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A trip to Botswana, where water meets the desert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wild, primeval nature<\/strong> is what strikes you most on a trip to Botswana<\/strong>. The country lies in the heart of Southern Africa,<\/strong> and 75% of it is taken up by the Kalahari Desert<\/strong> and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.<\/strong> Spectacular yet arid landscapes make the presence of water even more precious and surprising.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, one of Botswana\u2019s biggest attractions is the Okavango Delta<\/strong>. What is a river delta doing in a landlocked country? It\u2019s an inland delta,<\/strong> one of the largest in the world: an extraordinary natural phenomenon<\/strong> that sustains a complex and beautiful ecosystem. Lagoons, islands and channels<\/strong> that in the rainy season can cover an area of 16,000 km\u00b2 before dispersing into the sands of the Kalahari. A paradise-like landscape with incredible biodiversity,<\/strong> protected thanks to the Moremi Game Reserve.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Botswana has 6 game reserves, 6 forest reserves, and 4 national parks<\/strong>: 30%<\/strong> of the country\u2019s territory<\/strong> is covered by protected areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northeast of the delta lies Chobe National Park,<\/strong> home to a wide range of ecosystems including swamps, savannahs, forests, and grasslands. It hosts the largest elephant population<\/strong> in all of Africa,<\/strong> along with many other species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those traveling in Botswana, a safari in Chobe<\/strong> National Park or the Okavango Delta<\/strong> is an exhilarating experience. Besides the Big Five,<\/strong> you can encounter herbivores like zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and wildebeest, <\/strong>as well as antelopes and hippos.<\/strong> Their presence attracts predators such as crocodiles, hyenas, cheetahs<\/strong>, and African wild dogs<\/strong>. Birdwatching<\/strong> is also highly recommended, with over 450 bird species to observe. The African fish eagle<\/strong>, southern carmine bee-eater<\/strong>, white-crowned lapwing<\/strong>, and lesser jacana<\/strong> are just a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, a trip to Botswana allows you to go back in time to the dawn of human life<\/strong>. In the Kalahari Desert, you can still find groups of San people<\/strong>, the oldest population in Southern Africa, who have lived in this region for more than 30,000 years and are considered among the oldest continuous populations in Southern Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n