 2 weeks in the Okavango Delta with Wilderness Safaris in their so-called tented camps. Camping was never like this when I was young, see the accomodation tips to get an idea of how luxurious... 

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Far from the madding crowd

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 My trip to Botswana was part of a 20 day organised overland safari from Cape Town to Victoria Falls. Botswana is a landlocked country, the size of which can be compared to that of France. It is one... 

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Botswana

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 In 1994 I visited for the first time Botswana. We came from the Vicfalls in Zimbabwe by plane to Maun. From Maun we flied with a cesna to the Inner Delta of the Okavango. With another flight we flied... 

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