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Baines Baobabs: Originally known as the Sleeping Sisters, were immortalized in paintings by artist and adventurer Thomas Baines in May 1862.
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Maun is the gateway to Northern Botswana and the starting point for all types of safaris. Travel north to the fragile ecosystem of the Okavango Delta, an inland river delta, where water appears to float upon the desert.The Moremi Game Reserve, covering 25% of the delta on its eastern edge, lies adjacent to the Chobe National Park, which encompasses a wide variety of habitats and has some of the largest concentrations of game found on the African continent. On to Kasane and down to Nata, into the Nxai/Makgadikgadi Pan National Park. The complex of salt pans are a striking physical feature covering some 12000 square kilometers. In the heat of the day, sky and land seem to merge creating an eerie other-worldly feeling. A unique and delightful wildlife experience awaits you on this journey!
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| From the Editor |
Travelling through Botswana is a stunning visual experience. Take a Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe), perfectly suited to the calm waters of one of the world's largest inland Deltas - the Okavango! Experience an African sunset in Chobe National Park with its vast array of wildlife and take in the beauty of the tranquil and largely uninhabited Nxai and Makgadikgadi dry winter saltpans, which transform into a huge wetland during the rainy season.This spectacular route we travel should only be attempted in a 4 wheel drive!
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| Yours in Travel |
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| The Okavango Delta is one of the most spectacular floodplains in the world. It is home to the Moremi Game Reserve
with a superb diversity of wildlife, among forests and lagoons.
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Chobe is divided into 4 eco systems: Serondela with lush plains and dense forests in the north-east; Savuti Marsh in the west; Linyanti Swamps in the north-west and hot dry hinterland in between.
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Nxai Pan adjoins the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park on its northern border. The pan itself is a fossil lake-bed about 40 square kms in size. Wildlife is abundant here. |
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Mammals of Africa |
Trees of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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Zebras are busy, alert and very noisy. The spectacular but seasonal zebra migration moves between Linyanti and the Savuti Marsh between November and March.
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Baines Baobabs is
a remarkable cluster of trees, also known as Seven Sisters.
The trees dominate a small island on the edge of the open Kudiakam Pan.
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The Makgadikgadi saltpans have a vast population of Flamingo. Seasonal flooding on the pans generates shallow wetlands and a large food supply exists. |
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Beer of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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Kgadi is a home brewed beer-like drink. It is made from distilled sugar, wild roots and maize. Yeast and black tobacco are often added for strength.
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Wild watermelon, found in sandy desert areas, is said to have originated in Botswana. It is an important food and water source for the local people. |
Botswana is named for the Tswana people. A Tswana does not think in terms of individual rights, but of responsibilities to his family and tribe. |
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