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Botswana country guide

4 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

Traditional mokoro canoe on the waterways of Botswana's Okavango Delta. — “Okavango Delta Mokoro.jpg” by Surreal Name Given, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ Author Surreal Name Given · CC BY 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When is the best time to visit Botswana for Okavango Delta?June through August is an especially rewarding period for Botswana's Okavango Delta, because floodwater arriving from the Angolan highlands expands its wetlands during…

Food and drink 1

What local dishes should I try in Botswana, and where should I look for them?Try seswaa with bogobe and morogo for a traditional Setswana meal, then explore fermented sorghum porridge, fried magwinya, and other preparations associated with…

Places and experiences 1

What should a first-time traveler see in Botswana beyond the obvious highlights?Explore the ancient rock art at Tsodilo, see elephants along the Chobe River, and experience the Makgadikgadi salt pans for three very different sides of Botswana…

Trip planning 1

How can I plan a memorable first trip to Botswana without rushing?Plan roughly ten to twelve nights around two main safari bases—Maun for the Okavango region and Kasane for Chobe—adding a third destination only if the travel time and…

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