For travellers who want a luxurious yet exciting trip in 2011, a safari in Botswana ticks all the boxes.
That is why Botswana has just been voted as one of the most desirable locations to visit on the African continent, especially for tourists who are keen to catch sight of big game.
Travel and lifestyle magazine Condé Naste has just added a total of nine different Botswana Safari lodges and camps to their list of top 2011 travel destinations.
The magazine aims to highlight the most rewarding places to travel to across the globe, whether you want a vibrant atmosphere travel or quiet holiday seclusion.
The Condé Naste Gold list assesses these Botswana accommodations against all the best travel accommodations worldwide.
This list includes such exotic names as the Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, the Savute Elephant Camp by Orient Express and the Khwai River Lodge run by the Wilderness Safaris company in Botswana.
Other notable Botswana entries in the Gold list were Little Mombo, a camp in the Okavango Delta, which scored top marks in the category for best locations. It is located on an island with amazing views of the floodplains around.
5 Reasons to go on a Botswana Safari
1) The Chance to See Big Game
Botswana has a vibrant and well-preserved ecosystem and many national parks. Tourists come from far and wide to visit parks such as the Central Kalahari game reserve which contains many lions, elephants and other large animals such as wildebeest. Whether you want to see big game close up or from afar it can be arranged on your trip.
2) A Unique Cultural Experience
As the African country which encompasses most of the Kalahari desert, Botswana is also home to the San bushman tribe. A good safari will give you the chance to enjoy their company. You will also be charmed by the friendliness of the local guides.
3) Botswana is a Safe and Stable Country
With a robust economy that gets strong support from tourism as well as diamond mining, visitors are treated well and there is little political instability. Botswana companies have a lot of safari experience and so you are sure to get the best service.
4) See the ‘Smoke that Thunders’
Botswana is one of the African countries which gives access to the incredible Victoria Falls. Get a flight with Air Botswana to Kasane, then make a short drive of around one and a half hours.
5) Ease of Entry to Botswana
Most tourists do not need a visa to enter Botswana. 67 countries including the United States of America, the United Kingdom and the EU nations can arrive freely. You will arrive at the Sir Seretse Khama airport in Gaborone. There are also many points of entry by car.
Booking a Botswana Safari is simple
There are thousands of companies which offer Botswana Safari holidays so by shopping around you can get great deals.
Most will involve flights in and out of Johannesburg airport in South Africa, and then at least 10 days of travelling. A fortnight is probably the minimum amount of time that you need. Remember that the travel distances in Africa are massive.
In the meantime there is a huge choice of itineraries. You can combine a trip to Botswana with visiting the Victoria Falls in Zambia or Zimbabwe, and choose from many different national parks and reserves.
Accommodations can also range from basic to luxury, allowing the ability to work within your price range. Check whether your meals are included and if not budget for them separately.
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