Botswana Game Reserves

'Over 17% of Botswana's land area has been set-aside as Botswana national parks and game reserves. Access to the parks and reserves has been limited in order to ensure that visitors have an enjoyable experience and can feel the wilderness atmosphere. Botswana offers a truly unique African travel experience, not to be missed..

The question has to be asked: why not Botswana for your African safari?'

OKAVANGO DELTA

'A magical water world set in a lush environment, the Delta, in the midst of the Kalahari, is Africa's largest and most beautiful oasis.' Size & Location: 15 000km² When to visit: Nov - March (hot, rainy season), April - Oct (dry) Climate: Temperatures range from about 14°C (Jan) to 24°C (July) Rainfall: 525mm per annum varying Altitude: 930m - 1000m above sea level Map: Okavango Delta map CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON OKAVANGO DELTA

MOREMI GAME RESERVE

'Moremi is one of the leading wildlife areas and is mostly described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa.' Size & Location: 5 000km² When to visit: Nov - March (hot, rainy season), April - Oct (dry) Climate: Temperatures range from about 14°C (Jan) to 24°C (July) Rainfall: 525mm per annum varying Altitude: 930m - 1000m above sea level Map: Moremi Game Reserve map CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON MOREMI GAME RESERVE

MASHATU GAME RESERVE

'A place of exceptional beauty where one can explore the rugged, unspoilt landscapes, Mashatu is an area of history and legend' Size & Location: 305 square kilometers When to visit the park: April - September Climate: Hot, dry conditions Rainfall: 200mm per annum varying Altitude: 900m - 1100mm above sea level CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON MASHATU GAME RESERVE

MAKGADIKGADI PANS

'Botswana National Parks lies Makgadikgadi implies a vast open lifeless land, devoid of human habitation, one of the world's largest salt pans' Size & Location: 12 000 square kilometres When to visit the park: March - September (preferred) Climate: Hot, extreme daytime conditions Rainfall: 450mm and 500mm per annum Altitude: 900m - 1000m above sea level CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON MAKGADIKGADI PANS

CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

'Chobe is unique with its abundance of wildlife and the true African nature, offering a safari experience of a lifetime' Size & Location: 11 700 square kilometres When to visit the park: May - October Climate: Dry in the cooler months with low humidity Rainfall: 600mm per annum Altitude: 930m - 1000m above sea level Map: Chobe National Park map CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

CENTRAL KALAHARI NATIONAL PARK

'Characterised by vast open plains, saltpans, ancient riverbeds and sand dunes to flat bushveld in the central area' Size & Location: 52 800 square kilometers When to visit the park: Nov - Oct (rainy, more wildlife) Climate: Fluctuation is extreme Rainfall: 150mm per annum Altitude: 600m to 1600m CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON CENTRAL KALAHARI NATIONAL PARK

KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER NATIONAL PARK

'Famous for its large antelope herds, Kgalagadi is the largest conservation area in Southern Africa'. Botswana Game reserves Size & Location: 36 000 square kilometers When to visit the City : April - September Climate: Fluctuation is extreme Rainfall: 200mm per annum varying Altitude: 900m - 1100mm above sea level CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER NATIONAL PARK