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Safari destinations in Botswana...
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The Okavango isn't a designated game reserve but it's recognized as
one of the most important wetland wilderness areas in the world.
Distinguished by a vast area of water set in Botswana's great Kalahari
sands it experiences an annual flood from the north that creates a
massive seasonally flooded zone around this huge oasis.
Puku and Sitatunga are the main mammal specialties - the Okavango
Delta is a birder's paradise. This area is well known for mekoro
trails.
The delta is heavily influenced by the annual floods - timing a
safari can be important. Access to the main camps is via light
aircraft from Victoria Falls/Kasane or Maun.. |
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Moremi is the premier safari destination in the Okavango. A vast area
that includes habitats from both the seasonally and permanently flooded
zones of the delta.
Moremi and its fringes in the Delta proper are home to some of
Botswana's best and most exclusive safari camps. Best season is from May
to October. Access to these spots is by light aircraft. Easily
arranged. |
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A very popular safari spot, recognized for having the highest
concentration of elephants in the world. The Chobe river front is easily
accessed from Victoria Falls on a short stop basis. The Linyanti and
Savuti areas are more exclusive and offer some of the most productive
wildlife safaris in Botswana.
 | The Linyanti is relatively inaccessible, a remote area which has
become well known for its walking safaris - the Selinda is a private
reserve where most of these safaris are run. |
| Savuti is famed for Zebra migrations and continual struggle for
dominance between lions and hyaena. |
Chobe as a whole is home to a huge diversity of predators, plains
game, small mammals and birds. Access to the river front is simple, the
remoter spot are easily connected via light aircraft. |
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A huge area on one of the world's most extensive mantles of sand,
Botswana's Kalahari includes three of Africa's remotest game reserves.
Best tackled on a mobile safari with a specialist guide.
One small spot is the home of Africa's most romantic camp…access on
a mobile safari or fly in on a private charter. Open February to
December. |
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