In the heart of the Kalahari Desert, the climate of Botswana toggles between semi-arid and desert. Dry season lasts through winter (June to September), though the rain that occurs in summer is regional and unpredictable at best.

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Flying into Gabarone at Sir Seretse Khama Airport is most common. Maun has an airport close to the Okavango Delta to accommodate safaris and exploration, and also has direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town. Roads are suitable to enter Botswana, though many areas are remote and access to services can be limited.

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Visiting during the Dry Season - May through September - provides the best season for Botswana. Temperatures are also more accommodating during this time.

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This inland delta forms where the Okavango River discharges and is home to an incredible array of wildlife. It is home to the Moremi Game Reserve, a fascinating national park occupying a third of the delta. Hop in a canoe or watercraft and cruise past crocodiles, elephants, and hippopotamuses. Other wildlife includes lions, rhinoceroses, and giraffes. This dense population of fauna makes the Okavango Delta such a spectacular place to see.

Okavango Delta!

The Kalahari Desert covers 70 percent of the entire country, so it would be difficult to miss in Botswana. While much of the area is a reddish-hued desert of sand and dirt, there are also amazing grasslands in the savanna that harbor rare plants and animals. Elephants and cheetahs can be seen across the land, but migratory birds of all types spend at least part of their years  in the Kalahari. Flamingos are infamous in the salt pan of northeastern Botswana.

Kalahari Desert!

Check migrating zebras off of your never been seen list! The Chobe National Park is the third largest in the country and takes advantage of the Chobe River and its high concentration of African animals. Along with the zebras, there are lions, elephants, wildebeests, and so much more to see. The Chobe River and its flow in the Zambezi offer an extra bit of excitement while exploring the region. Many rafting adventures here and in neighboring Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe will cruise past Botswana's first national park.

Chobe National Park!

Make your way to Southern Africa and carve out a program in the captivating scenery of Botswana!

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